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Open Position: Market Farmer
Growing High Point, a nonprofit whose mission is to transform under-resourced neighborhoods through community engagement, empowerment, and entrepreneurship, is seeking a part-time market farmer to join our team. The right candidate will also have a desire to uplift the community in urban agriculture while helping to build a robust local food ecosystem through our food hub and multiple markets.
Our operations include a licensed nursery, high tunnel, caterpillar tunnels, laying hens, apiary, food-waste composting, and specialty and seasonal produce. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience with the full farming process from “seed to sale,” including planning, planting, organic weed and pest management, irrigating, harvesting, post-harvest packing, online marketing, and distribution. They will be comfortable using technology to input, track, and analyze data to inform future crop decisions. This job is physically active, completely in person, and mostly outside. The market farmer will have dependable transportation, a clean driving record, and at least 2 years of driving experience.
Schedule and compensation
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Tuesday-Friday with occasional evenings and weekends
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25-30 hours per week
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$20/hour
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PTO and holiday pay
Job requirements
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Follow OMRI guidelines and sustainable growing practices.
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Have a proven track record in market farming in small spaces.
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Ability to plan and forecast crop yields to meet market demand.
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Goal-oriented with a high level of accountability and ability to work independently.
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Strong teamwork and communication skills with a diverse group of co-workers and community members.
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Willingness to teach and mentor new farmers.
Skills
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Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds.
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Can hook up and load various trailers and drive large vehicles.
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Use a walk-behind tractor and its attachments.
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Work Saturdays at the High Point Farmers Market and evenings as needed.
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Knowledge of Google Suite apps.
Please email Executive Director Jodi Sarver at jodi@growinglocalhp.com to learn more about this job opportunity and
schedule a workday interview session.
Open Position: FarmHer
Growing High Point, a nonprofit whose mission is to transform under-resourced neighborhoods through community engagement, empowerment, and entrepreneurship, has a grant-funded, part-time farming position available to women.
Women, especially women of color, have historically been underrepresented in farming in the United States.
At Growing High Point (GHP), our farm team is comprised of eight women, and we know that women face overwhelming challenges and need jobs with variable schedules that support work-life balance and promote self-sufficiency. At GHP, we've launched The FarmHer Project to provide women with flexible, part-time opportunities to work alongside other women growers on Urban Acres Farms, all located in neighborhoods within the 27260 ZIP code.
GHP advances organic and regenerative farming, creating viable opportunities for new farmers and widening access to fresh, nutrient-dense foods in historically underserved areas. GHP transforms vacant lots into urban farms, fueling environmental stewardship and offering residents the skills to build sustainable livelihoods.
GHP's FarmHer Program supports the next generation of farmers, giving hands-on agricultural education to diverse growers—especially marginalized residents—who face financial and structural barriers to land and resources.
The FarmHer Project is designed to equip aspiring female urban farmers with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to succeed in agriculture while introducing them to new ideas in agribusiness and food entrepreneurship. Participants will:
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Gain hands-on farming skills through all growing seasons.
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Create connections with mentors, other program participants and the community.
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Access resources provided by GHP.
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Learn how to grow food sustainably in an urban setting.
Time Expectations:
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5-15 hours of weekly participation in year-round hands-on training and independent project work.
Additional Resources Offered:
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Micro-business planning, marketing support and networking opportunities.
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Access to existing markets.
Please email Executive Director Jodi Sarver at jodi@growinglocalhp.com to learn more about this job opportunity and
schedule a workday interview session.
