Farmer Assistant

New Earth Organic Farm Published: November 14, 2016
Location
Colebrook, New Hampshire
Skill Level
Internship / Volunteer
Job Type
Full-time
Categories
Farm / Organics / Climate Change

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Description

~ New Earth Organic Farm is part of an Ecovillage in Northern New Hampshire. New Earth Organic Farm is one of the largest organic farms in the region practicing eco-friendly agriculture. We also provides healthy, fresh organic vegetables, eggs and hay to the local community. ~

Position Overview  

We are seeking candiates for a Farmer Assistant position. During this internship program you will learn the sustainable and organic methods used in the process from seeds to table.

Our Internship Program will also give you the opportunity to experience all aspects of life in an Ecovillage. Our Mission is to develop an Ecovillage that gives priority to the education of children and sustainable development based on the respect of all living things.

Responsibilities 

Helping in different area that concerns organic farming:  

  • Preparing the soil, composting, seed-starting, transplanting, watering and fertilizing
  • Weeding, harvesting, collecting seeds, pest control
  • Feeding chickens, collecting eggs and getting orders ready for sale
  • Depending of the season you may do hay cutting, baling and firewood stacking 

Qualifications 

Requirements: 

  • Interest in farming in a rural area
  • Must be in good shape for physical jobs
  • Open minded and dynamic
  • Flexible to do different task
  • Enjoys team work and people
  • Non smoker
  • Speaks English or French  

Compensation   

Stipend: 

  • This internship is unpaid. 
  • However, we are committed to offering our interns ample learning opportunities and use of our facilities including food and kitchen use for the weekly day off, access to laundry appliances, pool and hiking trails. 

Meals: 

  • We serve delicious meals, mostly organic & vegetarian, with occasional chicken or turkey.

Housing: 

  • Full equipped rooms are available. 

To Apply 

  • Please use the email address below to make contact with us. 
  • Note: For any applicant for this position we will require an extra registration form to be filled out.

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