FARM JOB: Terrace, BC – Farmer Cam’s Foods, Vegetable Farm Worker

Farmer Cam’s Foods in Terrace, BC is seeking a Vegetable Farm Worker!

ABOUT Farmer Cam’s Foods

In the fertile soils of the Skeena River Valley, Farmer Cam’s Foods (FCF) grows vegetables and distributes them in Terrace, BC. Owned and managed by Cameron Bell and his partner Carol-Ann on rented land, the business uses regenerative practices to grow roughly 20 different crops including greens, root crops, fruiting crops, and microgreens. Our production methods include outdoor fields, unheated high tunnels, a greenhouse, and an insulated building with grow lights for seedlings and microgreens. We use the landlord’s tractor for some tilling and other tasks, but most of our work is done my hand.

Our mission is to run a profitable farm business and maintain the health and happiness of staff, partners, and customers. With a goal of 3 seasonal employees and 1 acre in production in 2026, the farm distributes produce through a weekly CSA box, farmers market, and some direct sales channels such as local grocers and First Nations.

We strive to build soil organic matter and test our soil every 1-2 years to track our progress. While we do use a tractor to plow, disc, and till, we try to limit disturbance to once per year, and use black tarps to cover the soil between crops. We are working towards a better cover cropping plan, incorporation of pollinator and beneficial insect habitat, and reducing our use of plastic mulches. However, we balance all of our decisions with financial and operational/efficiency considerations – the use of landscape fabric, row cover, or drip tape necessitates the creation of waste but greatly improves our practices. We use organic fertility inputs such as blood and bone meal, and occasionally pest control such as neem oil or BTK.

DESIRED QUALITIES

We would love to have an employee that is interested and engaged in all aspects of agriculture, from biology to business. I would be happy to mentor someone that wants to learn about every part of running a farm. Most tasks require quality work at a quick pace, often under pressure.

• Applicants should have at least 1 year experience on a vegetable farm (or several years of gardening), efficient field skills and great stamina.
• Must have quick hands, positive attitude, strong observation skills and ability to see tasks through start to finish. Skill with farm tools & equipment are valuable assets.
• Expect the work to be physically and mentally demanding, with long hours outdoors in all weather.
• Strong back and knees are essential.

POSITION TASKS

• Assist with production tasks (bed prep, transplant, seeding, weeding, trellising, pest control, irrigation, etc)
• Harvest, wash, and pack vegetables
• Sell produce at the Farmers Market and Farmstand/CSA pickup
• Assist with record keeping and farm management (using Heirloom software/app)
• Construction projects (eg. wash station, tunnels, tool shed, lunch room, etc.)
• Potential special projects: vermicompost, hot compost, herbs, flowers, perennials, cover crops, etc

POSITION DETAILS

Term: April 20 – November 1, with some flexibility.

Hours per week: 35-45 hours per week, generally Mon to Fri 7:00 to 4:00, changing to 8 to 4:30 September. Tues and Fri are primary harvest days, but tasks fluctuate throughout the season. Rotating duties include Saturdays at the market, and Sunday morning chores.
Some additional responsibilities when Cam and Carol-Ann take time off (tentatively mid July, and September 10-13)

Wage: $18.50/hr starting wage, minus mandatory deductions (tax, EI, and CPP). 4% vacation pay. No holiday or overtime pay, as per BC Regulations for farm workers

Vegetables available for personal consumption. Potential for a raise for a keen employee interested in additional responsibilities

TO APPLY

Please send resume and cover letter introducing yourself and your interest in farming in Terrace, BC to cam@farmercamsfoods.ca

When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org

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LEARN MORE ABOUT Farmer Cam’s Foods

Website: farmercamsfoods.ca
Facebook: facebook.com/farmercamsfoods/
Instagram: instagram.com/farmercamsfoods/

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