Twin Organics is a 120-acre vegetable farm located 35 miles south of Mpls/St
Paul and 5 miles north of Northfield, MN. We grow 15 acres of field +
greenhouse vegetable crops for restaurants and co-ops in the Twin Cities. We
also grow organic plant starts for co-ops and other retail locations throughout
the Cities in the spring. We utilize an acre of greenhouses; a heated machine
shop; a large, heated pack shed; an employee kitchen + break room; a worker
garden; and office space.
Twin Organics is owned + operated by twin brothers, Jacob and Andrew Helling.
Our goal is to be financially and ecologically sustainable while finding a good
work/life balance for ourselves and our employees.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are hiring for farm crew positions.
Full time crew members will work closely with the owners + farm manager and
will be involved in all aspects of the farm. This includes greenhouse work,
transplanting, cultivating, field work, irrigation, harvesting + packing. We
work hard but remain light hearted and cultivate a friendly working
environment.
We all take a mid-day lunch break at the same time + eat together. We have a
climate controlled full employee kitchen/break room complete with oven range,
microwaves and refrigerator. Employees also have access to their own garden
space as well as all the vegetables they might want for their own use.
If you are new to farming or have been on farms for a couple seasons there is a
place for your skill level at Twin Organics. There is also room for growth and
promotion here over multiple seasons. If you have specific farming interests
we try to accommodate them. (i.e. greenhouse work vs. field work)
Qualifications
At least one season on a vegetable farm (preferred)
Ability to work in all weather types
Ability to lift 40 + lbs
Attention to detail
Ability to follow directions in order to finish tasks completely + efficiently
Farm season April through late October/early November, 40-45 hours
Monday-Friday. Due to our extended production season for transplant production
and greenhouse crops such as winter greens, there is likely work available
during the shoulder seasons. (March and December mostly).
Pay starts at $14-16. Can go higher depending on experience + ability
Apply through website link here:
https://www.goodfoodjobs.com/jobs/130667/farm-crew.html