Organic Farm Laborer Job
Organic Farm Laborer Job on Wozupi Organic Farm in Minnesota – 2018
Address: 2041 140th Street NW, Prior Lake, MN 55372
Position Type: Seasonal
Shift/ Hours: First
Days: TBD – based on business needs
Salary Range: $13/hr.
Organic Farm Laborer Job Requirements:
- One year crop production experience, to include organic farming experience.
- Ability to operate farm machinery.
- Valid driver’s license required with a good driving record.
- On feet or standing 90% of time.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Outside work 90% of time. As related to climate conditions. May work in excessive heat in the summer in a non-climate controlled environment.
**Will need to pass Pre-employment Drug test/Physical and extensive background check.
Organic Farm Laborer Job Summary: Plants, cultivates, and harvests field crops. Assist with honey collection and maple syrup operations. Works with volunteers and youth.
Organic Farm Laborer Job Duties:
Performs one or more of the following duties:
- Assist in planting and cultivating edible fruits and vegetables for a farm to market operation including greenhouse work, installation of a fruit orchard and working in a high tunnel.
- Assist in farm operations by: hand cultivation of produce, operating tractors, implements, and other machinery; harvesting and storing vegetables in preparation for delivery to market; packing and delivering produce orders.
- Assist to collect and process maple sap for the production of maple syrup. Bottle maple syrup. Deliver maple syrup to vendors at the direction of supervisory staff.
- Manage honeybee colonies for the production of honey. Harvest and bottle honey. Deliver honey to vendors at the direction of supervisory staff.
- Assist in farm-related record keeping and documentation.
- Assist with volunteers and youth groups.
Compensation this position is PAID at $13/hr
How to apply for the organic farm laborer job: Go to www.mysticlake.com/employment
Deadline: will be posted until filled
To learn more about farming jobs and internships or to post an opportunity on beginningfarmers.org, go to: https://www.beginningfarmers.org/internship-and-employment-opportunities/
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