Experienced Farm Hand

Heritage Prairie Farm in Elburn, IL is looking for a seasonal experienced Farm Hand for the 2024 season. We are a small, certified organic farm that specializes in vegetables, microgreens, weddings, and private events.

At Heritage Prairie Farm we are dedicated to producing a high-quality product that begins with good cultivation. We are looking for a person who is motivated by responsibility as well as by the pace, pressure, and vagaries of farming in Northern Illinois.

Experienced Farm Hand

As an experienced Farm Hand you will share in the following responsibilities:

• Plant starting, weeding, planting, harvesting, washing, and packing of organically grown vegetables
• Keep grounds, facilities, tool, and equipment in a clean and presentable manner
• General farm labor
• Oversee upkeep of greenhouses and tunnels, and care for plants inside
• Management of crop growing tasks including: field prep, propagation, planting, cultivation, irrigation, pest management, harvest and packing
• Any other tasks assigned by Farm Manager
• Work weekly Farmers Market

Qualifications:

• At least one year experience farming outdoors
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to do manual labor for extended periods of time
• Ability to keep up in a fast paced, dynamic, labor-intensive environment
• Previous experience on an organic vegetable farm is appreciated but not required
• Experience with a variety of tractors and implements

At Heritage Prairie Farm, we’re committed to being a great place to work. From growth opportunities to a fun culture, we provide a foundation for building successful careers. Our company culture fosters diversity, teamwork, guest service and individual accountability.

Term of Employment:

March-November, 35 – 40 hours per week

Starting at $17 hourly

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person