Company description
Kibo Farm (www.kibosonoma.com) is a 5-acre family farm located on Sonoma Mountain in Sonoma County, CA. The farm is on the property of Belden Barns Winery (www.beldenbarns.com). Our focus is on growing unique, high quality fruits and vegetables, following organic principles and practices. We specialize in interesting varieties, particularly Asian vegetables as well as storage crops like popcorn and milling corn. In addition to vegetables we have 1.5-acres of diverse tree fruit, primarily heirloom apples for cider. We sell our produce wholesale through the F.E.E.D. Cooperative where it is distributed to restaurants, retailers and corporate campuses around the Bay Area. Our dry goods and the cider we bottle in collaboration with Belden Barns are sold primarily on-site and online to Belden Barns’ customers. We are passionate about producing delicious food and sharing our knowledge about farming.
Job description
We are seeking a hardworking and enthusiastic person to join our small farm crew for the 2026 season from May through the end of November.
The farm crew works closely with the farm owners to sow, transplant, harvest, wash and pack produce. Other tasks include bed preparation, weeding, irrigating, and orchard care. The work can be strenuous, especially during the hottest days of the season, but also a lot of fun. We are looking for people who enjoy physically demanding work outside and working collaboratively, and who have a genuine interest in food production.
Experience & Qualifications
- Experience working on a farm, with at least one season of production farming experience preferred
- Strong communication skills and an upbeat, positive attitude
- Able to work well with others and also independently, while maintaining energy and focus
- Able to work efficiently and meet quality standards
- Capable of repetitive physical work over varied terrain – can bend and kneel, work outside for long hours in a variety of weather conditions, and lift and carry 50 lbs.
- Willingness to apply oneself where needed and take direction and feedback well
- Committed to working the full season, through the end of November 2026
- Punctual
Schedule: Monday through Friday from May through the end of November
Hours: 8 hours per day, 7:00am start time
Compensation: $20.00/hr. We do not have on-farm housing to offer but we can provide plenty of fresh produce.
NOTE: Our location is only accessible via car
Compensation
this position is: hourly, $20/hr +
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Deadline
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