FLOWER FARMER

Veggies to Table seeks a part-time flower farmer for our 2024 season to work on our non-profit, organic, no-till farm.

Job Description

Veggies to Table seeks a passionate and energetic flower farmer to work in conjunction with the farm crew, the founders of Veggies to Table, and a lot of motivated volunteers and WWOOFers of all ages. We are in search of someone committed to non-profit work, our mission, and organic, no-till, no-spray farming. We seek someone who is excited to work with many kinds of beautiful flowers to create #flowerjoy for our community. 

Our ideal candidate has experience with organic no-till practices, growing diverse kinds of flowers, and is excited to build not only our farm, but community connections. They love people and sharing their love of joyful flowers.

Our flower farmer will be expected to understand flower farming from seeding, transplanting, fertilizing and field maintenance (weeding, mulching, trellising, hortonova netting, etc.). They will be responsible for harvesting with crew and volunteers, as well as bouquet making. They will be ready to hit the ground running, as the 2024 flower season is well underway and more flowers are blooming by the day.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years of organic flower farming, ideally no-till 

  • Experience and knowledge of flowers from seed to table/bouquet

Desired Qualities:

  • Organized

  • Curiosity and willingness to learn

  • Proactive

  • Excellent Communication skills

  • Collaborative

  • Interested in building community

  • Reliable

  • Organized

  • Good time management skills

  • A team player who is also able to work independently

  • Attention to detail and high quality

  • Compassionate

  • A willingness and ability to work outdoors in all types of weather, under potentially strenuous conditions. — heat, rain, sun, wind, and cold—preparedness and a positive attitude are essential for success.

  • A detail-oriented approach, with considerable attention to order, cleanliness, and quality

  • An ongoing commitment to improving systems and practices.

  • Timely email and/or phone communication

  • Desire to continue to learn and grow as a person and farmer.  We will encourage and support personal development and growth at Veggies to Table through classes, online resources, and mentors.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills. There is always a mix of crew, local volunteers, Wwoofers, students and volunteers on the farm daily.

  • A desire to build not only our farm, soil, and ourselves, but also community connections 

  • A love of farming and people and sharing this love of fresh, nutritious produce and joyful flowers with everyone on the farm and beyond

More information:

  • There is always a lot to do on the farm. Being able to transition between different tasks easily is important

  • Having vision and common sense to deal with whatever comes along calmly is key.

  • An ability to notice what needs to be done, and shift when needed (things change all the time on a farm) is essential.

  • We work hard and with enthusiasm. We adore what we do and want you to adore it as much as we do. Being around a crew of equally enthused lovers of food and beauty invigorates us.

Benefits:

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Professional development

  • Fresh organic produce, flowers, and eggs!

The Community:

  • Location a mile from Damariscotta Lake and a mile from the ocean

  • Location 1 hour from Portland and 40 minutes from Camden and Rockland

  • Location 3 hours from Boston

  • An abundance of local hiking and beaches

  • Rising Tide Coop 

  • Downtown Damariscotta—shops and services a mile from the farm

More Details:

  • Salary will vary based on experience

  • Veggies to Table is an equal-opportunity employer and never discriminates based on race, gender, religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation. Everyone is always welcome.

  •  This position is for the 2024 farm season, starting immediately and going through November/December, with the possibility of winter work.