Weekend Farm Work

Weekend Farm Work

20 Oct 2024
North Carolina, Asheville, 28801 Asheville USA

Weekend Farm Work

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Dry Ridge Farm is a small-scale diversified family farm that produces humanely raised beef, pork, and eggs in Mars Hill, North Carolina. We raise our animals on pasture with an emphasis on animal welfare, sustainability, environmental stewardship, & transparency.

We are seeking a part-time employee with a passion for regenerative agriculture interested in spending weekend afternoons caring for our laying hens, pigs, and cattle. This position will be directly involved in all aspects of livestock farm management and is an excellent opportunity for a candidate seeking to learn what it takes to run a successful direct market livestock farm.

Hours: Saturday & Sunday – 3-4 hours daily (flexible hours between 11 am & sundown)

Monday (optional) – 3-4 hours

Position responsibilities: As the primary person responsible for animal management on weekends, daily tasks include the following: Verify adequate shelter, food, and water for all pigs, cattle, and laying hens at two locations (Weaverville & Mars Hill). Collect eggs (45 minutes at each location), move chicken netting, move chicken housing with atv/tractor, feed hay to cows and fill feed hoppers for hogs and laying hens with tractor and feed trailer.

Compensation: $15/hour. 2 weeks paid time off annually.

Ideal candidate is either comfortable with tractor work or comfortable and capable of learning safe operation of heavy machinery. Candidate must understand that farm work is both rewarding and demanding and must be ready to work in difficult conditions including mud, rain, heat and snow. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

The MOST important requirement is that candidate is reliable with strong work ethic and ability to work quickly, safely and efficiently without supervision.

Position start date: December 4th 2021.

Interested candidates, please send resume, cover letter and references by email (CL link)

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