Organic Vegetable Farm Crew Member

The Natural Trading Co; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in organic farming is seeking enthusiastic individuals for field work. This seasonal full-time role offers hands-on experience in a successful 30-year farm business. Ideal candidates will thrive in outdoor environments and have the stamina to work long hours, even in extreme weather. Enjoy the abundance of farm-fresh food while contributing to sustainable agriculture. If you have a passion for organic food and a strong work ethic, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Farm food available

Seasonal full-time employment

Qualifications

• Experience in agriculture or construction is preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly and work long hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field work and maintain pace in diverse vegetable farming.
• Work efficiently in challenging weather conditions.

Skills

Agriculture

Construction

Kitchen experience

Physical stamina

Job description

The Natural Trading Company Organic Farm is looking for bright, enthusiastic, hard-working people to help with field work. We are looking for candidates who are motivated, dependable, and able to work quickly and efficiently with the physical stamina to work long days outside in challenging weather.

Relevant experience includes agriculture, construction, kitchen, or other high-paced work experience. The ideal candidate is someone with a high work drive who is looking for organic farming experience at a successful 30 year farm business. You should be comfortable working in extreme weather including cold and wet conditions in the early spring and high heat in the summer, and be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly. Candidates should enjoy working outside, enjoy physical work, and keeping up the pace. We depend on everyone to show up regularly and reliably to keep up with the demands of diversified vegetable farming. A passion for organic food and farming are a big plus.

Located in the beautiful foothills of the Sierra Nevada, 30 miles northeast of Sacramento, Natural Trading Co is a 40-acre organic mixed-vegetable farm, orchard, and micro-greens greenhouse. We sell our produce at farmers’ markets in the Sacramento foothills and Tahoe/Truckee areas, in addition to deliveries to local supermarkets, co-ops, and distributors.

This is a paid hourly position with farm food available in abundance. We’re looking for someone who is interested in seasonal full-time employment to start now through November. Work days start at about 6:00am at the height of the summer. We are in Newcastle, so please consider your commute distance if you are local.

Interested applicants, please submit a resume and letter of interest to [e-mail] and [e-mail]. For more information about the farm, visit http://naturaltradingco.com/ or follow us on instagram @NTCfarm.