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Lokelani Ohana
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Lokelani 'Ohana is looking for a biodynamic trained individual or couple to join a 19 year Camphill inspired initiative on Maui.
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Biodynamic experience is required. Certification is preferred to offer an internship program. 

If You are:

  • Mature with good social and communication skills,

  • Have Excellent management skills with all people and the farm,

  • Well organized,

  • Don’t mind working in a warm, humid, rainy environment,

  • Willing to learn about the native environment, tropical plants and seasons.

We would like to hear from you! 

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinating work with the Biodynamic “BD” calendar, implementing overall BD practices: maintaining soil health,  planting, harvesting, compost building, preparation applications, and record keeping.

  • Participate with interviewing, training, and working with the farm crew.

  • Coordinating deliveries of produce for markets and food hubs for distribution.(possible CSA).

  • Keep track of inventory and materials, tools, supplies and order in a timely manner.

  • Have a good relationship with farm equipment ie, maintenance, manage repairs.

  • Knowledge and maintenance of the irrigation system that comes from mountain river water. We  have a filtration system with a fifteen thousand gallon water tank.  

  • Removing invasive species, pest management.

  • Work is 5-6 days per week, 5 to 6 hours a day, could be more if you have experience and ability to run an internship program, offer farm tours, and teach classes,

  • Network with the Maui community, ie: attend Maui Farmers Union meetings. 

You will get:

Private room, utilities, basic staples and a monthly stipend, 

There is a communal farm kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor enclosed shower (see the stars at night!).There will be a one-month orientation period provided by the present farm manager, who is BD trained, but not certified. We are a drug and tobacco free environment.

Sincere Inquiries, please contact Christina Chang (808)344-4338

www.lokelaniohana.org

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