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Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Organic Farm Work

Looking for a summer job? The Phillies Bridge Farm Project near New Paltz is looking for people to fill the following positions.

One month Farm Intern--Work with the farmers and three other farm interns planting, cultivating, and harvesting vegetables on five acres for a local CSA membership. Some animal care and other general farm management tasks. Learn about small scale organic farming and Community Supported Agriculture.
July 24-August 19
$8/hour
40-50 hours/week

Part-time Farm Intern to start ASAP, same job description as mentioned above except 20-30 hours/week for a few weeks, starting NOW until the beginning of July.

If you are interested in either position, contact Gwenael or Alex at 256-9108 or e-mail at infor@philliesbridge.org

The Phillies Bridge Farm Project promotes sustainable farming through farm demonstrations, internships, research, outreach, and education. The Farm Project operates a community supported agriculture (CSA) program that provides biodynamically and organically grown food for approximately 150 families. Low income families receive 10% of the shares plus surplus produce. The Project also provides school children, CSA members, and the general public with opportunities to learn about the connection between food production and the environment and to participate in sustainable agriculture practices.
For more information, check out http://philliesbridge.org

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