Re: [LandsJobStuff] Re: Our farm is Hiring Work-shares!

[Matt Tracy]

yup, we can still use some help!  weeding is really a serious priority right now, so that's great.  let's talk about days you can come out.  email, or text 401-273-0914.  calling is fine too! but voicemail has a tendency to be unnoticed.
thanks,
Catherine

On Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 12:48 PM, <kayj...@gmail.com> wrote:

I am definitely interested in helping out!  The only skill I have right now is weeding but I'd love to learn more about farming.  The day I would be able to get up there might change from week to week (I am a student at URI and work part-time) but I will be able to make it once a week.  Let me know if you could still use the help.
Cheers,
Kathleen

On Thursday, August 23, 2012 11:09:55 AM UTC-4, Red Planet Farm wrote:

Red Planet is a "chemical-free" vegetable farm located on Greenville Ave in Johnston, RI. We run a CSA, sell to restaurants and at the Armory Park Farmers' Market. Right now, we need some extra help around the farm, and so are offering work-shares in our CSA.
For those not familiar with this arrangement, it means you become a member of our CSA in exchange for 1 day of work per week. The work varies and is dependent on your skill-set, but here are a few typical farm chores that are almost always happening: weeding, picking, washing, mowing, raking, hoeing, spreading compost, feeding chickens, greenhouse work, carpentry, planting, irrigation maintenance, pruning, rototilling etc.
What you get: A generous pile of seasonal produce each week which is usually worth $20-30, fresh air, exercise, sunshine, and hopefully a bit of farming knowledge that you didn't have before. We are looking for folks who can plan to work 1 day a week until at least Nov. 1. If you like the work and want to keep at it longer, we'll have need of labor right up til Christmas.

Thanks,
Matt & Catherine

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[Matt Tracy]

Hello Mary,
Sounds good. We are still looking, as we had a no-show. Monday and Weds. especially are days we need help. It would be great if you wanted to come and say hi tomorrow (weds.) just to chat and get a sense of the place; if you're up for it, you could try your hand at a few chores.
If Wednesday doesn't work to meet, throw out a few other days!

Thanks,
Matt

On Sat, Sep 8, 2012 at 12:01 PM, <mlho...@comcast.net> wrote:

Hi Catherine,

I'm not sure if you are still looking for help but, I'm available Mon, Wed, or Fri. I have a large garden myself, chickens, weed, mow,plant, and prune plants around the yard (not fruit trees, but don't need  much instruction). I'd love to learn more.

Mary 

On Thursday, August 23, 2012 11:09:55 AM UTC-4, Red Planet Farm wrote:

Red Planet is a "chemical-free" vegetable farm located on Greenville Ave in Johnston, RI. We run a CSA, sell to restaurants and at the Armory Park Farmers' Market. Right now, we need some extra help around the farm, and so are offering work-shares in our CSA.
For those not familiar with this arrangement, it means you become a member of our CSA in exchange for 1 day of work per week. The work varies and is dependent on your skill-set, but here are a few typical farm chores that are almost always happening: weeding, picking, washing, mowing, raking, hoeing, spreading compost, feeding chickens, greenhouse work, carpentry, planting, irrigation maintenance, pruning, rototilling etc.
What you get: A generous pile of seasonal produce each week which is usually worth $20-30, fresh air, exercise, sunshine, and hopefully a bit of farming knowledge that you didn't have before. We are looking for folks who can plan to work 1 day a week until at least Nov. 1. If you like the work and want to keep at it longer, we'll have need of labor right up til Christmas.

Thanks,
Matt & Catherine

[Kathleen Smith]

Sorry I haven't gotten back to you all yet, school just started and I'm trying to nail down a final schedule.  I can come up for a few hours Friday 9/21 morning (7am-10:30?) or Saturday 9/22 (same time) if that's acceptable
Kathleen