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RED RIDGE FARMS

Red Ridge Farms/ Flavor MarkeT

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Farmer(s): Ami and Jim Zumalt

Location: Odessa, MO

Contact: 
jaaaz@embarqmail.com
 
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Apprenticeship opportunities: Paid full time, paid part time

Red Ridge Farms is a four season 3-acre production farm.  In 2013, we produced a record 20,000 pounds of certified organic vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers.  We grow over 60 different crops annually.  We sell at four markets and manage a 40+ member CSA program. 

Apprentices will learn many aspects of local food production, including: production scheduling, direct seeding, seedling production, transplanting, soil health and management, irrigation, field maintenance, high tunnel management, succession planting, cover cropping, organic pest & weed control, season extension, harvesting, post-harvest care, market preparation and sales, CSA preparation, distribution, and record keeping.

Red Ridge Farms is committed to training the right apprentice; the apprentice must be committed to working the entire season.

Schedule: 3 to 5 days a week, including some weekend work.  Season begins in February or March, and ends in September or October.  Part and Full-time positions with some work possible during the off-season (October through January).   Wage: fresh produce and $9/hour wage.


Apprentice must:
-Be physically fit and able to consistently lift 50 pounds
-Be task oriented and able to complete assignments efficiently and with quality
-Have experience in farming or outside physical labor
-Be able to work in extreme weather conditions
-Be willing to learn new methods and apply them daily
-Maintain a valid driver’s license and have transportation
-Be dedicated to organic agriculture

Email cover letter and resume to Ami Zumalt at:  jaaaz@embarqmail.com    
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Photo Credits: The Flavor Market, KC Food Circle

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    • About >
      • Organizing Committee & Advisory Board
      • Contact
  • Beginning Farmer Wholesale Project
    • Farmer Mentor Program
    • Mentor Farms
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      • Host Map & Chart
    • Graduates
  • Workshops
  • GROWERSKC listserv
  • Resources