Slow Farm
Slow Farm is a certified organic U-pick farm devoted to the principles of Slow Food, agroecology, and justice in the food system. Slow Farm’s 187 acres are located in SE Michigan, 3 miles north of Ann Arbor, and includes woods, native prairie and wetlands. We grow mainly heirloom produce and flowers in a no-till block system and with high tunnels, and provide an organic farm experience demonstrating biodiversity and “closed loop” practices.
To apply: Fill out application form linked below, and send your resume and cover letter to: slowfarmorganic@gmail.com
We welcome women, LGBTQ, and BIPOC applicants.
Positions open until filled.
NOTE: We love to have volunteer help (see below to apply), but Slow Farm does not “hire” unpaid or underpaid interns or trade food, education or housing for labor. All employees are covered by workers comp insurance and paid a reasonable hourly wage. And take home lots of good food!
ASSISTANT FARM
MANAGER
2 POSITIONS
We are actively seeking 2 Assistant Farm Managers, either a couple or 2 individuals, for the next 2 years. One position will have a focus on Field Management, one position will have a focus on Harvest Management. These roles are designed for people who have completed at least 2 seasons of full time farm work and would like to take a leadership role in running a complex operation in preparation for owning and managing their own farm.
Assistant Managers will be trained by Farm Managers over the first year, and in the second year will take on the Farm Manager role, overseeing a team of 6-8 people. These positions will run from March to December (or longer). NOTE: We highly encourage women, LGBTQ, and BIPOC applicants.
Want to work outside on a beautiful farm with a great team? We are looking for experienced farm workers for a role that is focused on the daily routines and tasks of operating the farm, including planting, harvesting, weeding, running the farmstand and upick.
Farmhands will learn and carry out all aspects of growing and harvesting plants, practicing food safety, developing and maintaining infrastructure, interacting with customers, filling orders, and managing the farm on a day-to-day basis.
NOTE: We welcome women, LGBTQ, and BIPOC applicants.
This position is currently open. Please submit your application form, and then send cover letter and resume to slowfarmorganic@gmail.com. Position is open until filled.
VOLUNTEER
Would you like to work outside in a beautiful setting and help a local organic farm thrive? We love giving beginners the opportunity for hands-on learning about sustainable agriculture, and we love having the help and the comradeship of experienced practitioners.
When you volunteer with us you’ll be taking part in the daily routines and tasks of our crew’s work. Sometimes as part of the team, sometimes on your own, depending on your interests and on the day. And we do allow kids who want to learn about farming to come with a parent.
We really appreciate the support of our volunteers. Many of our volunteers have become employees. Just saying. :)
To volunteer, email: slowfarmorganic@gmail.com
Show up for volunteer shift at 9am OR 1pm, starting in April, 2024
Give us some info: https://tinyurl.com/2p89s9kw