Market Garden Farming

Hiring: Mixed vegetable farming (2 positions)
Farm: County Left Farm

Location: Whitchurch-Stouffville, Durham Region/GTA, Ontario
Housing: On farm accommodation can be discussed with the right candidate.

County Left Farm is seeking 2 full time team members for our 2025 farm season.

​About Us: County Left Farm is a mixed vegetable farm with 1.5 acres in production. We are uncertified organic. 2025 is our sixth season in business, with over 15 combined previous years of farm experience between Angelina, Kyle, and our talented field manager Lara. We farm on rented land near Stouffville, about 1 hour from Toronto. Our proximity to the city allows us to focus on farmer’s markets as our main source of income. We also run a small CSA in our local community. We are in the process of moving our farm from its current location to a new location in Rouge National Urban Park. 2025 is going to be a busy, exciting year as we begin to build infrastructure at our new farm while tending to another abundant growing season. We are proud of CLF’s success so far and look forward to many years to come.

About You:

We are seeking a motivated & positive human who works well with others.

• Previous farming experience is an asset, but not required – positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to contribute to a collaborative team environment are our top criteria
• This work is physically demanding – ability to perform a variety of repetitive physical tasks including lifting, squatting and bending for long periods of time is required
• Ability to take direction and ask questions when needed.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently
• Strong communication and listening skills

The Work:

Farm staff will be engaged in all aspects of production on a market garden farm. Tasks will vary through the week and through the season.

Tasks include:

• Harvesting/washing/packing produce for markets
• Field work including bed preparation, weeding, plant maintenance and transplanting
• Greenhouse work including seeding, watering, tomato pruning and trellising
• Assorted on-farm tasks (irrigation, small building projects, and much more)
• Potential to attend market weekly or biweekly

Season: May – October
Regular Work Days: Mon – Fri, 8 – 4. Paid hour-long lunch is included for full regular work day.
Market Days: Staff have opportunity to work market days which would be on top of regular hours.

Compensation:

• Starting at 20$ per hour based on experience
• 6 paid vacation/sick days per staff
• CSA share for staff
• Note: On-farm accommodation can be discussed with the right candidate.

Please send your resume and a cover letter introducing yourself to: countyleftfarm@gmail.com .

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We look forward to hearing from you!