Gaining Ground Farm

by | Dec 28, 2016 | Uncategorized

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We are a family farm located 15 minutes outside of Asheville NC. We have a diversified organic vegetable operation that works closely with a dozen of the best restaurants in downtown to harvest and deliver to them (twice per week) whatever is in season. We attend two tailgate markets each week (North Asheville Tailgate Market and the River Arts District Market) and have a 25 member CSA. Our farm hosts several farm-to-table dinners throughout the season. Along with our vegetables, we have a herd of Red Devon cattle and a flock of laying hens. We have been growing and selling in Asheville since the late 90's. The vegetables that we grow are geared towards people who like to cook.
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You can find us at two tailgate markets each week (North Asheville Saturday Morning Tailgate Market and the River Arts District Market). We also have a 25 member CSA.

About purchasing from Gaining Ground Farm...

“Quality people growing quality food. We are lucky to have them in our community.”

- Meredith, customer and manager of Living Web Farm

Our work schedule…

Our interns get a feel for what it takes to run a profitable diversified vegetable operation. You will be working alongside of us planting, weeding, harvesting, laughing, packing, and delivering vegetables. You will be attending market, delivering to restaurants, checking the cows, watering the pigs, setting up irrigation, trellising tomatoes and cleaning garlic.

Compensation offered...

You will have a bed in the loft of our packing house, or in one of our school buses. Kitchen, laundry, and bath are all provided. You will be working along side 4-6 other people. You will be working Monday - Friday and alternating weekend chores with co-workers. You will have full access to beef, pork, eggs, vegetables, and $800 dollars per month depending on experience.

To inquire about employment opportunities, please contact us by email between January and June.

About working for Gaining Ground Farm...

“Anne and Aaron make a great team. They have different backgrounds in farming, so between the two of them they have a lot of knowledge to share. I am farming on my own, now, after interning at Gaining Ground for two seasons, and I still ask them for advice and recommendations. Beyond farming, they are funny, kind people and I miss them all the time.”

- Catherine, former apprentice and owner of Warbler Creek Farm

This farm has no listed events, but is open to the public.

About purchasing from Gaining Ground Farm...

“Quality people growing quality food. We are lucky to have them in our community.”

- Meredith, customer and manager of Living Web Farm

About working for Gaining Ground Farm...

“Anne and Aaron make a great team. They have different backgrounds in farming, so between the two of them they have a lot of knowledge to share. I am farming on my own, now, after interning at Gaining Ground for two seasons, and I still ask them for advice and recommendations. Beyond farming, they are funny, kind people and I miss them all the time.”

- Catherine, former apprentice and owner of Warbler Creek Farm

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