Applications Are Rolling Until Positions Have Been Filled. Canewater Farm
2024 Farm Crew Position
Victor, ID
Position Details
Start Date: April 19 2024
End Date- November 1, 2024
About the Farm
Canewater Farm is an organic vegetable and flower farm located in beautiful Teton Valley, Idaho. We use low till practices to grow healthy food for the communities of Teton Valley, Idaho and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. We manage 13 acres. Six acres are in field production. The remaining acreage host outbuildings, pasture, two hoop houses and two greenhouses. We sell to 20 restaurants, 3 local groceries, 2 online markets and 3 weekly farmers markets.
We are a few miles from the town of Victor at the base of Teton Pass. Our area boasts world class skiing, fishing, boating, hiking, biking, and other outdoor opportunities. The summer is a fun bustle of music, food, and arts. Victor is an exciting and welcoming community.
We are a family farm with two kiddos, one dog, one farmer/owner, one manager, 5 crew members and amazing volunteers. We love our farm, this community, and growing delicious food!
About The Crew
Every season, we host a wonderful group of individuals that make up our crew. We all work hard as a team to grow beautiful food. We hire folks with varying degrees of experience and diverse backgrounds. Everyone leaves with a strong knowledge of greenhouse propagation, planting, harvesting, marketing, and field work. Past managers have started farms of their own. We strive to educate every crew member on organic practices through field work.
The crew works Monday-Friday with weekends off to explore the areas natural beauty. We strive to maintain a safe and inclusive work environment. We have two campers available at a nominal rate on a first come first serve basis. Like many mountain towns, housing is scarce, but we can help you find creative solutions. Applicants should have a strong work ethic, willingness to work individually and as a team, ability to work in all weather, and have fun while doing it! If this sounds like you, then please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to raferivers@gmail.com.
Job Duties Include but are not Limited To:
• Greenhouse Propagation
• Soil bed preparation and plantings (by hand, paper pot, and water wheel)
• Hoophouse management including trellising and pruning
• Daily harvesting of all crops by hand and mechanical
• Post-harvest handling which includes washing, grading, packing, cooler organization, and deliveries.
• Seedbed preparation, seedings, plantings. Cultivation/Weeding of all crops by hand/hoe.
• Lots of quality time with row cover!
• Tractor work is available for those who have the skillsets. No tractor work or experience is required.
• Organic management and control of weeds, insects and disease.
• Irrigation management including moving hand lines and repairing drip systems.
• Maintaining records for Organic Certifications
• 1-2 Farmers Markets a month. Not required
• Property maintenance including weed whacking and mowing.
• Ability to catch lost children and dogs. Must choose good music in the pack house!
• Expect to work 45-50 hours per week. We strive hard for 45 hrs a week max. 7-4:30. Spring and fall start/end times fluctuate based on weather. 2 Days off per week.
• 30 min unpaid lunch break. Break room and full kitchen provided. We have a cappuccino machine so get your barista on. Foosball table new in 2024!
Experience/Qualifications
• Strong interest in Organic Agriculture
• Good communication skills, positive attitude, sense of humor! Positive attitude a MUST!
• Strong sense of pace and urgency. We work fast while we chat!
• Flexibility, capacity to adapt to new systems, ability to problem solve
• Self-motivation, initiative & attention to detail
• Able to collaborate in a team setting
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor on a daily basis often in adverse conditions (heat, rain, hail, snow, and mud). All while staying positive!
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Clean driver’s license and must have own transportation to work
Supplemental Information
• Work days are from 7-4:30 Monday through Friday. Times can change and be longer but we strive to keep it at these hours.
• Open to part time employees depending on situation
• Access to kitchen, break room, and bathroom
• On farm housing available for two employees. Details upon request
• No dogs please
Compensation
$16 per hour
Free Produce
5 days unpaid vacation at once or separate
End of Season Bonus- 50 cents per hour worked if complete entire season. This will not be paid if left before agreed upon date.
Please email letter of intent, two work references and cv to raferivers@gmail.com