We are a diversified vegetable farm located in Whitefish, Montana that practices intensive, reduced tillage and organic techniques on approximately one and a half acres. Our farm supplies vegetables to our Veggie Club (CSA) members, local restaurants and stores.

Job Title:

Seasonal Farm Employee (roughly, May – October) – Full time 40hrs/week on average Monday -Friday and occasional weekend.

Position Description:

Farm worker will assist with all aspects of our operation. This includes but, is not limited to, greenhouse seeding, watering, transplanting, cultivating and harvesting of crops. Will use hand tools such as hoes, trowels, shovels, harvest knives, scissors, paper pot transplanter, field seeders, and a flame weeder. Will assist with post-harvest handling and packing, pack and organize weekly wholesale and Veggie Club orders. May construct trellises, repair fences and high tunnels or storage building, apply fertilizers/compost, install irrigation and apply row covers.

Who should apply:

Applicants should be interested in learning about intensive vegetable production and building local food systems. Farming is humbling and rewarding as it requires long days in all types of weather (snow, rain, extreme heat) and it is physically and mental demanding. We are looking for individuals who are hardworking, dependable, observant, self-motivated and willing to challenge themselves to improve technique and efficiencies.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements and Abilities:

• Demonstrate an interest in small scale intensive diversity crop production and local food systems.
• Maintain enthusiasm, good attitude, honesty, and a willingness to treat all co-workers with respect, despite challenging work conditions.
• Ability to follow instructions and retain training information.
• Ability to work efficiently at a fast pace with daily deadlines, both independently and as a team.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills to update supervisors on daily tasks and farm operations.
• Flexibility to adjust schedules to accommodate daily workloads.
• Repetitively lift and carries items up to 50lbs.
• Stand, sit, bend, kneel, stretch, and squat for long periods of time while using best practices to maintain strong long term personal health
• Tolerate variable weather conditions (rain, snow, heat) for extended periods of time.
• Arrive at work “dressed for success “– proper attire, boots, sun protection, rain gear etc.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License

To Apply:

Please submit the following items: A cover letter addressing the qualifications and requirements listed above, as well as the questions below, a current resume and three references.

1. There are several diversified vegetable farms in the Flathead Valley, why are you applying to Wicked Good Produce?
2. What skills, knowledge and or concepts do you want to gain from joining our team?
3. How long do you foresee yourself in this occupation?
4. If you were a vegetable, what would it be and why?

Compensation:

• Pay range is from $17-$20/hr depending on experience
• Weekly Veggie Club box
• 15% farm crew discount at The Farmers’ Stand

Housing:

We do not offer any housing options but will try our best to assist in this competitive need.