So you want to work on a Farm?
Great news! FarmUp is a thing that is happening. If you don’t know what FarmUp is lend me your ear as I prepare to share some information with you.
First, when does this event happen?
Saturday April 29, 2017. Work is set to start around 9am and will end sometime mid to late afternoon.
Second, what should I expect?
You should expect to work, laugh, get dirty, sweat, groan, laugh, and have fun. The main project for this event is setting fence posts. This involves a lot of digging with a post-hole digger and a shovel. It also involves a lot of pounding. This is good old fashioned physical labor we’re talking about.
There are a few other jobs to get done most of which will involve shovels, wheel barrows, animal poop, dirt and sweat. We have a job for you no matter your fitness or skill level.
Third, what do I need to bring?
Tools, shovels, rakes, pruners, chainsaws, axes, machetes, gloves, hats, snacks, lawn chairs (more on this later).
Fourth, where da food at?
An army marches on its stomach and you are no different. We will be accepting monetary donations for food as well as if you want to bring or send goodies for the crew. Bottled water, granola bars and the like are great. Alcohol is fine after work hours are over.
Fifth, should I bring everyone I’ve ever known?
No, this would be a bad idea because, a) Jimmy Foster is still pissed that you stole his favorite pencil in fourth grade and is looking for payback and b) while the farm has wide open spaces, those spaces need to be treated with kindness and there isn’t a lot of parking available. While many hands make light work there is only so much work that can be done at once. Ideally there will be 25-30 of us and we can handle 50. That’s where it tops out because of parking, food, bathrooms and available work
If you need more details you can reach out for me (@claviusrobinsky).
