Spring House Farm – Farm Hand

Last Updated On: mayo 15th, 2023 at 08:36AM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
16848 Hamilton Station Road
Hamilton, Virginia, 20180

Primary Contact: Kerin Hamel
Secondary Contact: Andrew Crush (Owner/Farmer)

Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: (540) 822-0556
    Email: kerin@springhouse.farm

Website: https://www.springhouse.farm

Internship information

General Farm Description: Spring House Farm was established in 2004 by Andrew and Liz Crush. Our farm consists of several owned and leased properties throughout Loudoun County, Virginia. We primarily raise beef and pork utilizing Holistic Management and Regenerative Farming principles. Our mission is to operate a regenerative, ecologically friendly farm dedicated to providing the finest foods that our earth can naturally produce.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: June 1st 2023
Internship Ends: TBD
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: May 26th, 2023
Minimum Length of Stay: 4 months

Internship Details:

This is for a paid working position, not an internship.

Spring House Farm, LLC, which operates over 400 acres in Lovettsville, Neersville and Waterford is currently looking for an enthusiastic, hard working, dependable person to join our team as an entry level farmhand.
Responsibilities will include working outside and inside, working livestock, moving feed, repairing machinery and fencing, and operating vehicles as well as some machinery.

Requirements: Valid driver’s license, able to lift a 50 pound bag of grain onto your shoulder unassisted, able to follow directions.

Employees will need their hands and minds on the job at all times to ensure safety. We are looking strictly for people who know when it’s time to put the phone away and get down to business.

Please send an email to info@springhouse.farm with the subject line “I Love Pigs!” Attach your resume and in the text section, please provide your contact information and any pertinent information that is not on your resume.

Educational Opportunities: Spring House Farm is one of very few farms in the area who operate using Holistic Management Principles and regenerative farming. Livestock are managed to mimic the behaviors of ancient wild herds in a manner that heals degraded soils, improves ecosystem function, and builds biodiversity. Seeing these methods in action is a wonderful learning experience on many fronts.

Skills Desired: There will be special consideration for individuals with mechanical, welding and/or construction knowledge. On the job training will be provided for all skill sets. We take great pride in our farming practices, our animals, and our products and will welcome someone who will share in that pride with us. Spring House Farm has a very positive team atmosphere, we encourage and support one another. We value each other's integrity, drive, and willingness to learn and are looking for someone with similar qualities.

Meals: Employee will have access to the majority of food products we produce.

Stipend: $800/month. As skill set increases and independence is gained, pay will increase. Responsible employees are permitted to hunt and fish on farm property.

Housing: Housing may be available upon request.

Preferred method of Contact: Email