Don’t have a CSA yet for 2017? Want to play in the dirt this summer and earn your food for the week? 4hr/week work trade for a CSA share of zero spray vegetables, fruit, flowers, herbs and added value products from Root Bottom Farm.
~ CSA WORK TRADE~
Volunteers must be available for the shift for the entire season May 1-October 1. Spots are limited. Must live locally.
Shifts Available
Tuesday AM – 8AM-noon
Thursday AM – 8AM-noon
Friday AM – 8AM-noon or PM 1PM-5PM
Requirements: Able to lift and carry 50 lbs. Able to work outside in the sun. Have a positive attitude. Please no children or pets during shift.
Please contact Morgan at rootbottom@ gmail.com. Include a short paragraph about yourself and which shift you would like to sign up for.
A unique opportunity for folks who want to visit the farm this summer and get a taste of the farm life.
~ Mini Work Trade Opportunities ~
Sign up for a 'mini work trade' and stay for a week in our newly remodeled tiny house for a daily work exchange that typically lasts two hours. Trades run Monday-Saturday of the week. Examples of tasks include picking blackberries, trimming garlic or picking tomatoes.
We have openings for all of our different busy pickin' seasons. Do your shift and then you have the rest of the day to explore the awesomeness that is Western North Carolina including Asheville, Madison County and the surrounding areas. Our farm is close to the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Appalachian Trail, the French Broad River and more.
Shifts available
May – Strawberries
June – Garlic
July – Blackberries & Garlic
August – Tomatoes
Please contact Morgan at rootbottom@ gmail.com for more information and available dates. Include a short paragraph about yourself and the month and week you are interested in. Spots are limited.
Requirements: Able to work outside in the sun and ability to work two hours a day. Have a positive attitude. Please no children or pets during shift.
Tiny house is 120 sq ft. Includes two sleeping lofts with blankets/linens, fridge and mini kitchen, running water, electricity, books and a deck that overlooks the creek. Bathroom is a separate structure a short distance from the tiny house and includes a propane heated outdoor shower and a composting toilet shared with our intern.
