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Each season we hire a few full time farm assistants as well as part time workers.

FARM ASSISTANT DUTIES:

Work tasks vary with the seasonal and daily needs of the farm. Tasks may include: seed sowing, seedling care and watering, field prep and fertlization, transplanting, weeding, irrigation, pest control, harvesting/washing/sorting produce, harvesting flowers, arranging bouquets, caring for layer hens and honey bees, assisting with wedding flower set-up, and more!

FARM ASSISTANT QUALIFICATIONS:

A positive attitude, reliability, punctuality, strong work ethic, good communication skills, and willingness to take on responsibility.

An ability to work independently, in a small group, and with the public.

An ability and desire to perform full days of physically demanding work. Tasks often require repetitive and strenuous work such as bending repeatedly and carrying heavy objects (50 lbs.)

A willingness to strive for work efficiency and speed.

An attention to detail. It is very important when growing high quality, high value crops.

Previous farming, gardening or landscaping experience is preferred but not required.

FARM ASSISTANT EXPERIENCE:

These work skills can be translated to a wide range of future activities: from intensive small scale gardening to larger scale production. After a full season on Blazing Star Farm farm assistants will have a realistic understanding of what it takes to plan, grow, and market produce and cut flowers commercially.

FARM ASSISTANT WORK DETAILS:

Full season: May 1st through the third week of October. Exact dates change from year to year.
Weekly requirements: 40-45hours/week including Saturdays.
Compensation: Hourly wage is based upon experience. Farm produce is available seasonally. Housing may be available as well.
NOTE: Part time positions will have different seasonal and weekly requirements.

For more information or to apply contact Suzanne at blazingstarfarm@verizon.net or 401-466-5797