Farm-Hand Position at Flying V Farm 2019

Farm-Hand Position at Flying V Farm 2019

Info about Flying V Farm:
Flying V Farm is a worker-owned, certified organic farm in the foothills of the Sierra
Nevada. We are four individuals who work to produce food in a way that nourishes our
community, stewards the land and empowers workers. Through the success of our
business, we strive to advance worker-ownership in agriculture in order to build a more
socially and ecologically just rural economy.
For more information visit: www.flyingvfarmca.com or e-mail us at
info@flyingvfarmca.com

Job Description:
Flying V Farm is looking to hire a part-time farm hand to work 8hrs on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday from May-October of 2019 to assist in the following roles:

- Harvest help:
● Harvesting produce from the field
● Packing produce in the packing station
● Organizing produce in the cooler

- Delivery:
● 2x/week running a delivery of produce to the Tahoe Food Hub in Penryn, outside
of Auburn
- Sales at Farmers Market/ Farm Stand:
● Set-up/break-down of attractive produce display
● management of produce sales
● Engage with customers and give information about Flying V Farm

- Miscellaneous farm work:
● Weeding
● Seeding/propagation
● Planting
● Other miscellaneous farm tasks