Whole Village Farm
ALL POSITIONS FILLED FOR 2010
Our farm is unique in that you will have the opportunity to learn about community living, sustainability and the “ecovillage” movement, by living and working alongside the 20+ residents of the Whole Village community. Over the course of 8 years, the Whole Village Community Supported Agriculture project has been developing a co-operative and sustainable approach to food production. We practice an holistic approach to farm management through the incorporation Biodynamic practices. We consider the agricultural lands that we work to be a dynamic and living Farm Organism that can be increasingly sensitized to nature’s rhythms through the application of consciously prepared herbal preparations, carefully timed plantings and the power of positive intentions and human thought.
As an apprentice, you will help grow vegetables on 4 acres for our 60-member CSA program. We will also be experimenting with small grains and dried beans. You will be involved in all aspects of running a small, self-sufficient organic farm including seeding, transplanting, watering, weeding, harvesting, distribution, collecting seed and preserving. Apprentices will be given a lot of responsibility, including managing our stand at the Orangeville Farmer’s market, greenhouse management and looking after our small herd of Milking Shorthorn cattle. Other learning opportunities include working with laying hens and honey bees. The 192 acre farm includes a pond to swim in, woodlot, wetlands, sugar bush, apiary, pasture and hay fields. We are looking for three Apprentices for the 2010 growing season. No previous gardening experience is required, although it will be considered an asset. All applicants must be willing and able to work long, satisfying hours in the outdoors, 5-6 days a week and be committed to working in a team environment. All applicants should have good communication skills, be independent workers, be physically fit and most of all have a strong desire to learn by doing. The period of the Apprenticeship will run between April 15th to October 31st, however these dates are flexible. Accommodations, delicious organic food and a stipend will be provided.
To apply, please send an email and attach a cover letter and resume. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Contact: Graham Corbett & Amy Ouchterlony
Tel. 519-942-0168
E-mail: csagarden@wholevillage.org
Website: www.wholevillagefarm.ca
