Part/Time Farmhand On A Small Diversified Farm
Employer: Muddy Roots Farm
Work Location: Wallingford, CT
Term of Employment: May 1 - Oct 31
Compensation Range: $16.35/hr with potential increase based on experience
Duties / Responsibilities
12-36 hrs per week
Vegetables
Sowing, transplanting, harvesting, weeding, bed prep, cover crop planting, soil amending, using hand tools and small machinery, market preparation including washing, bagging, and packing.
Animals
- Chickens- Monitoring the health and well-being of chicks in the brooder and chickens out on pasture, moving chicks to pasture, moving pasture shelters daily, feeding and watering, processing of the birds.
- Pigs- monitoring the health and well-being of the pigs, installing fencing, moving electric fences for new pastures, feeding and watering.
Misc
Assist with farm restoration projects and building infrastructure, maintaining clean and organized work spaces, logging data, filling orders.
Participation in all chicken processing days as an eviscerator (we will train you)
Prior experience in vegetable production a plus, but not required
Desired Applicant Experience
Prior farming experience helpful, but not required. Training will be provided.
How to Apply / Notes / Other Information
If you are interested in applying, please send the information below to muddyrootsfarm@gmail.com
Up-to-date resume that includes all work experience, paid and volunteer
Three references- two professional (if applicable,) one personal (not family members)
Letter of interest describing:
-why you want to work with us
-what can you provide our farm
-what experience you may have in the agriculture industry
-what you want to get out of your experience working on our farm
-anything else you wish us to know
Include a phone number and email address to reach you
Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled