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General Information
The CSA at Red Hill Farm is located in Aston which is 20 miles west of Philadelphia and just a few miles from Media, Pennsylvania. Our farm is part of the 183 acres of woodlands and meadows owned by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, some of the last undeveloped land in Delaware County. Confronted with the pressures of development and concern for the environment, the congregation formed an Environmental Initiative Group with sixteen strategies dedicated to environmental conservation and protection. Red Hill Farm is the congregation's effort toward promoting a healthy community by providing a place where people can learn the importance of healthy food, healthy soil, community, and a reconnection with the earth. On our five-acre farm we grow over thirty types of mixed vegetables, flowers, and herbs for our 130 members. We also utilize two 100’ hoophouses to extend our growing season. Highlights of the farm include a children’s garden and a large U-Pick garden with blackberries and raspberries.
General Internship/Apprenticeship Information
Internship starts: May 4, 2009
Internship ends: September 30, 2009
Application Deadline: March 31, 2009
Details about Internship/Apprenticeship
Full time farm employee sought for the 2009 growing season. Weekly schedule is M-F, 8 hours/day (including 1 hour paid lunch; lunch provided).
Responsibilities include general farm work such as planting, seeding, weeding, hoeing, harvesting, and washing. We consider our seasonal employees an integral part of the farm crew and provide a working knowledge of all tasks. Our goal is to provide you with skills that will prove invaluable if you continue farming. We place responsibility on our workers which makes everyone at the farm involved and invested in the season.
Ideal candidate has at least one season of farming experience.
Tractor experience and small equipment knowledge are a plus. Compensation: $11.00/hour, lunch provided, voluntary participation in SAITA (Sustainable Agriculture Internship Program).
We recommend a workday at the farm for applicants. To apply, please send a letter of intent and resume before March 30, 2009. For more information, contact us.
