Golden Rule Gardens is a farm located in Willits, CA on the 5,000 acre Ridgewood Ranch. It is a project of the Non-Profit, The Golden Rule Association. The farm grows food for a 50-member CSA, Farmstand, the MendoLake Food Hub, and a communal dining hall. The farm is split into two sites (The Buttercup Field and The Golden Rule Field) and run by three managers. The Buttercup Field primarily focuses on intensively managed crops like cut greens, herbs, flowers, beans, peas, and cherry tomatoes. Buttercup is managed by-hand using Biodynamic and organic principles. It also provides all necessary fertility by using cover crops and compost curated on the farm, from the farm, by hand. The Golden Rule Field offers a wide diversity of crops and approaches to production. It employs the use of a tractor for longer growing season crops like corn, potatoes, winter squash, and sweet potatoes. Additionally, a wide diversity of cucurbits, solums, asters, alliums, umbells, chenopods, and brassicas are grown intensively in “minimal-till,” permanent beds. This field also includes perennial grapes, blackberries, and raspberries.
This position will fulfill duties at both sites, offering an opportunity to experience a wide array of farming scales, techniques, and tools. The Golden Rule Association is a member-run community that hosts several agricultural operations. We operate a community dining hall where meals are prepared and shared several times a week. Employees are welcome to participate in the broader community at Ridgewood Ranch! Comfortable, scenic housing on the Ranch and high quality, full-diet foods are offered as a part of this position.
Position: Farm Crew Member
Location: Golden Rule Gardens at Ridgewood Ranch: Willits, California
Commitment: Full-time (40 hours/week), April 1st through November 30th
Compensation:$17.42/Hour, housing available
Qualifications:
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Strong communication skills
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Interest in farming
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Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly
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Ability to work outside daily, including in inclement weather (heat, smoke, rain, etc.)
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Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
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Willingness to be flexible, work long hours, and apply oneself where needed
Responsibilities:
General farm work including, but not limited to: seeding, planting, weeding, bed prep, irrigation, and maintenance; harvesting, washing, and packing. Potential opportunity to operate heavy equipment (Tractors, excavators, backhoes), learn Biodynamic principles and practices, and/or learn crop planning, marketing, and farm-management for exhibiting qualified candidates.
Contact: goldenrulegardenscsa@gmail.com with resume and cover letter to apply
Check out our website: www.goldenrulegardens.com