Wild Roots Farm is hiring for our seasonal farm crew!!
We are looking for the right someone to work with us full-time (40hrs/week) from April through at least October. This person will assist with every aspect of our farming regimen from sowing seeds in the propagation house, to harvest and packing. Usually all our crew works together and sometimes there are independent tasks. We are committed to helping the next generation of farmers learn in a hands-on environment, which is why we are completely open about all aspects of our business and work alongside our employees. Come get your hands dirty this summer, take home unlimited amounts of produce and share in our 2018 season while learning our method of farming.
Wild Roots Farm is owned and operated by partners Mary Colombo and Brian Shipman. This season is the start of our 4th year managing/operating our farm business and our 9th year in farming together. We grow a wide variety of vegetables on 3 acres using organic methods. Our main market is direct-to- restaurants in Portland and we also have a small CSA program. Wild Roots is located in East Gresham and we are part of the Headwaters Farm Incubator Program, which helps new and beginning farmers access land and infrastructure. Our farm crew is comprised of the two of us farmers plus another full-time employee who is coming back after working with us last season.
Responsibilities include:
We are looking for the right someone to work with us full-time (40hrs/week) from April through at least October. This person will assist with every aspect of our farming regimen from sowing seeds in the propagation house, to harvest and packing. Usually all our crew works together and sometimes there are independent tasks. We are committed to helping the next generation of farmers learn in a hands-on environment, which is why we are completely open about all aspects of our business and work alongside our employees. Come get your hands dirty this summer, take home unlimited amounts of produce and share in our 2018 season while learning our method of farming.
Wild Roots Farm is owned and operated by partners Mary Colombo and Brian Shipman. This season is the start of our 4th year managing/operating our farm business and our 9th year in farming together. We grow a wide variety of vegetables on 3 acres using organic methods. Our main market is direct-to- restaurants in Portland and we also have a small CSA program. Wild Roots is located in East Gresham and we are part of the Headwaters Farm Incubator Program, which helps new and beginning farmers access land and infrastructure. Our farm crew is comprised of the two of us farmers plus another full-time employee who is coming back after working with us last season.
Responsibilities include:
- Seed-starting in the propagation house
- Every aspect of harvest from picking, packing, washing and storage
- Transplanting
- Irrigation setup and maintenance
- Fertilizing
- Weeding
- Positive attitude
- Passion for growing/cooking food
- Desire to work collaboratively
- Physically/mentally able to work long and sometimes strenuous days
- Good communication skills and willingness to give/receive constructive criticism
- Reliable transportation (we are not close to public transit and no on-farm housing)
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Willingness to work in all weather conditions
- Prefer at least one year experience working on a commercial farm/garden
- Starting wage of $13/hr
- 40 hours a week, Monday through Thursday generally 7-5
- Flexible in April/May, not much room for flexibility during summer/early fall
- take home LOTS of produce for fresh eating and preserving
