Farm Crew/Market Garden Worker

About the role

The Farm WildSide farm is a small regenerative farm growing a diverse mix of vegetables, flowers, chestnuts, small fruits and berries in western Orange county. Looking for someone to join our small team this Fall season full-time/part-time, to help with all aspects of our farm work. Core Focus: Cultivating diverse vegetables, herbs, and fruits utilizing regenerative methods. Work Environment: Mostly outdoors in all weather conditions, requiring significant physical stamina.

Responsibilities

• Field Production & greenhouse work: Handle seeding, bed preparation, transplanting, cultivating and hand-weeding
• Crop Care & Irrigation: Set up, monitor, and move drip or overhead irrigation systems; scout for pests and manage diseases organically.
• Harvest & Post-Harvest: Harvest crops at peak freshness, wash, bundle, pack, and store produce efficiently.
• Pruning and trellising: Assist with maintenance and care of all crops.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude & strong work ethic: ability to work efficiently because tasks are ongoing
• Stamina: Ability to bend, kneel, and squat for long periods, and walk over uneven terrain.
• Lifting: Regularly lift and carry 35 lb to 50 lb harvest bins or equipment.
• Adaptability: Work reliably in varied weather (heat, rain, cold) and take direction well within a small team.

Pay

Compensation $16-$18/hour depending on experience.

Schedule

We work 8-hour days, which includes a 1/2 hour paid lunch break.