Wind Whipped Farm in Victoria, BC is seeking a Farm Hand (Youth, under 30)!
ABOUT Wind Whipped Farm
Wind Whipped Farm is based in Metchosin, BC. Wind Whipped Farm focuses on producing mixed vegetables and herbs known to be productive and profitable in small spaces, as well as mixed fruits including blueberries, apples, pears and plums. Products are marketed through a farmstand and the Local Food Box Program. The Local Food Box is a multi-farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program that brings together Metchosin farmers to share a customer base and offer program members access to local and seasonal foods such as fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, mushrooms, honey and flowers.
For more information see www.thelocalfoodbox.com and www.thelocalfoodbox.com/wind-whipped-farm. You can also view these short videos about The Local Food Box and Wind Whipped Farm that were filmed in 2023 as part of a project by The Open Food Network called Women Leading Change. There are also separate videos about some of our farm partners: Parry Bay sheep Farm, West Coast Mycology, and the Nootka Rose Mill.
DESIRED QUALITIES
Wind Whipped Farm is looking for an individual with the following qualities.
- Hardworking: Able to conduct physical work and maintain a good pace in all kinds of weather
- Motivated: Serious about wanting to learn about fruit and vegetable farming and contribute to local food production
- Dedicated: Strong work ethics
- Experience in organic fruit and vegetable production is an asset but is not required.
POSITION TASKS
The farm hands’ tasks and responsibilities include the production of fruits and vegetables and general farm maintenance.
The primary tasks will consist of harvesting, washing and packaging fruits and vegetables. Other tasks may include:
- Preparing beds for plantings
- Assisting seeding and transplanting
- Preparing / applying compost
- Applying soil amendments and fertilizers
- Managing weeds
- Applying mulch
- Pest management
- Pruning and trellising greenhouse plants
- Helping to maintain tools and equipment
- Assisting with other farm projects
- Assisting with markets (CSA pickups and farmstand)
POSITION DETAILS
Term: April or May 2025 to November 2025, with the possibility to extend part-time beyond November.
Hours per week: 30-40
Wage: $19.00 per hour plus end of season bonus
TO APPLY
Please send to resume and cover letter to windwhippedfarm@gmail.com.
Date of Birth. This position is available through the support of the Youth Employment and Skills Program (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada), therefore applicants must be 30 or under at the beginning of their employment. Only applicants who meet this criteria will be considered.
Deadline to apply: Monday March 24th
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
Please note that Young Agrarians does not have the capacity to pre-screen job opportunities. Please screen your potential employer to ensure that you are entering into a fair exchange that meets your needs and expectations. Try asking the farm for references of past workers, or ask people in the community if you are unsure.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Wind Whipped Farm
Website: http://www.thelocalfoodbox.com/job-offer-wind-whipped-farm/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindWhippedFarm
Instagram: www.instagram.com/windwhippedfarm