Full-Time Farm Crew

Seeking two passionate, hardworking, and detail-oriented people to join our farm crew for the 2025 season. Ideal candidates should enjoy physical labor, possess a strong interest in food and farming, and appreciate working as part of a team. Our farm crew is the heart of our farm and crew members participate in all areas of vegetable production from transplanting, weeding and crop care to harvesting, washing and packing. The farm crew position can be tailored to fit applicants' interests with opportunities to take on lead roles and responsibilities as the season progresses. For interested applicants there may also be opportunities to participate in our pasture-based livestock operation which includes pigs, chickens and goats.

Reports to

Farm Owners, Harvest and Pack House Manager, Field Crew Manager

Hours/Schedule

Hours typically range from 40-50 hours per week during peak season (June-October). As an agricultural employer, overtime rates apply after 48 hours per week.

May (Spring Schedule):

  • Tuesday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

June - September (Main Season):

  • Monday/Thursday: 7:00am - 4:30pm

  • Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday: 7:00am - 3:30pm

October - November (Fall Schedule):

  • Monday/Thursday: 8:00am - 5:30pm

  • Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

  • Off Tuesday - Friday of Thanksgiving week

Position Period: Flexible start and end date, must be able to start by May 15th and work through November 30th.

2025 Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Pay:

    • Starting wage: $18.52/hour (Our starting minimum wage is based on the Living Wage calculated for a household with 2 working adults, no children in the Portland Metro Area)

    • Performance bonus (paid at season end)

    • Cost of Living Annual raise for returning employees (we use the CPI to estimate COLA)

  • Benefits - available 30 days after employment

    • 3% IRA Match

    • 60 hours combined PTO/Sick time annually

    • $500 gear & wellness stipend

    • $200 education stipend

  • Farm Perks

    • All the veggies you can eat

    • Chicken and pork share (given out at end of season)

Roles and Responsibilities

Our work follows a consistent weekly rhythm during the main season:

  • Harvest days (2-3 per week): Proper harvest and handling of diverse crops

  • Field days: Transplanting, weeding, and crop maintenance

  • CSA pack days: Building boxes and preparing orders

  • Project days: Infrastructure maintenance and seasonal tasks

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Proper harvest and post-harvest handling of a large variety of vegetable crops

  • Communicating general crop health or other observations made while harvesting to harvest manager

  • Packing CSA boxes, market produce and restaurant orders

  • Transplanting both mechanically and by hand

  • Weed control

  • Crop care – trellising, season extension, pest and disease management

  • Cleaning and maintenance of facilities and grounds

  • Various odd jobs (ditch digging, brush cutting, cleaning equipment and supplies, assisting with delivery driving if needed)

  • Seasonal projects (re-skinning greenhouses, care of existing infrastructure and facilities, light carpentry work)

As part of their role, each crew member takes on a lead responsibility in one area of the farm, such as packing shed, a specific harvest crew (salad, greens, herbs etc), CSA pack, or specific crop management (cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers and eggplant, summer squash). This allows crew members to develop expertise while contributing to the farm's overall success.

For those interested, opportunities to work with our livestock program are also available, including:

  • Animal feeding

  • Moving fencing, housing and water

  • Loading and unloading animals

  • Cleaning pens

General Requirements

Essential Requirements:

  • Have reliable transportation and arrive with enough time (at least 10 minutes early) to change into work gear and be ready to start at shift time.

  • Commit to working the full season (May 15 - November 30, 2025)

  • Be physically fit and able to work in all weather conditions (rain, heat, snow)

  • Have a working cell phone for farm communications

  • Follow detailed food safety and workplace protocols

Work Style & Approach:

  • Maintain focus and quality while performing repetitive tasks

  • Work efficiently while paying attention to detail

  • Stay positive and supportive of teammates, especially during challenging conditions

  • Take initiative to identify and complete tasks

  • Ask questions when unclear and remain open to feedback

  • Approach farm work as a skill to be developed and refined

Physical Demands:

  • Stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the day

  • Lift 35 lbs repeatedly

  • Work outside in varying weather conditions

  • Maintain stamina for 8-hour days of physical work

Team & Communication:

  • Work collaboratively as part of a close-knit crew

  • Communicate clearly with managers and teammates

  • Contribute to a positive, supportive work environment

  • Respect all staff and appreciate their contributions

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

  • One season full-time production vegetable farming experience or equivalent

  • Ability to lift 35 lbs repeatedly

Bonus Skills (not required):

  • Restaurant, farmers market, or grocery store experience

  • Tractor driving experience

  • Management experience

  • Livestock experience

How to Apply & Hiring Process

To apply, fill out our online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with most hiring occurring February through April 2025. Our hiring process includes:

  1. Application review

  2. 15-minute phone screening

  3. Full interview (virtual via Zoom/FaceTime)

  4. On-farm working interview for final candidates (4 hours)