Do you have at least one year of experience working on a farm? We need you! Gwenyn Hill Farm is hiring full-time, seasonal employees for the 2021 season. Immediate start times available. 

We are looking for 1-3 people to join our Farm Crew. This person would work with our management team, crew leaders, and farm staff to perform day-to-day operations on the farm. This work includes but is not limited to: greenhouse production, planting, weeding, harvesting, mulching, trellising, washing, packing, CSA customer service, gathering eggs, working with livestock, maintaining the orchard, general farm maintenance such as mowing, and accurate record-keeping.

The work is very physical and is performed under all weather conditions. You must be able to work alone or in a group and be conscious of efficiency and quality.

Operation of machinery such as tractors or skid steers is not required, but willingness to learn is preferred. Se habla español.

Start and End Dates: Flexible. Generally the season starts in May and goes through early November. 

Positions Available: 3

Length of Stay: 6 months minimum

Educational Opportunities: Working on an organic farm means that you will be in a constant state of learning. Every day provides new tasks, new challenges, and new opportunities. We grow 75 different vegetables. Learning how to plant, transplant, care for, harvest, wash, pack, and cook these vegetables can be a challenge.

Skills Desired: Applicants for the Farm Crew position should have at least one year of related experience caring for plants, either at another farm, or at a greenhouse or nursery. You must be able to lift 50 pounds. We are interested in employees who have a desire to work here for more than one year, with opportunities for additional responsibilities and pay raises.

Hours & Compensation: Work hours are generally Monday-Friday from 8 am to 6 pm with a one-hour unpaid lunch break. Tuesdays and Thursdays are CSA pickup days, so from May through October, we may work until closer to 7 pm on those days. Overtime is not paid to agricultural workers in Wisconsin. Competitive wages will increase with experience and start at at least $14 / hour. 

Housing: Employees will need to secure their own housing as well as a reliable means of transportation to and from the farm in our rural area.