Sustainable farming, Sustainable agriculture

Join Our Team at Lawoti Farms – Farm Staff (2026 Growing Season)

Hiring: Farm Staff
Farm: Lawoti Farms
Location: Campbellville, near Milton, Burlington & Gueph, Ontario

Looking to work outdoors, learn new skills, and gain hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture?

Lawoti Farms is hiring a motivated young person (ages 15–30) to join our team for the 2026 growing season. This role is supported by a federal youth employment wage subsidy program and is designed to help you build skills toward future leadership or farm management roles.

About Us

Lawoti Farms is a half-acre regenerative vegetable farm located at Five Haystack Farm in Campbellville, Ontario. We grow a diverse range of responsibly produced vegetables—including South Asian crops—and value-added products.

Our farming practices focus on sustainability and soil health, including:

• Permanent raised beds
• Minimal tillage
• Crop rotation and cover cropping
• Supporting native pollinators

We grow over 50 varieties of vegetables and supply farmers’ markets, a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, restaurants, wholesale clients, and our online store.

About the Role

As a Farm Staff member, you’ll be involved in all aspects of running a small-scale vegetable farm—from planting and harvesting to helping with events and customer engagement.

This is a great opportunity for someone who:

• Enjoys working outdoors and being active
• Is curious, dependable, and eager to learn
• Wants hands-on experience in sustainable farming and small farm operations

You’ll gain practical skills and insight into what it takes to manage a working farm.

Position Details

• Location: Campbellville, ON
• Schedule: 32 hours/week (4 days/week)
• Start Date: May 27, 2026
• End Date: October 30, 2026
• Wage: $20–$25/hour (based on experience)
• Perks:
  • Weekly CSA box (fresh farm produce)
  • Partial reimbursement for PPE and mobile data
  • First Aid training covered

Key Responsibilities

• Fieldwork: planting, weeding, watering, trellising, pruning, and soil care
• Harvesting, washing, and packing produce
• Recording basic farm data (e.g., harvest logs, task tracking)
• Supporting farm research through notes, photos, and videos
• Assisting with social media (Instagram, Facebook, website updates)
• Helping organize and run farm events (e.g., volunteer days, open house)
• Supporting volunteers and engaging with customers
• Adapting to a variety of tasks as the season changes

Working Conditions

• Active, hands-on work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Tasks may include lifting (up to 50 lbs), bending, and repetitive movement
• A great fit for someone who enjoys physical, outdoor work

✅ Requirements

• Ages 15–30 (due to federal wage subsidy eligibility)
• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Reliable transportation (no public transit access to the farm)
• Availability for one evening per week and occasional weekends
• Comfortable with active, physical work and being outdoors
• Willingness to learn—no prior farm experience required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Apply Now

If you’re excited about sustainable farming and want to be part of a supportive, hardworking team, we’d love to hear from you!

Please send your cover letter introducing yourself, outlining your relevant experiences, and your resume to:

lawotifarms@gmail.com

Include "Your Name – Farm Staff 2026" in the subject line.

Please mention you saw this at FoodWork.ca.

Deadline:

Apply by April 15, 2026

We will reach out to successful candidates for interview after April 15.