Worker Share Information:

A “worker share” is the exchange of your labor for a vegetable share.  

Worker Share members are a major work force on the farm. Worker shares come out to work hard and make a significant contribution to the farm.  

You are making a serious commitment of 4 hours of work per week for 20 weeks (for a Standard Share)   

You commit to a shift and work that shift for the entire season.
    Shift options: M, T, W, Th, F    8-12  and 1:30-5:30

The jobs are very physically demanding. You should be able to lift 50 pounds. The work can be heavy, exhausting, and repetitive; hot, cold or wet.  We work in ALL weather.

You will develop a special connection with the farm and farmers and other workers.
You will develop an appreciation and understanding of organic vegetable production.

Our Worker Shares help make this farm what it is!      

Frequently Asked Questions:

What will I be doing?  
You will be involved in all aspects of vegetable harvest.  Washing, bagging, bunching, weighing vegetables and weeding.  Many one time jobs.

I’ve never done farm work before.  How will I know what to do?  
Each job will be explained.  You need to be able to listen, follow directions and work hard.  

Can I share the responsibility with my spouse, partner, housemate, etc.?
Yes, as long as the person you are sharing the commitment with can work the same shift.

Can two of us come each week for 2 hours?
It is not preferable.  Leaving in the middle of a shift is not very satisfying for you and not as helpful for the farm.  

When does the worker share begin?
The first week of June and ends mid October.

Can I work for an every other week share?
Yes.  Your commitment would be for 10 consecutive weeks or  every other week.  

Can I do a worker share for the Spring Share or Storage Share?
We have a limited number of opportunities for each of these.

Can I bring my child along?  
Not if they are under the age of 12.  If over the age of 12 we can talk about it.  We are working hard.  The work is not geared for young children.  The farm offers lots of opportunities for families to come out and have fun.  

Can I bring my dog out with me?
No.

What if I need to miss a shift because of vacation, illness or other conflict?
You can make up your shift.  You can do this by working a double shift or two shifts in one week.

Can I work evenings or weekends?
No.  We do the farm work during the day, during the week.  But we certainly welcome volunteers, so if you really would like to become involved, give a call and we can work something out.

What if my schedule changes mid season?
If you know your schedule will be changing mid season we can talk about it and plan accordingly. If your schedule changes unexpectedly mid season, we will work with it.  In either case you will be able to switch to another shift that fits your schedule.

I am a teacher/student and can only work during summer vacation, is this possible?
This is an option.  We can talk details.

After looking at all of this I would like to do a worker share.  What should I do next?

Call the farm and talk to Barb 767-3860.