Organic Farm Apprentices Wanted in Maine

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Learn the art of growing tons of delicious organic vegetables and selling them at local farmers’ markets!

We are looking for hard working, reliable folks who want to join us for a full immersion apprenticeship here in the beautiful hills of Dixmont, Maine. Apprentices will learn all aspects of production from seed starting and weeding, to harvesting and marketing. We work 10-15 hour days Monday thru Friday plus a half day on Saturday. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, physical and mental endurance for working long hours, excellent attention to detail, positive attitude, good communication skills and the burning desire to live a vegetable driven existence.

We provide room, most of your food, $300/week and a hands on learning experience.

For a detailed job description and application, send us (Marcia and Mark) an email at peacemealfarm@gmail.com

About the farm:

We grow MOFGA certified organic vegetables for sale at farmers’ markets in Orono, Belfast, Camden, Waterville, Bangor and at our farm stand in Dixmont.

CSA Shares are available to purchase until the beginning of May. Our CSA is a credit system for purchasing veggies at the farmers’ markets. For every $100 share you buy now, you receive a $110 veggie credit to use at market. You may use your share anytime throughout the season and pick out whatever produce you like. Send us an email to sign up!