Megh Marie

Farmer/Gardener FEEDBACK please! On greenhouses, hoophouses, tunnels, etc:

If buying new, who is your go-to supplier?

If buying used, where is your go-to marketplace?

If diy build, what are your go-to designs/materials?

Any notable pros and cons?

Thanks friends!

(Pictured here, a lovely house rocking out right now with winter greens at Bauernbach Farmstead in Halifax, PA 👨‍🌾)

Seeking:
- Long Term Employment
- Volunteer/Trade
- Housing
- Location: NW Oregon or SW Washington

Interests:
- Animal care
- Pastured cattle, goats, sheep, turkeys, ducks, rabbits, etc.
- Silvopasture, rotational grazing, soil remediation
- Animal processing
- Animal breeding
- Perennial fruits, nuts, other crops
- Flowers
- Medicinal herbs and processing
- Agroforestry
- Natural building, construction, passive energy
- Preservation and value-added products

Relevant Experience:
- PDC and Advanced PDC Certified
- 3 years working/living on 3 separate organic, biodynamic, naturally grown farms
- 6 plus years various domestic and livestock animal caretaking: chickens (layers/broilers), turkeys, goats, cattle, ducks
- 3.5 years Organic Coop Operations, Communications, HR, Marketing, Community Outreach, Social Media
- Poultry processing
- Basic carpentry and construction
- Tractor work
- Irrigation
- Annual veggies
- Market gardening, farmers market
- Medicinal/culinary herb growing and processing
- Flower growing and arranging

Hello! I have passionately and tirelessly worked in the field, in the office, and with the public community, all for the name of sustainable agriculture. Most of my experience however diverse has been while residing in PA, but I spent a year farming in NW Washington as well. I am moving to Oregon next month and will be available to start the right position as soon as Jan 1st. Ideally, I'm seeking something long-term and year round, but as I settle into NW Oregon, I am also open to something part-time, temporary or seasonal to help connect the dots.

I am considering all housing options. I am tidy, easy going, respectful and considerate of others, and I love cooking/sharing meals as much as I love eating alone. I am very flexible, emotionally mature, open minded, and a willing hard worker.

I will happily provide resume and references upon request. If you think I could be a good fit for what you're looking for, I look forward to hearing from you!

Instagram: @treefingerfarmer

Peace and vitality to you,

Meghan

Hi Carol-

I spent a year in Coupeville on Whidbey Island, and I would recommend it. It is part of the rain shadow, so gets around half the amount of rain as seattle. The summers are surprisingly dry, with lots of fog coming off the sound and gorgeous afternoons, and the winters are cooler and more damp with regular drizzles. You might see one thunderstorm during the summer, but they are not often. Prevailing winds are common, but lots of room for micro-climates with rolling hills. The more south you go on the island towards Langley, the more wet and overcast it becomes- only part of Whidbey is technically under the rain shadow. You're constantly reminded of water's presence while also being grounded by Mt. Rainier, Mt. Baker, and the Olympic mountains on the horizon depending on which direction you look. Also, the people are great- tons of local producers, homesteaders, farmers (organic), artisans, musicians, etc. Couldn't talk it up more Happy plans to you!

Are you looking for help on your goat farm for 2014 and beyond?
I have just spent the last 2 full seasons interning on farms. Although they gave me amazing experience with vegetables, fruits, chickens and ducks, I am now desperately seeking to work with and learn from goats. My end goal is to have a sustainable off-grid (as much as possible) homestead, and I'm currently gathering the experience and confidence I need to make that happen. I already have extensive experience working with and taking care of a variety of domesticated animals and livestock, but I have not yet spent nearly enough time with goats. I also am a certified permaculture designer and would love to help with any other gardening or farming design and work under those principles.
I am looking for a farm who can give me hands-on experience with kidding, trimming hooves, milking, cheese and yogurt making, and everything in between. Full time employment is ideal, however I'm more than open to consider any apprenticeship or part-time work/live arrangements.
If you think I sound like someone you could use on your farm, let's start a conversation about your goats! Send me a message and I'll gladly give you more information. I look forward to talking with you, all the best!

Sincerely,
Meghan

Hey all-

I'm currently working on a farm on Whidbey Isalnd, WA from Tuesday's-Saturdays, so my Sundays and Mondays are free and open. I'm hoping to find any small jobs around the area to fill up my time and help supplement my low-income lifestyle. I have experience with weeding, harvesting, small tractors, tillers, animals, bed prepping, weed-removal, permaculture design, customer service, etc. Please spread the word around, and email me if you have or know of any work. I am available as soon as next weekend and through mid-November. My e-mail is meghanmjahnke [at] gmail [dot] com. Any help is extremely appreciated, thank you.

Cheers,
Megh