Listing Information
Type of Farm
VegetableMarketing Strategy
Community Supported Agriculture, Farm Stand, Farmers' Market, Restaurant, WholesalePaid
YesPay Rate
Crew member pay starts at $10/hour.All team members receive fresh vegetables as harvested.
What are the dates of your position?
We are not hiring for the summer 2021. We may be interested in hiring for 2022, so here is a description: We are really looking for 2 half-time, morning helpers: May through September; Monday-Friday; most weekends are free; peak season from mid-June to SeptAre you open to shorter periods of employment or do you prefer that workers stay the full season?
Shorter periods of employment possible, Prefer full seasonExplain the room and board arrangements or describe options in your area
No housing is available; hopefully some will be available in the future. Tenting is only considered after we have worked together for a while. No pets. We are happy to accommodate vegetarians. No smoking or drugs.Describe yourself, your family, background, farming experience, philosophy, goals and interests
We are a family of 6, myself and Josh and four boys (yr 5-13). I grew up in Montana on a small farm, worked for other farmers and wildlife organizations, and learned much from farmers and gardeners in our community and abroad. Always concerned about caring for the land, animals and the people around us, we are more and more convinced that the most effective way for our work to benefit our community and world is to continually grow in our understanding of our soil and everything above it. Founded as an organic farm, we are seeking to incorporate a permaculture model for our market garden: some perennials, water conservation, diverse cover cropping, animal and crop rotations, low tillage practices, intercropping, etc.Describe the physical setting of your farm and the nature of the community in which you live
The market garden is in an open grassland setting. An intermittent stream and pond with cottonwood trees is on the far corner.Describe your farm operation
Three Hearts Farm is a certified-organic, diversified vegetable farm between Bozeman and Belgrade, with approximately 1 acre under production in 2019. We have 4 hoophouses and 4 hardhouses. Since its founding, our farm has followed sustainable, organic growing practices: growing diversified crops, rotating crops, cover cropping, using cows and sheep for manure and selling all its produce within 100 miles of the farm.
Describe the work to be performed by applicant
We are not hiring for the 2021 summer season. We may hire for the 2022 season, so here is the description: The one or two crew member positions are part-time. The hours can be somewhat flexible, but mornings (7-noon) on week days are preferred. Each worker is trained to understand and participate in seeding, transplanting, some greenhouse care, field work (seeding, transplanting, weeding, harvesting), vegetable packing and how rotational animal grazing fits into our farm.What do you expect of a worker?
The work at Three Hearts Farm is diverse, ranging from hoophouse and hardhouse production, crop seeding, planting, cultivating, weeding, packing and harvesting. You will be called upon to do all kinds of tasks, in all kinds of weather. Efficient production is critical to the success of the farm, so we expect you to work quickly and efficiently. You must be able to follow directions and work well with others. We are a team, yet you will also work independently. Although we have a small tractor, we use it minimally. A working interview is highly preferred.Describe the learning and educational opportunities available to a worker
You will learn a lot at our farm through the daily work. We box CSA shares, attend farmers markets, keep a small farm stand, sell to wholesalers and retailers, food processors and distributors. This wide range of on-the-job responsibilities offers excellent learning opportunities for those who one day hope to have their own farm business.Are you a full-time farmer?
YesDo you require a trial period or require a prospective worker to visit your farm before hiring?
YesPlease attach any photos of your farm and operation
