Blazing Sky Farm
We are a small, diversified farm growing 1 1/2 acres of MOFGA-certified organic vegetables in rotation with another 1/2 acre of cover crops. Alongside our annual vegetable production, the farm also has a couple young peach and apple orchards, perennial flower, herb and fruit plantings. We use minimal mechanical tillage on the farm, we cultivate diversity with living pathways and beneficial plantings, we keep the soil full of growing plants as much as possible, and we use ergonomic, human-scale labor to keep us connected with the land we are working on every day. We sell our produce to our local community through an on-farm CSA program, and at the Bar Harbor Eden Farmers’ Market which runs May-Oct.
Location
Brooks, Maine
Hours and Work Season
Multiple positions from 16-32 hours weekly, 7am-3:30pm. May – September.
Payment Type
Hourly wage
Pay
16.50-18 DOE
Job Description
We are looking for a couple of passionate, hard working people to join the farm crew this season! You will be involved in all areas of the farm including greenhouse work, field and tunnel bed preparation, transplanting, weeding and crop maintenance, harvesting, washing and packing produce, and occasionally attending farmers’ markets. The ideal candidates will have good communication skills, the ability to take and implement feedback, good attention to detail, and the ability to work in a physically demanding and fast-paced environment, all while maintaining a positive attitude. Bonus if you are interested in also helping us with homestead tasks like firewood production, mushroom log inoculation and orchard maintenance. If you have a positive attitude and enjoy working hard outside and seeing measurable progress at the end of the day, you would be a great candidate!
Benefits
end of season bonus, unlimited free “seconds” produce
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- end of season bonus, unlimited free "seconds" produce
What to Expect from Us
We will be present and ready to share our knowledge with you, instructing you and helping you to engage with the systems in place on the farm. We will have regular morning meetings and weekly farm walks, and we encourage open communication between us and the crew throughout the season.
Application Details and Deadline
To apply, please send your resume with at least 2 work-related references along with a cover letter explaining why you would like to work for us and what skills make you a good fit for the job. We look forward to hearing from you!