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the coffelt farm on orcas island is seeking a farmhand!

Posted: May 16 2018


The Coffelt Farm is an historic, diversified farm situated on 185 acres in pastoral Crow Valley. Farm operations include a certified raw milk dairy, a market garden, orchards, and a livestock operation which includes cattle, sheep, hogs, and poultry.

Here are the farmhand position details:
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Helping care for all livestock, including, sheep, chickens, beef, dairy cows, and hogs
  • Assisting with milking and bottling most days
  • Assisting with harvest of livestock
  • Helping to maintain facilities, equipment and tools
  • Participating in on-site educational activities
  • Participating in garden and orchard care
  • Helping with various other seasonal work (haying, etc.)
Personal Qualifications
  • Farm-related work experience
  • Strong commitment to the mission of the Coffelt Farm
  • Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively and take direction
  • Self-motivated
  • Able to perform physical labor in all types of weather
Compensation
  • $800-1000/month stipend
  • Basic housing (trailer)
  • Produce, milk and eggs and some meals

Click HERE to visit their website and please contact Sara Joy at: [email protected] to apply.