New Roots Farm in Canon City is a small family farm located on five acres. Drawing on the Arkansas River for irrigation water, we produce a diverse variety of predominantly heirloom vegetables for sale through a CSA program, farmers markets, and wholesale. Our farming philosophy is based on the idea that a strong connection to the land is the foundation for healthy communities and cultures. We believe the act of growing and sharing good food is integral to strengthening connections between people with each other and with place. We recognize the farm as an ecosystem, and our ever-evolving farming practices are centered on regenerative agriculture concepts such as building soil health and fertility and increasing biodiversity. Though not certified organic, we do not use any synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, instead relying on natural pest control methods and a combination of minimum tillage, cover crops, crop rotation, compost and manure application, and managed grazing of goats, chickens, and guinea hens to generate soil fertility. At New Roots Farm, our passion is to feed our community in a way that restores and regenerates people and land.
Feel free to contact us regarding farm visits, volunteer days, education programs, CSA program, farmers markets, wholesale
New Roots Farm Intern Position for 2025 Season
Classification: Full-time, hourly, seasonal
Reports to: Farmer/Owner
Hourly rate: $18/hour, 30-40 hours/week, 7 months
Location: Canon City, CO
Position Dates: April 2025-October 2025
Farm Overview: New Roots Farm, LLC is a small, family owned and operated, commercial vegetable production farm located in Canon City, CO. Established in 2017, we grow and sell fresh produce throughout the state, both direct-to-consumer, through a CSA program and farmers markets, and wholesale through food hubs and buying clubs. We produce diverse vegetable crops, both in the field and in hoop houses, employing regenerative farming practices with an emphasis on soil health.
Job Summary: This farm hand position is an entry level position designed to introduce the intern to all aspects of operating a small, commercial vegetable and herb farm, from planning, prepping and planting to harvest, packaging and sales. This position is a hands-on position designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in farming. This position provides the opportunity to build connections with the land and its bounty, as well as with the community it feeds.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with plant propagation and growth, including seeding, transplanting, cultivation, irrigation, disease and pest identification and control.
- Assist with bed preparation, including amending and prepping soil for seeding and transplanting
- Assist with harvest and post-harvest handling and packaging in accordance with the farm’s produce safety plan
- Operate and maintain motorized and hand held tools, including a walk behind tractor and implements, tilther, paper transplanter, and various weeding and harvest tools.
- Manage overhead sprinkler and drip irrigation systems.
- Maintain accurate planting and harvest records.
- Provide quality customer service and demonstrate knowledge of produce and growing practices while interacting with customers at the farmers market.
- Assist with general landscape and building maintenance on the farm.
- Supervise part time employees and volunteers.
Required Skills:
- Enthusiastic desire to learn about healthy food and regenerative, small-scale production farming.
- Ability to pay attention to detail while understanding the bigger picture.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Desire to work outdoors in sometimes extreme weather conditions.
- Ability to engage in physically challenging and sometimes monotonous work under pressure.
- Ability to take direction, ask questions, and accept feedback.
- Ability to work alone or with others.
- Creative problem solving and conflict management skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude and curiosity.
- Good sense of humor is helpful.
- Valid drivers license.
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma
- Previous farming/gardening experience preferred but not required.
- Previous work experience demonstrating ability to work under physically challenging conditions.
To apply, please send resume and 3 employer references to newrootsfarmllc@gmail.com