Vegetable​/Flower Production Trainee

Filigreen Farm is situated on 97 acres in Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, California. It is a Demeter-certified Biodynamic and CCOF-certified organic diversified farm. Primary farm products include tree fruits (apples, pears, stone fruit), blueberries, mixed vegetables, cut-flowers, olives, wine and table grapes.

The farm sells produce and flowers through an on-site farmstand, direct wholesale relationships with restaurants, grocery stores, florists, schools, as well as through various local food hub partners including FEED Cooperative, Mendo Lake Food Hub, Sonoma County Flower Market, and Spork. The farm takes its cues from the larger ecosystem in which it sits. Most inputs are sourced on-site and year-round experimentation and research are core elements of the farm’s mission.

Vegetable/Flower Trainee

• $18/hr
• On-farm housing
• Access to farm produce (fruit, vegetables, and flowers)

Full‑time; five days per week, eight hours per day
Occasional weekend shifts at the farm stand
Paid holidays:
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and the Friday after Thanksgiving
Seasonal position:
March through November

March 2027 through end of November 2027

This seasonal position is part of the annual production team, with a primary focus on vegetable, cut flower, and herb production across approximately 3 acres of diversified crops. These products are distributed through the farm stand, local restaurants, florists/designers, and regional food and flower hubs.

The employee will engage in all aspects of vegetable and flower production, including greenhouse work (seeding, thinning, potting up) and fieldwork (bed preparation, transplanting, direct seeding, hoeing, weeding, trellising, pruning, irrigation, and mulching), as well as harvest and post-harvest handling (washing, packing, and organizing product for sale and distribution).

Additional responsibilities include staffing the farm stand and assisting with deliveries. While the primary focus is on annual production, there may be occasional opportunities to support other areas of the farm, including fruit and value-added production, offering a broader understanding of the farm’s systems.

This role provides hands‑on experience in Biodynamic farming practices and the opportunity to build practical skills in growing, harvesting, and handling high‑quality produce and flowers. While working in the farm stand, the employee will engage directly with customers and represent the farm’s offerings with knowledge and care.

• Soil and bed preparation
• Propagation of vegetables and flowers; greenhouse maintenance
• Garden maintenance for year‑round productivity and aesthetic appeal
• Harvest, wash and pack produce for retail and wholesale orders
• Harvest and organize cut‑flowers for wholesale floral sales
• Accurately handle cash, credit card, and other transactions through an electronic POS system while assisting in the farm stand
• Follow food safety practices and procedures.

• Enthusiasm for organic and Biodynamic farming practices
• Initiative and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to balance time management in self‑directed work and collaborative work, and to prioritize tasks efficiently and thoughtfully
• Clear communication skills and openness to constructive feedback
• Ability to multi‑task and coordinate a variety of activities and projects throughout the day
• Flexibility and positive attitude
• Familiarity with a broad spectrum of crops and horticultural techniques
• Ability to maintain and improve records of farming tasks and production
• Spanish language skills are helpful but not required
• A farmer’s sense of humor…