Farm Hand Position in Oregon

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Farm Hand Position in Oregon for 2019 at Tabula Rasa Farms

Seeking a self-motivated, skilled individual with practical experience or a strong desire to learn farm operations. Farm hand will be involved in all aspects of Tabula Rasa Farms’ sustainable pasture-based livestock production including Dexter cattle, American Guinea hogs, laying hens, as well as the care of miniature donkeys that assist with pasture maintenance.

The Farm Hand Position in Oregon also involves but is not limited to basic carpentry, tractor work, basic mechanics, grounds maintenance, and some record keeping. This position requires working closely with the owner. In the summer you may be expected to work with interns and agri-tourists.

Living onsite is required. Living accommodations are a newly constructed and fully furnished double-wide mobile home.

Hours of Work: This is a full time position requiring 45-60 hours of work. Farm Hands will have 2 days off in a row except in special situations and days off are not always weekends.

Compensation: This position is a full time, salaried position. Compensation based on skills and experience. Depending on level of experience, compensation range is 31,000-45,000

Tabula Rasa Farms is nestled in the foothills of the Williamette Valley in Carlton, Oregon. The farm’s location is in the middle of a thriving viticulture and small farm community about an hour from Portland.  In addition to practicing sustainable and holistic farming systems, Tabula Rasa Farms is actively working with Sepp Holzer’s protégé, Zach Weiss of Elemental Ecosystems, to improve water retention and soil biodiversity on the farm.  We believe that creating harmony with our land, animals and people is about working with nature instead of against it.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE FARM HAND POSITION IN OREGON:

• Assisting in all day to day farm activities
• Animal care (feeding, watering, birthing, moving fences & livestock, and assisting with associated treatments)
• Field work (mowing, haying, building fences, and waterlines)
• Occasional construction or repairs of new or existing farm buildings, structures and facilities
• Participation in permaculture projects work and maintenance of projects
• Assistance with market direct customers in our farm store
• Assist fellow TRF staff and interns with farm related projects
• Other duties as required

To apply for the Farm Hand Position in Oregon, please send cover letter and resume via email to: brenda@tabularasafarms.com

 

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