Crabtree Farms' Harvest Helpers and Vegetable Farm Support

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Description

We are looking for volunteers to help with harvest and farm maintenance during the busy upcoming season! 

The shifts will be on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings from 9am-12pm. Wednesdays are dedicated to harvesting produce and preparing for the Main Street Farmer's Market. 

Projects include:

  • MAIN PROJECT: Preparing the fields for p lanting
  • Soil prep, composting, irrigation, and bed prep
  • Planting and transplanting
  • Weeding and mulching
  • Plant care and pest management
  • Produce harvesting
  • Seed starting and germination
  • Beautifying the farm and Community garden spaces
  • Cleaning and organizing tools


Volunteers should bring a water bottle and wear closed toed shoes and long pants. Activity level is moderate to high. Some bending, squatting, lifting included in all tasks. Activities include, but are not limited to, field prep, planting, plant care, property maintenance, harvesting, weeding and general landscaping. 

There are some options for folks with a little bit more limited mobility or may need some shady options (like washing and produce packing). We are happy to make accommodations with a little heads-up. Please reach out to cwatts@crabtreefarms.org for more information.

Please review the available slots at this link: Volunteer Sign Up Portal

Thank you!

Crabtree Farms

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 18 and 80.
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Inclement Weather Plan: We will not work in lightning or tornado warnings, but rain is usually in the forecast, so bring your rain gear and waterproof shoes, and an extra change of clothes if you need it! We will always email you t let you know if the weather will be cancelling our plans.

Location

Get Connected Icon 1000 E. 30th St
Chattanooga, TN  37407