Labor Link Montgomery

As we all adjust to a new normal under Coronavirus, farmers are finding ways to keep feeding our community even as they must change their business models overnight. One tough issue is finding labor. At the same time, the virus has disrupted the careers of many, many people. Labor Link Montgomery is MCA's effort to connect people needing work with local farms that are ramping up production. Watch this space for opportunities. If you are looking for help on your farm, contact us at info@mocoalliance.org with your listing and we will get it posted. 

In the mean time, for those looking for local volunteer opportunities and other resources - check out our Coronavirus resource page. 
Labor Link Listings
  • Rocklands Farm seeking seasonal employee housing:

    Be a part of strengthening your local farming community even if you aren't a farmer or don't have land. Consider hosting one of our team members by renting a basement or studio apartment, or an extra bedroom in your home.

    Since 2010, Rocklands Farm has fulfilled it's mission to "Feed, Nourish, and Engage" the local community. We have been blessed by the support of our community and we are growing our farming team.

    Our employees are passionate about stewarding the land, caring for crops & livestock, feeding our community, and sharing their knowledge & experience. They are responsible, considerate, and engaging folks from various backgrounds.

    We are looking for seasonal (6 - 9 month) rental opportunities (but are open to longer stays), fair market rental rates, and general proximity (<20 minutes) from the Poolesville area.


    Please contact Greg if interested at Greg@RocklandsFarmMD.com
  • Chicken of the Woods Permaculture Farm in Darnestown seeks to eliminate non-local, high embodied-energy inputs through behavioral changes and appropriate technology while closing community waste loops to achieve a nutrient-balanced, ecologically-thriving, climate-change resilient model of food production. We strive to grow a network of people/farms between which goods and skills are exchanged. 
    In all seasons, we offer opportunities for day volunteers, internships to high school (SSL hours) and college students (college credit) with focus on regenerative agriculture or permaculture design. Activities include organic biointesive gardening, chicken/goat care, green building and assisting with an Egg CSA.


    Please contact Bridgette at chickenwoodsfarm@gmail.com if you are interested.
  • Start-up native tree and flower nursery is looking for help watering and planting, updating Website and data entry.  If you are interested in being involved with any of these endeavors, please let me know.  Most of our trees and flowers are native to the Mid-Atlantic region, and we grow them in containers made of recycled plastic bottles.  We pump our water from a pond and use different mixes of soil.  Ours is a low-key friendly operation on a beautiful 40-acre lot in Clarksburg.  The pond is great for swimming or floating on hot, summer days, and there are trails along the back 12 acres.  Bring your dog!  There are bees in the clover and deer roaming the meadows, and you can hear a rooster crowing in the distance.  Come check us out!  Treetalknatives.com and 703-401-1949.   Thank you!
  • Dodo Farms in Brookeville Maryland is seeking volunteer farm hands to help Farmer Niyi with harvesting, packing, weeding and other tasks on our farm. We will greatly appreciate volunteers who can commit at least 3 hours at a time on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Interested volunteers should send an email to dodofarms@gmail.com or text at 410-440-0822.
  • A farm in Barnesville seeks 1 day a week help - mostly gardening - mulching, weeding, watering, plantingSometimes feed and care of farm animals - horse, sheep, chickens Cleaning kennel and playing with the Labradors Brushing Pyrenees giving affection. Helping with larger projects as they arise.  $15/hr Contact: susandavis_6@me.com
  • The Farm at Our House is looking for a farm crew member to assist with field work, post harvest handling and marketing.  The post can be found on our website www.thefarmatourhouse.com .  We hope to fill the position immediately.

  • Gardens by Garth, Inc is a family owned and operated landscaping business located in the Ag Reserve. We are looking for a part time laborer to add to our team. Three days a week from 7:00 to 3:30. We can be flexible with days available but need full days. Job details include weeding, trimming, planting, mulching, and other various tasks. No mowing. Must have transportation. Must be able to lift 50lbs.  Please email gardensbygarth@comcast.net or leave a message at 301-972-7266 if interested.