Farm Crew Member

About the Farm(ers)

Racing Heart Farm consists of 2 acres of vegetables (including hoop houses for season extension) on 36 acres of land, with woods and pasture, located in a diverse and beautiful valley. We, Les and Els, are in our 13th season farming together, and have almost 30 years of combined experience. Since moving to this farm in 2017, we have developed no‑till growing practices and currently produce vegetables for a 115‑member CSA, a bustling farmers market, and small wholesale accounts.

In addition to growing vegetables, we are passionate about native plants and willow production. We are intrinsically motivated and are in pursuit of excellence when we approach our work lives. We find this work to be nourishing, challenging, and ever‑evolving as we encounter change in our world, climate, seasons and bodies. We are committed to this work, this land we call home, each other, and the well‑being of all beings.

We value open‑communication, respect and appreciation, self‑care, flexibility, curiosity.

This seasonal job goes from late‑April through October, with the option to work part time before and/or after the season.

• Hourly Wage: $15+ per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Access to fresh, organic vegetables from the farm.
• Gear stipend.
• End‑of‑season bonus for eligible employees.
• Affordable housing options available for highly qualified candidates who wish to live on the farm.
• Opportunity to learn and gain experience in running a successful small farm.
• Returning employees receive a wage increase each season.

• Arrive to work on time and with appropriate attire for the weather.
• Bed Preparation – application of compost and fertilizers, hoeing and raking as necessary.
• Planting – weekly planting and seeding (April–September).
• Weeding and Maintenance – regular weeding, watering and organic pest control to maintain the farm’s aesthetic and functional aspects.
• Harvesting – learn precise and efficient techniques to produce beautiful and uniform bunches.
• Packing – clean, sort and pack vegetables for farmers market, wholesale, and CSA boxes.
• Equipment Operation – operate farm equipment and tools, including the Paper Pot Transplanter, wheel hoes, hand hoes and BCS with various attachments.
• Quality Control – inspect crops for signs of disease, pests and other issues, reporting any issues to Les and Els.
• Delivery – weekly delivery route performed by one Farm Crew Member each week (June–October).

This job requires physical capacity to work in all weather conditions, bend, kneel, squat and lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.

• Has a strong desire to work in a farming career.
• Will work quickly and with attention to detail.
• Strives for excellence in all aspects of the job.
• Has good verbal communication and will ask questions if directions are unclear.
• Is able to share and accept feedback in a team environment.
• Has the strength and endurance to work 8 hours a day.
• Is self‑motivated and able to work alone.
• Enjoys being outside in all kinds of weather.

Regular hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday with one hour unpaid lunch. Delivery day (Wednesday) will begin at 6 a.m. for the driver. Everyone works all major holidays including Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day. We will work together to schedule unpaid time off so that all farm crew members have a chance to take a vacation.

We may adjust the schedule to start earlier and end earlier in extreme heat, smoke or thunderstorms.

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