Working at Old Plank Farm

*Please read the info below, then APPLY HERE, if interested.*

How We Work

Every person who contributes to our work needs to have a positive impact on the farm. Organic farming relies on steady, solid crews in the field, and we expect everyone to pull their weight and master the skills of every task asked of them, from simple and repetitive chores to safe food handling. Crew leaders and managers work as part of the teams in the field and the packing shed.

We seek crew members who have some experience with outdoor work, a deep work ethic, attention to efficiency, a sense of humor, and a strong commitment to providing local food. All crew members should be able to: work independently or with a team, lift up to 40 lbs, and work in any weather (heat, cold, or rain). We especially seek crew members who would like to grow into crew leaders.

The Workday at Old Plank Farm

The majority of crew positions are available Monday through Friday mornings. Start times, number of days per week, and hourly wages vary with experience and job descriptions.

FIELD CREW MEMBER - On-farm housing

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May-October

Days: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

Hours: 35-40 hrs per week

Compensation:  On-Farm Housing (camper and shared facilities) provided + $10/hr.

Tasks

  • Plant vegetable seedlings on a tractor-pulled planting wagon (must be able to sit on a ground-level seat for extended periods, and work quickly with both hands to keep pace with the tractor and other team members).

  • Routine care for vegetables including: weeding by hand or with tools and/or tractor-powered machines, side-dressing with compost, trellising, handling row cover

  • Pick, cut, or bunch vegetable crops according to Old Plank Farm’s standards

  • Wash and pack vegetables

Other Qualifications

  • Must be experienced with stirrup hoe weeding practices or quick to learn

  • Familiarity with basic produce standards including harvest/ripeness indicators (and/or quick to learn Old Plank Farm standards)

  • Positive, enthusiastic, fun disposition

  • Good Health and Energy: must be able to walk on rugged terrain while carrying things, bend repeatedly, work in a kneeling position, and regularly lift up to 40 pounds

  • Able to work at a moderate and sustained pace in diverse weather conditions

  • Willingness to learn new things

  • Good observation skills and awareness of surroundings.

  • Adaptable to changes due to seasonal unpredictability of the work

  • Must enjoy getting dirty and coming into contact with soil, insects and the outdoors

  • Desired but not required: Tractor driving skills including hooking up and operating implements related to vegetable growing

Harvest crew members

Start: Mid-June

Days: Tuesday and Thursday 8am-Noon

Hours: 8-12 hrs per week

Compensation:  Starting $11/hr, based on experience.

Responsibilities: A Harvest Crew Member participates in all tasks related to harvest and post-harvest handling of vegetables at Old Plank Farm. This includes hand picking, washing and packing vegetables. Other tasks that may be occasionally required include: weeding or other field work. 

Delivery driver

*POSITION FILLED*

Start: Wednesday June 16th

Days: Wednesdays and Fridays 9am-end of route (tbd)

Hours: 10-16 hrs per week

Compensation:  $16/hr.

Responsibilities: Assist with packing and loading vegetable boxes. Deliver boxes to central delivery sites and individuals’ homes. Routes include the following communities: Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Kohler, Sheboygan, Port Washington, Mequon, Fox Point, Whitefish Bay and Shorewood.

Preference will be given to candidates who also want to be on our Harvest Crew team (see above).

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If interested in applying, please send email/resume to csa@oldplankfarm.com