Market gardening, Organic farming

Position: Market gardener
Farm/garden: Braided Dalea

Location: near Markdale & Owen Sound, Ontario
Accom.: On-farm housing is available.

• Positions available: Full time or Part time

• Hours: Days can vary depending on time of year and weather. 35-40 hours/wk with option to work more hours during peak season. We take an hour lunch (unpaid) as well as breaks (paid) in the day.
• Time off: is welcomed as farming can be very demanding and taking time off can be a great reset but also time to enjoy some of the summer weather and area.
• Days: Tuesday to Saturday 30-40 hours per week.
• Starting date: between mid of April to start of May
• End date: October
• Wage: $20-22/hour depending on experience and growth throughout the season.

About the farm:

Braided Dalea is situated on a 100 acre farm in Markdale, ON. Our main focus is growing organic strawberries, vegetables, and cut flowers. We also raise pigs on pasture and laying hens in a moveable coop. We use an Allis-Chalmers tractor, a BCS walk behind tractor and a John Dere mower here on the farm and if you have no experience it is optional for you to learn. Perks with working here would be getting vegetables, eggs, fruits and flower bouquets to fill your kitchen. There is abundance in the summer and it is only fair to share the bounty. The farm is also close to lots of areas for swimming, hiking and biking to enjoy. There is another farm business on the land that focuses on growing organic vegetables.

Accommodation:

On farm housing is available. There is a 30ft spacious camper ($300) that is powered and has a small functioning kitchen and outhouse. This camper is close to the house which has all the amenities. There is also a large private room in the house with their own full bathroom ($550). The farmhouse is a 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom with a large living space and spacious shared kitchen. One room in the house is reserved for volunteers who come throughout the season.

Job Details:

Farming can be very physically demanding and require working in all the weather conditions at times. You will need the mindset of motivation and bringing a good attitude. It is a fast paced environment so willing to improve your pace and efficiency as the season progresses is needed in order to keep up with the acceleration of summer. The work pays off as you’re outside breathing clean air, eating fresh organic food and keeping your body physically healthy.

Job Duties:

• Bed preparation
• Transplanting/Direct seeding
• Weed management
• Irrigation set up and planning
• Harvesting
• Bouquet making
• To the right candidate: Operate BCS walk behind, tractor, ride along mower
• Animal chores (optional)
• Attend farmers market (optional)

If you are interested in getting your hands dirty and surround yourself around with the beauties nature offers us feel free to contact Amanda. Braided Dalea is woman owned and operated and we welcome anyone who is interested in farming. Please answer the following when applying:

Send us an email with the Subject line: Farm Position 2025
Please answer the following questions and send it to: braided.dalea@gmail.com

Name, phone number and current address

Are you a Canadian citizen?

Do you have any prior farm or labor experience? If so, please list all.

What days are you available?

Do you have a driver’s license? Do you have access to a vehicle?

Are you under the age of 30?

Do you need on-farm accommodation?

Are you able to come to the farm for an interview?

Any time you will require off during the season? If so, when (easier to plan the season knowing)

Please attach your resume with references

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