Filled ~ FARM JOB: VICTORIA, BC – Rebecca’s Garden

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Rebecca’s Garden in Victoria, BC is seeking to hire a part-time Farm Worker for the 2020 season! 

ABOUT Rebecca’s Garden

Rebecca’s Garden, about 1/2 acre, is a small operation producing certified organic vegetables, berry fruits, flowers, herbs, seeds and preserves. There are two farm locations. The first is nestled in the woods and grows the greens, roots, brassicas, berries, garlic, herbs, flowers and other shade loving crops. The second location is a south facing slope on open terrain and grows the sun lovers like tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, melons, squash and beans. The first farm has raised beds and preparation and cultivation is done with hand tools. The second farm is cultivated by tractor at the start of the season then weeding is done with hand tools. Products are sold at a weekly farmers market.

Rebecca’s Garden is certified organic by IOPA (Islands Organic Producers Association). We believe in working with nature. Sharing our bounty and providing the native species with a healthy habit. Many flowers and herbs are planted with bees, butterflies and hummingbirds in mind offering them sustainence in the garden. Seed is saved to maintain some of the wonderful older varieties which are disappearing from the commercial market. The small seed business on the farm offers these choices to the public. The preserves made from farm products is an added bonus to customers at the farmers market. We are always looking for new ideas to keep the farm running smoothly, efficiently and happily.

Desired Qualities

Rebecca’s Garden is looking for a passionate, strong, fit, young person to hire. The qualities we are looking for are a hard worker who enjoys challenges. Someone who is creative, confident and willing, and also finds joy in living life. Problem solving is also a helpful attribute, as nature always throws a few curve balls. Appreciation of good food and friends is also important.

Job Tasks

Cultivating, weeding, mixing potting soil, seeding, transplanting, harvesting, seed saving and processing, and loading up the van for the farmers market.

Job Details

Term: Rebecca’s Garden needs help from the beginning of March through the end of October.

Weekly hours: We are looking for help one or two days a week for 6 hours each day. So depending on the workers availability either 6 or 12 hours a week.

Wage: We will pay $16.00 an hour plus some produce. If they would like also some seeds and bedding plants for their own garden.

To Apply

The applicant can provide whatever they have. It is more about the person and if we would work well together than what paper work they have. If there is any farm experience it would be good to know. References from previous jobs would also be helpful. Please send to rebsgarden@shaw.ca

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

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