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Organic Farmer IHM Sisters seek individual to perform all field and greenhouse preparation and work for small organic farm. Tasks include, but are not limited to: raise crops; compost; utilize seed saving techniques; maintain and care for all tools and equipment; provide reports; maintain computerized records; assist with farm web page, sustainable agriculture programs and tours; transfer produce to market; work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, CSA members and others. Qualifications: Bachelor degree, Associate degree or certification in ecology, agriculture, organic farming, master gardening or comparable experience; knowledge of and experience in organic farming and sustainability; experience working on an organic farm, operating/maintaining organic farm machinery and a desire to work the land using sustainable practices; strong organizational and communication skills; ability to learn, understand and support the IHM mission and values, work collaboratively and use Microsoft Office suite. This is a nine month position, February through October. Send cover letter, resume and compensation expectations to Human Resources, 610 W. Elm Avenue, Monroe, MI 48162 Please contact them directly if you are interested. This position is available NOW and they hope to fill it quickly if the right person applies. This is a great opportunity to put your knowledge to work. If you would like to access previous postings to the Mich-Organic listserv you can copy and paste the following URL into your browser address bar http://list.msu.edu/archives/mich-organic.html