Veggie Crew Member
Caney Fork Farms Caney Fork Farms Carthage, TN Carthage, TN Temporary Full-time Temporary Full-time From $15 an hour From $15 an hour 10 days ago 10 days ago 10 days ago Now Hiring:
Vegetable Farm Crew Member Period of Employment:
Immediately - Thanksgiving 2023 (with possibility for year round employment) How to Apply:
Please send an email stating experience and why you'd like to be a part of our team.
The Farm:
Caney Fork Farms is a regenerative farm located in Carthage, TN (an hour east of Nashville).
The farm raises vegetables and flowers in a third of an acre market garden and several acres of tractor based fields; grazes cows, pigs, and sheep on 350 acres of pasture; is beginning to produce chestnuts on nearly 50 acres of organic orchards.
Products are sold primarily through Nashville restaurants and CSAs.
The farm is also collaborating with a number of researchers to track the ecological effects of our farming practices, with a large focus on carbon sequestration.
See the farm's website for more details:
caneyforkfarms.
com
Job Description:
Caney Fork Farms is seeking full-time vegetable team members to help raise a diverse mix of vegetables and flowers.
Crew members will report to the Vegetable Manager and assist in all aspects of production:
seeding, transplanting, weeding, pest management, harvest and post-harvest, equipment use and maintenance, etc.
This job description is flexible and will be adjusted to best maximize employees' skills.
Team members will be trained in bio-intensive growing techniques and tools, including:
BCS with multiple implements, the paper pot system, various hand-tools, and more.
Skills and responsibilities include:
? Keen observation, care, and concern for plants and animals ? Ability to work independently and manage time effectively ? Ability to work full days in all weather conditions and lift 50lbs ? Periodic assistance with other aspects of the farm (livestock, compost, fruit and nut trees, farm maintenance, etc.
) The Ideal Candidate:
Someone willing to learn, teach, and cultivate cohesive relationships among all farm humans and animals.
An independent thinker and worker who can manage time effectively and efficiently.
Above all else, we seek an individual who aspires to produce healthy food in a way that regenerates the land.
Compensation:
Minimum $14/hr plus housing (10 mins from the farm) and benefits.
The property houses the majority of the farm crew so social fit is important.
We respect each other's privacy but also eat, have bonfires, and overall spend a lot of time together.
The property has river access for swimming and kayaking! Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary Pay:
From $15.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Schedule:
Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate:
Carthage, TN 37030:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Vegetable Farm Crew Member Period of Employment:
Immediately - Thanksgiving 2023 (with possibility for year round employment) How to Apply:
Please send an email stating experience and why you'd like to be a part of our team.
The Farm:
Caney Fork Farms is a regenerative farm located in Carthage, TN (an hour east of Nashville).
The farm raises vegetables and flowers in a third of an acre market garden and several acres of tractor based fields; grazes cows, pigs, and sheep on 350 acres of pasture; is beginning to produce chestnuts on nearly 50 acres of organic orchards.
Products are sold primarily through Nashville restaurants and CSAs.
The farm is also collaborating with a number of researchers to track the ecological effects of our farming practices, with a large focus on carbon sequestration.
See the farm's website for more details:
caneyforkfarms.
com
Job Description:
Caney Fork Farms is seeking full-time vegetable team members to help raise a diverse mix of vegetables and flowers.
Crew members will report to the Vegetable Manager and assist in all aspects of production:
seeding, transplanting, weeding, pest management, harvest and post-harvest, equipment use and maintenance, etc.
This job description is flexible and will be adjusted to best maximize employees' skills.
Team members will be trained in bio-intensive growing techniques and tools, including:
BCS with multiple implements, the paper pot system, various hand-tools, and more.
Skills and responsibilities include:
? Keen observation, care, and concern for plants and animals ? Ability to work independently and manage time effectively ? Ability to work full days in all weather conditions and lift 50lbs ? Periodic assistance with other aspects of the farm (livestock, compost, fruit and nut trees, farm maintenance, etc.
) The Ideal Candidate:
Someone willing to learn, teach, and cultivate cohesive relationships among all farm humans and animals.
An independent thinker and worker who can manage time effectively and efficiently.
Above all else, we seek an individual who aspires to produce healthy food in a way that regenerates the land.
Compensation:
Minimum $14/hr plus housing (10 mins from the farm) and benefits.
The property houses the majority of the farm crew so social fit is important.
We respect each other's privacy but also eat, have bonfires, and overall spend a lot of time together.
The property has river access for swimming and kayaking! Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary Pay:
From $15.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Schedule:
Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate:
Carthage, TN 37030:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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