Couple or person wanted to live and work on small organic farm. Must be self sufficient and hard worker. Building and fix-it skills good. Planting to begin in February. Most work is done by hand.
Room and board provided. Acreage is old growth cottonwood bosque close to river. Location is beautiful and peaceful. Expect hard work and satisfaction, and the excitements would include wildlife and birds, planting new varieties, cooking new recipes, you get the picture. . .If you play the mandoline, like to read, write poetry or want to build a treehouse, you would be happy out here.
Participation includes from planting to harvest to market. So digging, planting, weeding, hauling, harvesting, banding chard, selling at markets are all included. In addition, building projects scheduled for 2009 are outdoor kitchen with horno next to field and a bathhouse. Fun projects include braiding garlic, making flower bouquets and such.
Plenty of room is available for landscaping or your own personal gardens. Pay is low yet if you are a happy farmer and stay for the season, a percentage of harvest is given. Or, have your own row in the field to sell at the farmer's market.
Transportation is available. Internet at farm. Certified organic, all natural, solar power, well, straw bale buildings. Committed to all natural and sustainability. Flexible and fair agreement. Kids and pets are fine if peaceful.
Please let me know about yourself and your interest in organic growing and natural living. Happiness in this New Year!!
Location: SOCORRO
Compensation: $100 per week + % of harvest
This is a part-time job.
This is an internship job
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