More vegetable baskets available!
Sign up for the second round of our Weekly Vegetable Basket program to receive a weekly box of nutritious seasonal vegetables for 15 weeks starting the week of July 6th!
We offer two options for basket size:
The ‘Lettuce Eat’ Basket: $25 weekly basket includes 6-8 seasonal vegetables and herbs
The 'Unbeetable' Basket: $35 weekly basket which includes 8-10 seasonal vegetables and herbs
One Time Payment:
The 'Lettuce Eat' basket is $376 for the season and the Un’beet’able basket is $526 for the season. Payment for baskets can be made by e-transfer (soilmatescoop@gmail.com), or mailing us a cheque. A one-time payment due within 3 business days of signing up will reserve your space.
Payment Plan:
You can also choose our payment plan of 2 payments throughout the season.
Payments for 'Lettuce Eat' are $188 - first due within 3 days of form submission, final one on August 1st
Payments for 'Unbeetable' are $263 - first due within 3 days of form submission, final one on August 1st
Work Trades:
Given the current circumstances, we are also open to skilled work trades (eg. Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Social media, Marketing, etc.). If this is of interest to you, please contact us directly to discuss options.
Where to Pick-up:
We are opening up spots at all of our pick up locations on the South Shore.
Soil Mates Farm is committed to offering our community the highest quality produce, grown in an ecologically responsible manner. We want you to be the healthiest, best version of you, so that you can go out and give your best to the world!
Sign up for the second round of our Weekly Vegetable Basket program to receive a weekly box of nutritious seasonal vegetables for 15 weeks starting the week of July 6th!
We offer two options for basket size:
The ‘Lettuce Eat’ Basket: $25 weekly basket includes 6-8 seasonal vegetables and herbs
The 'Unbeetable' Basket: $35 weekly basket which includes 8-10 seasonal vegetables and herbs
One Time Payment:
The 'Lettuce Eat' basket is $376 for the season and the Un’beet’able basket is $526 for the season. Payment for baskets can be made by e-transfer (soilmatescoop@gmail.com), or mailing us a cheque. A one-time payment due within 3 business days of signing up will reserve your space.
Payment Plan:
You can also choose our payment plan of 2 payments throughout the season.
Payments for 'Lettuce Eat' are $188 - first due within 3 days of form submission, final one on August 1st
Payments for 'Unbeetable' are $263 - first due within 3 days of form submission, final one on August 1st
Work Trades:
Given the current circumstances, we are also open to skilled work trades (eg. Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Social media, Marketing, etc.). If this is of interest to you, please contact us directly to discuss options.
Where to Pick-up:
We are opening up spots at all of our pick up locations on the South Shore.
- Chester: Thursday mornings starting at 10am in the parking lot of the Eleanor Pew Memorial Arena (190 Pig Loop Rd)
- Mahone Bay/Lunenburg: Thursday mornings from 10:00-11:30am in the driveway of 54 Mader's Cove Road
- Farm: Thursday mornings from 10:00-10:30am in the driveway of our farm (297 Farmington Road, Barss Corner).
- Liverpool: Saturday mornings starting at 10am in the parking lot of Lane’s Privateer Inn (27 Bristol Ave, Liverpool)
Soil Mates Farm is committed to offering our community the highest quality produce, grown in an ecologically responsible manner. We want you to be the healthiest, best version of you, so that you can go out and give your best to the world!
Position: Small-Scale Farm Worker
Start Date: April 1st, 2020
End Date: October 15, 2020
35 hours/week $15/hour plus access to vegetable harvest and lunch time meals
About Our Farm:
Soil Mates Farm is a small vegetable farm in Farmington, Nova Scotia. Our farm is run by first-generation farmers who are passionate about feeding ourselves, our community and our soil. This is the sixth season of operation of the farm and our first full season on our newly purchased farm property.
Job Description & Responsibilities:
We are seeking candidates interested in expanding their knowledge and understanding of organic farming and food production. Individuals should be self-motivated, able to successfully communicate as part of a team and willing to engage in physical work outdoors with a positive attitude. Successful candidates would be expected to assist with a broad range of tasks including but not limited to: weeding, transplanting, harvesting, post-harvest processing, as well as other duties that may arise during the course of the season.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
If you are looking for accommodations in the area, there are some rental options we can provide. Preference will be given to candidates who are unemployed and Canadian citizen or permanent resident legally entitled to work in Canada and are a Nova Scotia resident as position is funded through the START program.
To apply please send a cover letter and resume to soilmatescoop@gmail.com.
Start Date: April 1st, 2020
End Date: October 15, 2020
35 hours/week $15/hour plus access to vegetable harvest and lunch time meals
About Our Farm:
Soil Mates Farm is a small vegetable farm in Farmington, Nova Scotia. Our farm is run by first-generation farmers who are passionate about feeding ourselves, our community and our soil. This is the sixth season of operation of the farm and our first full season on our newly purchased farm property.
Job Description & Responsibilities:
We are seeking candidates interested in expanding their knowledge and understanding of organic farming and food production. Individuals should be self-motivated, able to successfully communicate as part of a team and willing to engage in physical work outdoors with a positive attitude. Successful candidates would be expected to assist with a broad range of tasks including but not limited to: weeding, transplanting, harvesting, post-harvest processing, as well as other duties that may arise during the course of the season.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
- Self-motivated
- Willing to work outdoors in all weather
- Punctual
- Previous experience in agriculture, particularly organic agriculture is an asset.
- Previous experience doing outdoor and/or manual labour also an asset but if you have a willingness to learn we will train you!
If you are looking for accommodations in the area, there are some rental options we can provide. Preference will be given to candidates who are unemployed and Canadian citizen or permanent resident legally entitled to work in Canada and are a Nova Scotia resident as position is funded through the START program.
To apply please send a cover letter and resume to soilmatescoop@gmail.com.