Opportunities

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We accept postings about paid employment & available land. All postings must be 40 words or less (excluding title/contact information), ideally with a link to a website or PDF containing the full description of what is being offered. Posting is free for EFAO members, and costs $10.00 for non-members. Listings are also included in our bi-weekly e-newsletter.

 

Please contact Martina, martina@efao.ca, to submit an opportunity.

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Farm Work Opportunities

 
 
Horticultural Lead with Mentorship Option at the Bruce Botanical Community Garden
 
Open to applicants aged 15-30. The Horticultural Lead is responsible for planning and implementing the planting of garden beds and greenhouse, maintenance such as weeding & watering, seed saving, and working with volunteers. Includes opportunities for mentorship, such as working directly with Starsee Acres to learn organic growing practices. Full Posting & Application Details
 
 
Two Positions open at the New Farm Centre
 
Garden Production Assistant
Join The New Farm Centre as the Garden Production Assistant, supporting regenerative agriculture and organic vegetable farming. Seasonal role, working outdoors planting and harvesting market vegetables, and helping with on-farm events. May–October, full-time, with supportive team environment in Creemore, Ontario.
 
Livestock Production Assistant

Seasonal Livestock Production Assistant needed on a regenerative organic farm near Creemore, Ontario. Care for multi-species livestock, manage paddocks, support produce deliveries and farm operations. Hands-on outdoor role strengthening soil, animals, and climate-resilient food systems.

Full details & application information here.

 

Live & Work at Persephone Market Garden

Two full-time positions available at Persephone Market Garden, April/May to October/November. 70 member CSA June to October + contract seed growing of veg, herbs, annual and native perennial flowers. Certified organic. Accommodation available on farm on the beautiful Saugeen Peninsula! Full details & application info here.

 

Three Forks Farms on Manitoulin Island is Hiring!

Are you:

  • Wanting to be part of a better future
  • Interested in being outdoors in nature
  • A person that enjoys amazing nutritious food
  • Aiming to work in a positive, inclusive work environment
  • Aspiring to expand your skills and knowledge in organic farming

If you say yes to these questions, then we have a job for you! Current Jobs Available for 2026:

  • Store/ Pack House Assistant; Flexible PT up to 25hrs
  • Seed Farmer : Min 1 day per week (seed only) up to full time (combined vegetables and seed production May to October)
  • Full Season Farm Crew: Full Time May to October
  • Summer Farm Crew: Full Time May to August

Find full details at www.threeforksfarms.com/employment

 
 
Become part of the Fair Fields team for 2026!
 
We are hiring farmworkers for the 2026 season.  At Fair Fields we grow Asparagus, Rhubarb, Strawberries, Raspberries and Sweet Corn and starting this year, Haskaps!  Wages are $18.50-21/hr. depending on experience. More information here.

Farmland Opportunities

 

Cooperative Farmland Access – Equity-Focused

Roots Farm Cooperative offers secure land access for BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, and women farmers building small-scale enterprises rooted in ecological stewardship and community care. Cooperative structure in Eastern Ontario near Montreal, Ottawa, and Cornwall. Contact: info@rootsfarmretreat.com

 

Large Plots Available at Ignatius Farm, Guelph

Ignatius Farm has 73 to 95 acres organically managed moderate quality cropland available for rent:

  • Fields are relevant for forage or field crops
  • Field parcels are 11 to 22 acres, with no intention of subdivision
  • Past tenant was certified organic with Ecocert and cropped a rotation of corn, soy, and small grains
  • Mostly not tile drained except a few key locations
  • Gentle slopes
  • Ignatius Farm is immediately north of Guelph at the beautiful Ignatius Jesuit Centre
  • $275/acre

Prospective tenant:

  • Appreciates integration within the Ignatius Farm location and vision
  • Owns or has access to the required machinery and colleagues to crop and care for the land in a timely fashion
  • is knowledgeable and skilled to manage crops according to organic standards
  • Can uptake at least 73 acres in 2026 with a lease starting May 1 or later in the fall

Interested parties should contact Pamela Costanzo, Ignatius Farm Administrator, at pcostanzo@ignatiusguelph.ca , provide full contact information, and state their interests and capacity.

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