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Description
~ At The Cakebread Ranch we integrate sustainable farming, a herd of organically fed, 100% full-blood Wagyu cattle, and holistic land management, generating outstanding results. The value of our practices is clear in both the nutritional value of our food and the health of our livestock. ~
Our integrated and rapidly expanding farm includes a two-acre+ vegetable garden, greenhouses, a fruit tree orchard and lavender fields where we employ sustainable and organic farming methods and provide for our farm-to-table restaurant on the Salt River.
Position Overview
The Cakebread Ranch is seeking candidates to fill the position of seasonal worker on our organic farm, located in hayne, Wyoming (45 miles south of Jackson, Wyoming).
The position starts April 1, 2015, and runs through the end of October, 2015. Hours are approximately 40 hours per week, and may include weekends and evenings.
Responsibilities
- Assist in seeding, transplanting, labeling, weeding, pruning, trellising, thinning, watering, harvesting, and pest control.
- Assist in preparing beds, mowing, digging, tilling, composting, and raking.
- Wash, sort, pack, and label all crops and orders.
- Prepare restaurant and farm stand orders. Prepare produce for sale at farmer’s markets and assist with sales and setup/breakdown of farmer’s market’s booth.
- Assist in everyday farm needs and record keeping.
- Help out on other parts of the ranch as needed.
- Maintain a tidy appearance on the farm, especially in the ‘demo garden.’
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Must have organic farming experience
- Heavy labor, must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
- Must be able to work outdoors in the elements for long periods of time.
- Positive attitude, team player.
- Excitement to learn and previous agriculture knowledge required.
- Landscaping and construction experience preferred.
- Efficiency and attention to detail in fast paced setting.
- Ability to work reliably and independently with strong initiative.
- Compliance with the Employee Hand Book.
Compensation: Depends on experience. We offer paid company holidays and possible housing accommodations.
To Apply
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