Root Bottom Farm is looking for the next great farmer to join our team for the 2017 season.
POSITION RUNS
April 1, 2017-Oct 15, 2017
APPLICATION DEADLINE ----updated - Filled for 2017
Our farm is located in Madison County, about 30 minutes North of Asheville,
and 10 minutes from the towns of Mars Hill and Marshall. We grow just
above 2,000 ft in the Blue Ridge Mountains on 5 acres of bottom land. We
are dedicated to growing great organic food the old fashioned way. By
hand, with love and without chemicals. We love diversity. In addition to
our large microgreen and annual vegetable operation, we also have many
established perennial crops. We currently grow strawberries,
blackberries, raspberries, grapes, herbs, asparagus and 54 fruit trees.
We have a large garlic crop that we hang in our renovated tobacco barn.
We have two high tunnels on the property which are used for starting all
of our plants from seed and for tomato and cucumber production. We have
multiple outlets for selling our produce including farmers
markets, a CSA, farm to table dinners, and a local food
distribution company.
We want to train future farmers. We believe in a local, chemical free
food supply and want to share our skills with someone who wants those
things in their life and their communities. We are seeking a motivated,
physically fit intern interested in learning all aspects of a small
organic farm operation this summer. Skills the intern will learn include
propagation, planting, weeding, harvesting, greenhouse management, farmers market set up and sales, events and
microgreen operations. This internship is designed as a learning
experience for someone who is serious about growing food organically on a
small scale using mostly human powered methods. Recycling and
composting is mandatory. Housing and a share of produce is offered in
return for 32 hrs of work per week (includes Sunday and Monday off and half day Saturday). Watering duties when the farmer is
out of town is expected. Intern has a private residence with a parking
spot. It is a furnished small studio apartment (about 250 square feet)
that includes a cold water faucet, a kitchenette, bed, shelving,
outdoor composting toilet and a propane heated outdoor shower. Bathroom is
shared with farm guests. Utilities and internet are included.
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| Photo by Danielle Keeter |
No previous experience is required, only an eager person ready to work
hard, eat great food, and is enthusiastic about learning to farm and
apply these skills in the future. Must have your own vehicle since we
live in a rural setting.
To apply: Send your resume with references to
Morgan Decker at rootbottom@ gmail.com
For more information about the farm, please visit our website at:
http://www.rootbottomfarm.com
