Seeking a Mossy Willow Farmer / Gardener!

ABOUT MOSSY WILLOW FARM

Mossy Willow Farm in Main Ridge is home to a bio-intensive and no-till market garden and campus, retreat, and event space for the Small Giants Academy and other like-minded businesses. Our purpose is to connect our communities to the earth and to each other through nature, food, and education.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a driven and inspired organic farmer / gardener with experience in and a commitment to ethical, sustainable, and regenerative farming practices. This is a full-time solo position, in partnership with the property manager. If you are interested in filling this position part time or contractually, please note this in your application.

More broadly, the farmer and property manager work in partnership with a passionate team comprising the property’s owners, overseer, dwellings manager, and the broader Small Giants Academy team.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Plot/bed and green house preparation and management (both while growing and dormant)
• Growing and harvesting seasonal vegetables and flowers for a family of 5 (or more where capacity permits) and special events
• Crops: Scheduling, planting, and harvesting
• General farm aesthetic and minor landscaping
• Management and maintenance of irrigation systems
• Coordinating all day-to-day operations
• Managing contractors, interns, and volunteers as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Ideally, you have:

• A qualification or significant experience in organic farming and horticulture
• Experience in and demonstrated passion for biodynamic, organic, or regenerative agriculture and its practices
• Experience in similar market garden production systems
• Great communication and self-management skills
• Experience in managing and working with a team
• An inquisitive and enthusiastic approach to learning new things
• Open-mindedness, flexibility, and a willingness to take direction and try new approaches

APPLICATIONS

What we offer in return is a chance to join the Small Giants community, to work in a location of unparalleled beauty, and a salary that fairly reflects your skills and experience.

To apply, please send a résumé and cover letter directly to the property’s overseer Samuel.

MOSSY WILLOW HISTORY

Prior to COVID and a deep rest period, Mossy Willow Farm was a highly productive 2-acre market garden, inspired by the likes of Jean Martin Fortier, Singing Frogs Farm, Richard Perkins, and many others dedicated to this style of farming and production. This high intensity and abundant operation produced over $300K in annual sales of flowers and vegetable varieties under no-till and organic growing principles. The production area includes a seedling greenhouse, 2 large polytunnels and ancillary caterpillar tunnels. The market garden seasonally employed 3-4 staff and regularly hosted interns. The barn door / shop was stocked with produce and products from the farm which were also sold through local restaurants, farmers markets, and grocers. We also have some peripheral activities including honey, eggs, and fruit orchards as well as some sheep and goats roaming around!

While it will take time, we hope to see Mossy Willow as a fully functioning market garden and barn door again. Joining us in this role will help us take huge steps towards this.