Work on our vegetable farm.

4/19/2023
Join our lively work crew and learn organic farming.  All the food we raise is eaten locally, distributed through diverse wholesale and retail operations in Madison and Milwaukee.  We are happy to share our long experience with young and beginning farmers.  This is challenging, satisfying work and you will learn a great deal.  

These positions are open, with details below:
– Assistant Farmer/ Handyperson (FT or PT)
– Seasonal Farmhand (FT or PT)
– High school worker (PT in June, maybe longer)

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Assistant Farmer/ Handyperson (FT or PT)

We are looking for the right person to fill an important support role on our farm.  Tasks range from field operations to building maintenance to local produce deliveries.  You will encounter a broad range of interesting machinery, crops, jobs, and responsibilities. 

• FT candidates must be experienced in operating farm machinery.
• In addition, these skills are valued but not required: machinery maintenance & repair, or carpentry, or delivery experience. 
• Candidates must be physically fit.
• This employee will deliver produce orders in our trucks.  An insurable driving record is required.

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Schedule and compensation

• The FT position is 40 hours/week during the growing season, but we will consider PT candidates who are available 20+ hours per week.  Work is generally Monday – Friday but tasks can be scheduled for evenings and weekends if that is when you are available. 
• Our growing season runs April/May – November.  This is a year-round position for the right person, with part-time work available December – March.
• Compensation: $18 – $25 per hour based on experience, plus commuting subsidy, abundant produce to take home, and a probable year-end bonus.
• We do not provide housing.

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Seasonal Farmhands (FT or PT)

• Our season runs May/June through mid-November. Applicants must be available to work through October or November.  Winter work is possible.
• Tasks include planting, weeding, harvesting, washing and packing produce.
• Full-time (FT) and part-time (PT) schedules available.
• Prior farming experience is valuable but not necessary.
• Must be physically fit and able to lift 40 lb. 
• Competitive wage, $17.50+/hour, based on experience plus commuting subsidy and abundant produce to take home.  Most first-year employees receive a $0.50/hour bonus, for total wage of $18.00+ per hour.
• We do not provide housing.

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Available Farmhand schedules.  

• FT: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 or 6:00 pm (~40 hours/week)
• PT: Four full days during Monday – Friday (~32 hours/week)
• PT: Mornings, Monday to Friday (~20 hours/week)

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High School students (PT only)

We have PT openings for high school workers during June and possibly longer.  Wage depends on age and schedule.

Please complete the form below to apply for any of these positions.

If you have trouble with the form, you can send an email titled “2024 job application” to [email protected] with your full name, email, phone number, and the other information requested in the form.  Please include your resume if you have one prepared.
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