Farmer

The Farmers at Worlds End support the project and the Farm Director in the daily operations of a hand-scale diversified farm as part of a team of 4-5 staff/community members. This role requires hands-on experience with germination, flower and vegetable growing, and livestock care including poultry and sheep management. (Willing to teach any of the above tasks to motivated/hardworking learners.)

Note: This is not a market garden or industrial farm operation. This is a series of unusual/unconventional food and pleasure gardens whose purpose is to feed the community at Worlds End School and demonstrate that participating in our own survival and identifying ourselves within a complex ecosystem is a rich, creative act.

We prioritize a gentle approach to the land, where healthy and diversified ecosystems take precedence over efficiency. We handwater and do not till in our <1 acre of cultivated vegetables and flowers.

The role requires repetitive heavy lifting and digging; general physical stamina and a general willingness and positive attitude. We champion good, direct communication: avoidance of conflict or passive aggressiveness are not tolerated. 

Key Responsibilities 

Vegetables & Flower Production

• Assist with and manage daily operations for vegetables and flowers in a 30x70’ high tunnel and approximately 3/4 acre of gardens/field production including germination, watering, planting, weeding, cultivation, harvesting, pest management, and general upkeep. 

Livestock Management

• Perform routine animal husbandry, such as feeding, watering, herding, cleaning enclosures, monitoring animal health, help administer medications/treatments when needed.

• Rotate sheep pastures and manage grazing areas (2-3 day rotation cycles with electric netting). This is one of the most important, labor intensive activities at Worlds End.

Qualifications 

Required: 

• Prior experience in farm work, or organic gardening or a VERY sincere desire to learn 

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Punctual, organized, proactive, and community-minded 

Preferred:

• An experienced farmer looking to work smaller who can bring their knowledge/depth of experience and mentorship

• Someone with knowledge of basic carpentry, machinery, plumbing, electrical

Work Environment & Schedule 

• This is a physically demanding role involving outdoor work in various weather conditions 

• Housing is available depending on the candidate's needs