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Farm Help Wanted

We have FULL and PART-TIME roles available on our Certified Organic, grassfed livestock and poultry farm. You will get experience working with each animal group- cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep, goats. An ideal candidate is passionate, knowledgeable and committed to regenerative farming/ranching, and MUST be capable of working independently, making good decisions and multitasking.

Work duties include:

Daily chores
Moving and setting fence
Collecting eggs
Catching animals

Requirements:

Willingness to do physical labor outdoors in heat, cold, and rain
Able to tolerate odors and getting dirty, as well as occasional animal deaths
Livestock experience is preferred, but not required
Ability to lift 40 pounds
Valid driver’s license

Work Timing:

Job starts immediately
Winter work may be available as well
Approximately 40 hours a week, but work hours may vary depending on need
2-5 days a week. Days are negotiable.
Availability at other times for emergencies is ideal
Housing options available.

Compensation:

$14/hour
Room and board included, if needed
Monthly staff CSA share

Farm Help - Application Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

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Where are you located?

Do you have the physical ability to lift 50lbs? How is your physical stamina? Do you have any physical issues that could prevent you from performing physically challenging farm work?

Are you accustomed to living in a rural area? Ideally, would you prefer to work on a rural or urban farm?

Do you prefer working alone or with others?

Do you prefer to set your own goals when possible or would you prefer a manager setting goals for your work day?

Are you willing to sometimes work very long hours on a specific day to finish urgent projects on the farm?

How do you handle the stress of a lot going on at once? Do you enjoy problem-solving? Do you enjoy juggling multiple tasks? Are you a patient person? Do you enjoy physical labor and/or building things?

How do you handle death, blood, and general grossness/stink? Sometimes animals die on the farm, and, of course, sometimes things are gross & smelly.

Are you willing to relocate close to farm, preferably within several miles of it to respond to animal emergencies?

What is your knowledge or understanding of organic farming?

Do you have a valid driver’s license? Can you operate a stick shift?

What experience do you have working with livestock? Poultry? Veterinary care?

Do you have any experience with electric fencing or fence building? If yes, explain.

How many hours are you available to work a week?

How do you handle extreme weather heat/cold ?

What farm equipment do you have experience operating, if any?

What time of day are you at your best?

What are your favorite past time activities or hobbies?

Would you be interested in room and board at the farm house, or would you arranging your own living situation elsewhere.

Do you enjoy cooking or sharing meals?

Do you have animal allergies?

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