Farm Hand – Cincy Urban Farm

Last Updated On: enero 24th, 2024 at 08:32AM MST

Contact information
Farm Address:
3549 Creek Road
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45241

Primary Contact: Farmer Andy
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 513-562-7794
    Email: cincyurbanfarm@gmail.com

Website: https://www.cincyurbanfarm.com

Internship information
General Farm Description: Cincy Urban Farm is a farm with a vision. All our produce is grown in high density urban areas that used to be unproductive lawns. We do this using 100% natural, organic methods and minimal amounts of fossil fuels. Every year we strive to revolutionize how we farm in order to reshape our local food system to be more environmentally sustainable and socially responsible.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: March/April 2024
Internship Ends: October/November
Number of Internship Available: 3
Application Deadline: March 1st, 2024
Minimum Length of Stay: 3 Months

Internship Details:

We are looking for dynamic people with a passion for organic food and farming to join our farm crew.  The ideal candidate is a well-rounded, hard-working individual who carries a positive attitude amidst challenging conditions.  Work on the farm is often fast paced and we like to focus on efficiencies with goals of time management, ergonomics and productivity.  Our season starts in March and ends in October with the peak season in July and August.  

Prior farm experience is preferred but not required.  Our intention is to support and nurture your understanding, skills, and appreciation for local, sustainable agriculture, with opportunities to continue to grow with our farm.  Must enjoy hard work, a fast pace, good conversation, and vegetables(!).  We are looking for those who are serious and passionate about farming. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is ready to take on the challenge, responsibility and gratification of farming.  Seeking those who are organized, curious, outgoing, and personable. 

  • Must be physically capable to perform repetitive tasks in various weather conditions

  • Ability to lift 50lbs regularly  

  • Be able to work both in a team and independently and possess good attention to detail

  • Have good time management, and work quickly, efficiently and safely to accomplish task

  • Be receptive to training and instructions

  • Have reliable transportation

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • All aspects of harvest and post-harvest handling

  • Broad forking

  • Moving compost

  • Mulching

  • Trellising

  • Weeding

  • Seeding

  • Transplanting

  • Pruning

  • High tunnel tomato/cucumber work

  • Market prep/farmers market/farm stand

  • May include making deliveries using farm vehicles


Educational Opportunities: We will teach you all aspects of market gardening so you can start your own farm in the future

Skills Desired: Prior farm experience is preferred but not required

Meals: No

Stipend: Yes we compensate fair market rate

Housing: No

Preferred method of Contact: Email or Text

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