We have three open positions for the 2022 season! Two farm assistants (field management focus or floral design focus) and one farmer florist internship. Applications are accepted until February 15, 2022. Visit our website for more details and to apply: https://www.littlehollowflowers.com/

Seeling a Production Assistant
Anderson Acres, a small-scale flower farm and floral design studio, seeks a full time Production Assistant to work as an integral member of our farm team. Located in Kent, CT, on 200 acres of conservation land, learn more about Anderson Acre’s Farm at https://www.andersonacresfarm.com. Two acres of our property are dedicated to growing a diversity of flowers, both annuals and perennials, that we sell to local businesses and individuals. We operate an on-farm flower stand one day a week for our local customers This position is a full-time commitment of 40+ hours per week from February to November 2022, with the possibility of longer term employment. The Production Assistant will assist with all aspects of the farm. .

Qualifications
1-2 seasons of work on a flower farm; floral design experience a plus. Salary commensurate with experience.

To apply:
Email a resume and cover letter describing your interest and relevant experience to Cameron Caruso cameron@andersonacresfarm.com Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For more info and to apply send your resume to flowers@morninggloryfarm.com

To apply, please email your resume and a brief description of your farm related experience to Celia@WoodlandGardensOrganic.com. We will also require two (2) references. Great perks, benefits and a competitive salary described below. Responsibilities and Expectations

I. On- Farm Management

Manage, with assistance and limited oversight, all aspects of our flower production. This includes, but is not limited to: coordinating and assisting in planting, harvesting and bouquets for Athens CSA and Atlanta farmers market.

Maintain all farm buildings in an organized manner – manage the use and return of all tools to appropriate locations, and ensure a general level of tidiness.

Assist farm manager in keeping all needed supplies on hand (packaging, soil amendments, cleaning, office supplies, and maintenance supplies, etc.).

II. Markets and CSA

Saturday Farmers Market – prepare van for market and keep van supplied each week with all supplies necessary for market, work the stand each Saturday morning (with one Saturday off/month), operate register, help train market workers, help prepare all produce for sale. You will be expected to interact in a friendly and professional manner while multi-tasking.

Coordinate and execute weekly Athens and Atlanta restaurant and CSA deliveries- load van, drive and deliver in a professional manner, maintain invoices and checks organized, wear appropriate attire for handling produce boxes efficiently.

III. Organic Production

Work alongside farm crew in all production related activities – bed preparation, harvest, and general farm upkeep.
Assist farm manager with proper care and maintenance of all perennials.

IV. Qualification, Requirements and Expectations:

Limited experience with annual and perennial organic systems and production is required.

Experience with delivery van driving and a clean driving record are required.

Must be able to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis.

Cut Flower Manager shall attend most markets in Atlanta on Saturdays (March-December)and will typically have one market off per month.

The Cut flower manager also does our restaurant deliveries in Atlanta every Wednesday.
Weekly work hours may exceed 50 hours in peak growing times, less during non-peak times.
Basic record-keeping skills are required; familiarity with Excel and a comfort with email.
Ability to work alongside a diverse farm crew on all aspects of farm production – harvest, planting, weeding, maintenance is required; also, must be comfortable working independently.
Must have a strong work ethic and a desire to learn. This is critical!
Must be detail oriented.

V. Compensation and Benefits

Cut Flower Manager shall receive an annual salary of $30,000 (2022 season).
Cut Flower Manager shall have the opportunity to join the company’s generous health insurance policy at no cost to employee (minimum value is $500/month).
Cut Flower manager shall receive two (2) weeks of paid vacation, and opportunities for other planned days off.
Farm team enjoys occasional off-farm fun group activities that are optional: dinners, kayaking, etc.

Land available:

30 acres of fallow farmland in S. Central North Carolina. Looking to lease out. It is in Ellerbe, NC and 5-8 minutes from the 73/220 Corridor. 20 minutes from I-74.

– 1h 30m from Charlotte
– 1h 20m from Fayetteville
– 1h 7m from Greensboro

Was in soybean production. Part of a larger plot planted in trees. Owner doesn’t live on property, but is friends with neighbors and they watch the place. Looking for a true land steward – and I know how well flower farmers treat the land.