Farming co-op member position available

Whole Village Farm, Caledon, ONT

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Position: Farming Co-op member - Organic CSA and market garden co-operative farming position

Organization: Whole Village Farm www.wholevillage.org

Location: Caledon, Ontario

Dates: April 1st (or earlier) - Oct/Nov 31st 2012

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Whole Village CSA has just changed management! We are happy to announce our intentions to create a cooperatively run CSA. We are looking for a full time farmer interested in working as a co-op member as well as living intentionally in a shared farmhouse for the 2012 season. This position comes with opportunity to co-create the CSA vision for 2012 and have a sense of shared ownership in the project. There are possibilities of living and working together into the future and beyond November 2012.

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Whole Village Farm has existed as an organic vegetable farm for 8 years. We employ all-natural methods and some permaculture techniques in farming; but are not currently certified organic (although the land that we lease is under conservation easement regulations, prohibiting the use of non-organic methods of farming). The garden space is 2 acres, and we will be doing a 38 member CSA project as well as the Orangeville market. Although, we are not yet an official co-operative, we are organizing this year to be our pilot year for coming up with an official structure for our co-op. Tori is a returning head farmer from last year at Whole Village and Jen is joining as co-farm manager this year. We welcome you to come and learn along with us!

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We are looking for individuals with the ability and desire to live and participate in an intentional community, be a part of a farming co-op and farm 40 hours/week. Farming experience is required and engaged dedication to the business as a whole is essential. Intentional community living and/or co-op experience are assets.

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Our (Farmhouse) Values:

cooperation, anti-oppressive organizing and relations, sustainable growth, direct communication, community well being, integrity in personal and work spheres, honesty, acceptance of varying abilities, work/life balance, compassion, understanding, curiosity, accountability for our actions as a community and as individuals, ecologically sound practices, systems and self awareness, social justice and diversity in people, practices and plants.

You can read more about Whole Village as a "whole" at: www.wholevillage.org

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Qualifications:

Farming-

• A full seasons experience (or more) on an organic farm having had some decision making power.
• Experience in CSA helpful.
• Experience with permaculture, perennial gardening, chickens and/or livestock a plus.

Living-

• Experience living in intentional situations/households.
• Experience with non-oppressive organizing and conflict resolution a plus
• Willingness to live cooperatively and with intention.
• Ability to communicate clearly, honestly and directly.

If interested please respond with a resume and letter of intention by January 1st, to Tori and Jen at: wholevillage.csafarm@gmail.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

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