FARM JOB: COBOURG, ON – Headwaters FarmPosted by Moss Dance on May 31, 2018 Want to be a farm educator and tour guide? This farm job at Headwaters Farm near Cobourg, ON offers opportunities to educate the public, and help out in a permaculture garden.ABOUT HEADWATERS FARMMixed organic (not certified) with 1.5 acres market garden, permaculture garden, laying hens, meat chickens, goats and bees. We have 120 acres with 70 planted in vegetable, hay, oats, barley, malting barley and cover crop. We are in the rolling hills of Northumberland County, high above Port Hope and Cobourg with a view of Lake Ontario. We sell on farm but mostly off-farm at 2 farmer’s markets, CSA, restaurants and health food stores.We try to be self-sustaining using ecological farming techniques to build up long-term soil health, retain water and fend off diseases and pests naturally. We believe in the permaculture foundation of “Care for the Land, Care for the People, Share the Wealth.”For more info about Headwaters Farm: www.headwatersfarm.caDESIRED QUALITIESThis position combines event management with farming. We are looking for someone who has an education and experience with organic/ecological farming and is comfortable speaking to groups and providing instructive workshops.JOB TASKSConducting tourscreating interpretive trailswriting instructive brochures and signagebeautification of roadways and public areashelp with permaculture gardenJOB DETAILSStart date: Start date is anytime. End date is October 31st. Hours: 30hrs/week Wage: $14.00/hrTO APPLYThis position is funded through Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative.To be eligible, you must be: a Canadian post-secondary graduate, 30 years or younger, must not have participated in any other Youth Employment Strategy programs, be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.Please send your resume and 2 references to: linda.armstrong@mac.com.
