Market Farming Associates

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Harvesting, washing, and packing of crops
• Seeding in the greenhouse
• Seeding trays
• Tracking germination success
• Watering
• Succession seeding
• Creating new beds and maintaining existing beds
• Weeding beds
• Pest/weed/disease identification
• Spreading compost, manure, woodchips
• Removing/Placing landscape fabric
• Direct seeding and transplanting seedling in field
• Pruning/Trimming and general landscape maintenance
• Data collection for ongoing research trials
• The typical working hours are 8:00am – 4:30pm including a half hour unpaid lunch; market days differ
• Selling at Farmers’ Markets on Thursdays and Saturdays

Opportunities will also exist to be involved in and to pursue personal areas of interest within the framework of regenerative agriculture and the regular work needs at Jones Family Greens.

Requirements

The candidate should be:

· Ready to work hard while always being safe

· Willing to learn, take direction

· Bring new skills/knowledge to share

· A team player able to work alone or in groups

· Willing to ask questions and ask for clarification

· Able to work in adverse weather conditions – if weather conditions are unsafe indoor work will be available

· Physically able to use hand tools and able to life up to 50lbs on occasion

Assets but Not Requirements

· Experience farming or gardening

· Knowledge of pest/weeds/diseases in crop production

· Background in science and or data collection for research trials

· Interest in running their own market garden or agricultural venture

This position may be partially funded through a government grant; eligibility requirements may be required.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

To apply or any questions, write Matt at jonesfamilygreens@gmail.com with:

- The subject heading “summer 2024”

- Whether you are looking for full-time or part time work

- Your outdoor work experience

- Whether you may be needing on site accommodations

- Your resume and a brief description about yourself

- Why you want to work together/are interested in this position

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Salary: From $20.90 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Eden Mills, ON N0B 1P0 (required)

Work Location: In person