Join our Team!

New Roots is a regenerative, 1.5 acre market garden located on Eastern Cherokee land, approximately 20-25 minutes from Asheville in Marshall, NC. We grow a variety of vegetables and herbs for two farmers markets using zero spray, organic, CNG, low-no till practices. We are committed to growing food for our community with utmost care for the ecosystem within the gardens as well as surrounding them. Having a solid team of growers who are passionate about sustainable agriculture is very important to us, we love what we do and wish to share this practice with others.

Start Date

September 2024 - December

Position may continue into Winter for the right fit. Option to continue on to full growing season position in coming year.

Positions

-Friday Harvest/Post-harvest Helper 6-8 hour shift, flexible start time

-Post-Harvest Helper Position:

Fast paced, but mindful: may include some harvesting, but mainly managing the flow of getting crops organized, recording what’s been harvested/needs harvesting and into the cooler, washing, packing and cleaning up wash/pack shed. Requires strong attention to detail and passion for cleanliness and quality. During different times of the season our harvest may last the full day or we sometimes finish early. This results in an afternoon of garden work. 

Compensation

$15/hr + fresh veggies of helpers choice + lots of hands on experience and knowledge of biointensive market gardening.

Qualifications

-able to work quickly and efficiently

-high attention to detail

-comfortable lifting 50# repeatedly

-maneuvering a full wheel barrow for extended periods of time

-prepared to work in all weather conditions

-experience related to farming, landscaping, restaurant industry

To apply

Please email to newrootsmarketgarden@gmail.com

-cover letter introducing yourself and explaining your interest in farming and what attracts you to New Roots in particular

-resume including pronouns + 2 work references