Farmer Positions Available! – Seven Seeds Farm


Contact information
Farm Address:
Pound Mill Branch Road
Marshall, North Carolina, 28753

Primary Contact: Ali Tingley
Secondary Contact: Brian Tingley

Primary Phone:
    Type:
Cell
    Number: 4103033877
    Email: farmer@sevenseedsfarmnc.com

Website: https://www.sevenseedsfarmnc.com

Internship information
General Farm Description: Seven Seeds Farm is a small-scale vegetable farm and orchard. We have 3 acres in vegetable production and 2 acres in fruit production. Our farm is peaceful, secluded, and surrounded by lots of natural beauty. We’re located in the mountains of Marshall, NC about 45 minutes from Asheville, 25 minutes from Weaverville, and 20 minutes from Mars Hill. We’re near great swim spots and the Appalachian Trail. Our farm uses organic growing practices. We believe that focusing on the health of our soil makes our produce more vigorous and delicious. We sell our produce through our CSA, wholesale accounts, and a few restaurants.

CRAFT Member Farm? Yes

Internship Starts: March 30, 2026
Internship Ends: November 19, 2026 or longer (opportunity for year-round work)
Number of Internship Available: 4
Application Deadline: February 1, 2026
Minimum Length of Stay: 1 month

Internship Details:

About the Available Positions

The part/full-time farmer positions are focused primarily on vegetable and fruit production, although there may be times where help is needed in other areas of the farm. The highest priority task is harvesting. We hope that a lot of independence will develop within this role and that a healthy balance of group and individual work will evolve. We strive to make a really fun and fast-paced work environment where quality is valued over quantity.

Responsibilities

-Harvest vegetables and berries
-Wash and pack all orders
-Transplant crops and prepare beds for next round of transplants
-Cultivation
-Assist in other areas of the farm (e.g. plant fruit trees, care for livestock, maintain farm infrastructure)

Requirements

-Strong communication and organizational skills as well as attention to detail
-Positive attitude and willingness to learn
-Previous experience working on a farm (preferred, but not required)
-Able to lift heavy objects (~50lbs)
-Able to work in all weather conditions
-Ability to work independently, in a group, and for extended periods of time
-High school diploma or equivalent
-Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Schedule

We especially need farm help on harvest days, which are Monday and Wednesday. We will work on building a schedule with you.


Educational Opportunities: As an employee, you can expect to learn about market gardening, organic orchard management, as well as tools for starting your own farm.

Skills Desired: Ideally, we are looking for farmers with past farm experience, but it's not required.

Meals: Staff farmers have access to free vegetables each week, but we do not provide staff meals.

Stipend: Yes. We pay $17-$20 per hour depending on experience.

Housing: No.

Preferred method of Contact: Email