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Re: Organic Job Opening
>
> Kretschmann Farm April 17,1997
> 257 Zeigler Rd.
> Rochester, PA 15074
> (412)452-7189 email kmann@usaor.net
>
> Dear Sustainable Agriculturists,
> Could you please post this listing the appropriate "career
> opportunities" place? If any
> questions, please contact me.
> If this type of listing is not compatable with the intent of your
> database, I could also be
> interested in "seasonal" help which might result in someone to fill the
> job listed below a
> year or two down the road.
>
> Position available:
> Small and highly diversified certified organic vegetable and fruit
> farm of 20 years needs
> help with production and marketing of fresh produce. Profitable 60A
> farm near
> Pittsburgh, PA has grown past the ability of owner to keep up alone.
> 275+ subscribers
> (CSA) plus greenhouse and wholesale market keep us (plus 2-3 Mexican
> workers) very
> busy from February through November. Crops range from nearly any
> vegetable to apples,
> strawberries, and fresh herbs. Opportunity for hard-working
> individual. Farm production
> experience desired, but more important is motivation, versitility and
> creativity. Degree
> preferred. Nearby free housing is a possibility. Spanish speaking a
> plus. Salary
> dependent on experience; will be fair. Would like a multi-year
> commitment.
> Since beginning, our farm has been farmed strictly organically. The
> basic, no-shortcuts,
> "farmer's footsteps are the best fetilizer", pay-as-you-go, simpler is
> better, "don't put all
> your eggs in one basket", farming method is how we've done it.
> Realistic production and
> good marketing have been our forte. We are committed to sustainable
> organics,
> regionalism, reasonable consumer pricing, efficiency, and
> professionalism.
> This is a serious entry-level career opportunity.
> Contact Don at Kretschmann Farm, 257 Zeigler Rd. Rochester, PA.
> 15074 412-
> 452-7189
>
> Thanks,
>
> Don Kretschmann