FARM JOB: VERNON, BC – CURLEW ORCHARD, APPLE PICKERS

Posted by Michalina Hunter on August 17, 2022 2 Comments

Curlew Orchard in Vernon, BC is seeking Apple Pickers!

ABOUT CURLEW ORCHARD

We are an organic apple orchard located 7km from downtown Vernon with great views of the valley. We sell our crop locally through stores, farm sales and a CSA program.

We are certified organic with the North Okanagan Organic Association (NOOA). Our practice is to grow our crop in balance with nature, support our family life on this land and sell directly to the local community building connections through healthy, fresh food.

DESIRED QUALITIES

Motivated individuals excited to experience farming, work hard and together on the tasks requiring quality effort to complete.

JOB TASKS

Looking for 4 people to help pick this year’s apple crop. Potential for one role to start earlier and continue with year-end orchard wrap-up, packing apples and sales.

JOB DETAILS

Term: Picking from early September based on crop ready, for approximately 3 weeks until crop completely picked.

Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week

Wage: $17/hour. Workers are welcome to camp on the property. There is a trailer with a kitchen and sitting area, outdoor heated shower and an outhouse.

TO APPLY

Resume and cover letter with personal introduction relevant to this position. curleworchard@gmail.com

Deadline to apply: Aug 26, 2022

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

LEARN MORE ABOUT Curlew Orchard

Website: curleworchard.ca
Facebook: @CurlewO
Instagram: @curlew.orchard

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