Current Farm Opportunities

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Seeking an individual or couple to share in the creation of a garden, maintenance of an orchard, setting up a greenhouse, raising of chickens and a milk cow with the intention of growing food all 4 seasons. A time commitment of 10 hours a week of shared work toward this goal is anticipated for sharing the bounty of the harvest. An additional 10 hours per week of farm work would be required in exchange for housing (or you may choose to pay $400/mo rent). Individual must be able to pay utilities. Our vision is to move steadily toward the creation of a small community. Home ownership would be an option in time. The possibility for farming on this 300 acres is many and varied for the right individual. The farm is located 30 minutes NW of Asheville and consists of forest, fenced mountain pasture, barns and a large pond. Please email Deborah with resume and/or letter of intention at Deb.Kaye108@gmail.com. You may also call 828-380-9006.

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FARM FOR RENT. I have 50 acers in Granville County, North Carolina, it has a large 2acre pond which is spring fed . also a small cabin , some land is wooded and some has fenced in pastures land has hills and valley also little mountain creek runs thru it. would like to rent all or any portion of land please contact me via email or 919 201-2719 George Griffin.

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FARM MANAGER OPPORTUNITY. Slater Turf Farm is requesting resumes from candidates who are interested in management and leadership at the farm. Desirable candidates should be college graduates with a BS degree or higher in any of the following: turfgrass science, crop science, agronomy, soil science, agricultural business management, or any other plant science. Past farm work experience and current work experience in the agricultural and/or turf industry is an asset. Planning ahead, commitment to farm work, working with customers and co-workers, operating equipment, basic farm equipment maintenance, setting and operating irrigation equipment, problem solving skills, and knowledge of turfgrasses are valuable attributes. Slater Turf Farm, located in Western North Carolina produces cool season and warm season turfgrass for the market in upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina. It is a turfgrass sod producer specializing in branded and propriety turfgrasses suitable for the Carolinas. The owner expects to place a capable person in a position of responsibility to assist running the farm business, to grow, maintain, and harvest the turfgrass crop.

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New Life CDC in Roper, NC is seeking a Coordinator to manage the Agriculture Training for Job Creation and Farmland Preservation Project that will be teaching how to grow organic vegetables in the winter in unheated greenhouses. Applicants must have experience growing vegetables and have a passion for sustainable community development and organizing. They should want to work outdoors, be self-motivated and well organized, willing to work weekends, and be a resident of or be willing to relocate to Washington Co, NC. Full time with $200/month health insurance stipend, 2 weeks paid vacation, starting salary, $32,000 to $37,000. Send resume with cover letter and 3 references by October 9, 2009. This project is funded by the Golden LEAF Foundation.

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Looking to find mentor(s) and/or possibly a place to at least get started, related employment would be good. Pursuant of raising livestock (cows and goats). Also to add, interest in rotational-grazing, dairy production, hydroponics, horses (don't ride but have some limited experience working around them) and would possibly spend some time working with crops. Mechanical abilities, previous experience in automotive salvage. Computer/technologically literate.

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