Fresh Earth Farms - CSA

Job Opening

view from the top of the hoop houseFresh Earth Farms (www.FreshEarthFarms.com) is a Community Supported Agriculture farm celebrating its fourteenth season.  We are located just east of St. Paul (south of Afton) and are seeking an enthusiastic person to assist in the laborious, never-ending task of supplying fresh, wholesome vegetables to our CSA members.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • An overwhelming interest in sustainable agriculture
  • The ability to lift 50 lbs – over and over and over and over again
  • Experience in farming or farm related work
  • The ability to work independently
  • An enthusiastic attitude
  • Boundless energy
  • The desire to hoe vegetables for hours at a time
  • An interest in crawling around in the dirt
  • A sense of humor
  • Raincoat
  • Mud boots

The position starts in mid-April and ends at the end of October.

This could be either a full-time position or two part-time positions depending on candidates.

Part time positions are 2 to 4 days per week (Monday – Friday).  Work days during the spring are dependent on the weather.  Once harvesting starts in mid-June you will be expected to work at a minimum Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30 to 3:30.  Additional days may be added depending on workload.

Full time position is Monday – Friday.

This is a paid position.

Planting Winter Squash compactWe do not provide housing though we are a convenient commute from the Twin Cities (20 minutes east of downtown St. Paul).

This is an excellent opportunity for the right
candidate to experience farming while maintaining some level of sanity.  There will be many educational opportunities while hoeing, harvesting and washing produce.

To apply: send a resume or similar document with a cover letter explaining how you would fit into our organization to: chris@freshearthfarms.com

Fresh Earth Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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