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Work With Us?
We are looking for another individual to be a part of our 2020 Farm Team!  

Farm Internship 2020
  • Contract length: May to Nov 2020
  • Work Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
  • Wage:  $14.00 - $18.00 / hour depending on skills & experience 
  • On-Farm accommodations available

Sleepy G is seeking a Farm Intern that will work as a member of a 3-5 person farm crew. This position is specifically geared for an individual who has skills and experience with machine operation, machine maintenance, carpentry and other hard skills.  Those without experience in any of the above areas will not be considered.
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Sleepy G is:
  • The leading Organic grower in the region
  • Certified Organic by EcoCert Canada
  • A well-established Market Farm and has been growing vegetables and raising animals in Pass Lake since 2006
  • Maintaining a beef herd to provide for the fertility needs of the farm
  • Using modern market-farming tools, machines and equipment including precision hoes, Tuff-bilt cultivating tractor, BCS & 4 wheel tractors, keyline plough, bed former, quality totes, hoophouses, hose reel irrigation, electric deer fencing, 3 season packhouse, root washer, cold storage etc.
  • Production focused and provides staff with tools and training to become effective and efficient in their tasks.
 
You are:
  • Highly motivated to assist in fulfilling the immediate and long-term goals of the farm
  • Mature, conscientious, self-motivated, resilient, and capable of following verbal instruction
  • Non-smoking
  • Not returning to school in September/able to complete the season in full
 
Successful candidates will:
  • Receive paid, on-the-job training and skills development to be successful in occupation and life
  • Receive an hourly wage (subject to CRA deductions), WSIB coverage, 900+ insurable hours
  • Work Sunday-Thursday 8am to 5pm (1 hour unpaid lunch)
  • Eat elaborate lunches every workday, morning & lunch coffee included!
  • Optional semi-private housing on the farm with electricity, Wi-Fi, shared staff kitchen, shower, outhouse ​
Application Process
Candidates are expected to apply via email to info(at)sleepygfarm.ca using Farm Intern as subject line. A resume shall be attached as a PDF and cover letter written in the body of the email.
 
Only selected applicants will be contacted to provide more information with regard to skills, experience and references. 
Casual Volunteer and Work-Share opportunities are also available for 2020.  Please email the farm for more details.
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SLEEPY G FARM IS A COMMUNITY
CSA stands for “Community Supported Agriculture”. CSA members purchase a subscription to the farm’s harvest prior to the growing season.  In exchange for the membership fee, CSA members will receive a portion of the farm's harvest throughout the growing season. CSA programs are a wonderful way for people to strengthen their relationship with food through an increased awareness of the cycles of nature and the gift of harvest. By being a member of our CSA you will enjoy fresh, ripe, seasonal produce grown right here in Northwestern Ontario! 

There are a number of other benefits to the CSA member which include supporting your local economy, minimizing the carbon footprint related to feeding your family, becoming connected with farming, and trust in the quality and safety of the food you eat.  We, the farmers are directly accountable to you, our members.

Benefits to the farmers include a guaranteed sale of much of the farm’s produce, money at the beginning of the season when it is needed most, and pride in contributing to our community in a real and meaningful way.  Additionally, we get the opportunity to get to know our Members on a personal level which is often very rewarding as many of our customers are passionate about the same things as us.  CSA is not only about high quality food – it’s also about community building.  

Sleepy G has a mechanism for lower income families to access the CSA programme.  If you would like to apply for a CSA membership subsidy please email us for more details.
Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada
Sleepy G Farm 2020