Company description

The farm is located in Paonia Colorado along the North Fork of the Gunnison river in the North Fork Valley. We practice organic or restorative cropping systems and are constantly working to experiment and improve our ecosystem health. We grow produce for our community as well as regionally adapted seed, that we sell throughout the country. The farm is located on an old heirloom orchard with over 100 year old trees that we are slowly rehabilitating. Summer brings many pear and apples that are available for farm crew. We are taking advantage of the already existing perennial breaks and envision building these out at pollinator, food forest areas to break up production areas.

Job description

We are committed to supporting a strong regional food system from the seed up! We breed, select, and trial varieties to find those that thrive in our unique high desert growing conditions for farmers and gardeners. We are looking for passionate team members that want to join us in that effort and help get seeds to the people. For the lead position you will work closely with Laura and have a bit more of a managerial role, taking the lead in the pack house or perhaps on a day when Laura need to bring her attention to other aspects of the business. Because of this you will learn more about the business of running a farm and seed company. You will be included in some decision making processes and be asked for your honest feedback about farm operations.

You will be involved in all areas of the farm from weeding in the field, to harvest, to in the seed house (if needed) to support all enterprises of the farm. Work will include but not be limited to harvesting, cultivating, trellising, pruning, irrigating, seed packing, and managing row cover. This person will have more responsibilities during harvest days and may be asked to manage staff in the harvest shed. We will carry out tasks on the farm related to irrigation, planting, and greenhouse management. You will learn High Desert techniques of hand pollination, roguing, selection of seed crops, seed harvesting, threshing and seed cleaning.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

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Deadline

March 07, 2026