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.

Farm Work Opportunities

 

Full-Time Seasonal Landscape Labourer

Big Hat Farm is a residential property in Mono situated on 125 acres. Includes forests, meadows, orchards, gardens, and tree re-planting. We are looking for skilled crew members to assist the Property Manager to improve and maintain the property. Full description hereForward resume and references to karen@bighat.farm

 

Ignatius Farm is Hiring a Farm Education Assistant

Work with the Farm Educator to deliver the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program, support community programs, and provide in-field mentorship for farm staff, volunteers and trainees to grow, harvest, and distribute quality organic produce. See full description & application info here.

 

CBAN Seeks Campaigner

The Canadian Biotechnology Action Network (CBAN) is hiring a full-time campaigner. This position provides a unique opportunity to support groups and projects at the forefront of the struggle for food sovereignty in Canada and internationally. Apply by April 26, 2024. See the full job posting at www.cban.ca/jobs.

 

Experienced Farm Manager Position available

Northumberland county. Livestock focused position on a mixed farm with heritage breeds of sheep and pigs. Certified regenerative, Animal Welfare Approved and certified non GMO with A Greener World. Experience with certified farming helpful. Competitive wage. Serious inquires only to naself@gmail.com

 

Farm Worker Position available

Northumberland County. A mixed farm with pasture raised livestock, hay, Maple syrup and vegetables. General Farm work. Experience helpful. On farm housing on available if required. Serious inquires only to naself@gmail.com

 
 
Roots Community Food Centre Seeking Farm Manager
 
Looking for a dynamic, hard-working individual to take the lead on the production of fruits and vegetables at multiple urban agriculture sites, & assist with the training of summer participants. The ideal person is patient and assertive, enjoys working with people, has experience training and managing a team and understands the diverse requirements for growing in an urban setting. See full posting here. Send application to info@rootscfc.org
 
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Persephone Market Garden is Hiring
 
Persephone Market Garden is between Owen Sound and Sauble Beach. We focus on regenerative principles, community nurturing, and human-scale, efficient systems. We grow vegetables, keep a small flock of sheep and chickens, as well as produce some fruit and seeds. See the full job description here.

 

Ignatius Farm is hiring Farm workers and Farm immersion interns

Do you love working outdoors rain or shine? Working productively as a team? Creating big community benefits for ecosystems, local food, and farm access for everyone? Join the Ignatius Farm team. Work immediately north of Guelph, Ontario in a place of peace and community impact.

Farm Workers grow, harvest & distribute quality organic produce in fields and greenhouses, and support Ignatius Farm community programs. Read the full job description here.

 

Salad Days Farm near Guelph is Hiring

Salad Days Farm in Belwood, ON (near Guelph) is seeking full-time farm workers for the 2024 season. 6-month contract May 1 – Nov 1. 30-35 hours per week. Tues to Fri 7AM – 4PM. Please see full job description here. Contact Paula & Dave at info@saladdaysfarm.ca

Three smiling farmers work in the field under a sunny sky. The two in the foreground are crouched and transplanting seedlings. The person in the back is standing

 

Permanent and Seasonal Work Opportunities on Regenerative Farm in Kingston

2-3 positions available on diverse farm and prepared meal business. Work in the greenhouse, maple syrup production, vegetable garden, orchard, and with livestock. Practice crop rotation, rotational grazing, no-till, and more. Tractor/chainsaw/livestock experience an asset for permanent position. Click to view full descriptions for garden and livestock roles.

 
 

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Farmland Opportunities

 

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Other Opportunities

 
 

Tilmor Power Ox Two Wheel Tractor and Weeding Toolbars for Sale

For Sale in North Augusta: 2020 Tilmor Power Ox Wide-body tractor. Good condition and runs well. Set up to straddle 30” bed top but can be converted to a narrow body setup with additional parts (not included). Included in sale is 4 tool bar setups see full description and links below.

  • 2022 Tine Weeder – The tine weeder does a fantastic job in blind cultivation, stale seed bedding and post emergent weeding on a wide variety of crops

  • 2020 Pathway Cultivator – This toolbar uses two S-tine style cultivating shanks on a toolbar for pathway cultivation. Simple and effective

Contact Stuart for details and offers:  info@rootedoak.ca / 613-802-3477

 
 
 
 
 
Beehives and Nucs for Sale
 
Honey & Me is a family run apiary operating in the Guelph and surrounding areas for 10+ years. This season we are offering Nucs and Hives for sale (available mid/end of May-depending on weather conditions). Nucs are $240 (come in cardboard boxes with 4 frames). Hives are $450. Please contact us for further information or if you have any questions. Honey.me.info@gmail.com, 1 (519) 546-5755