Position Overview:

The Harvest Crew position focuses primarily on consistent and efficient harvesting, washing, packing, storage, and maintaining harvest facilities. This role is central to the farm’s success and requires speed, clear communication and attention to detail.

Depending on experience and interest, the position may also include aspects of crop planning, greenhouse work, compost production, chicken care, seeding and transplanting, trellising, hand cultivation (hoeing, wheel hoeing, knife weeding), operating small machines (string trimmer, BCS, etc.), and making deliveries to restaurant customers as far afield as San Francisco.

Schedule & Term:

This is a part-time (20-30hrs a wk) position beginning May 1st (or earlier) and running through the end of October/early November. With the ideal candidate, the role could transition into a year-round position, or to full time with lighter winter hours and flexible time off.

Optional additional work is available year-round through the landowner, primarily on landscaping projects such as bamboo, ivy, and Bermuda grass abatement, as well as pruning perennials and general property maintenance.

Hours are somewhat flexible and tasks are often solitary, though there are a few tasks that we do together as a crew (harvest, planting, weeding/hoeing).

Ideal Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in landscaping, gardening, or agriculture preferred, in vegetable and/or flower production and harvesting
• Self-starter who can work independently and maintain energy and focus
• Good humor and interpersonal skills; open to feedback and able to maintain clear communication
• Attention to detail and quality, and experience with a variety of produce and flower crops including wild/native edible plants

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and carry 10–25 lbs repeatedly over short distances during an 8-hour shift
• Comfort with standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and using hand tools for extended periods
• Good self-care and awareness in an outdoor work environment (maintaining hydration, caring for your body, pacing yourself, attention the physical changes or hazards in the weather/environment etc.)
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions (rain, wind, sun; temperatures ranging from 35–95°F) and arrive physically prepared and appropriately dressed for the elements

Compensation & Benefits

• $20–$25/hour DOE, with raises available biannually or with added responsibilities
• No farm housing available, but space to park and hook up an RV or camper van may be available at the landlord’s discretion
• Access to the Russian River
• Eggs, vegetables, flowers, herbs, and fruit
• A relatively flexible schedule (as far as farming goes)

About Medium Farm

Medium Farm is a small (1+ acre) farm business operating on two adjoining properties in Healdsburg. I’m Miriam (she/them), and I run the farm with part-time workers and occasional field help from my parents. We sometimes collaborate with a local Biodynamic winery, though our main properties are not certified.

We use no pesticides or herbicides and farm using a blend of intensive market gardening and Bob Cannard’s “Green String” philosophy—50% for humans, 50% for nature. We sell directly to restaurants and grow a wide range of specialty crops, including edible flowers, fruit, and niche produce.

We rely on a mix of hand labor and small machines, so speed, accuracy, and care are critical to profitability. We are actively moving toward low-till/no-till practices and are always learning about our soil, biome, and the diverse plants we grow.

The name “Medium Farm” is a nod to Marshall McLuhan’s The Medium Is the Message: the medium you work within shapes the product you create. We pay close attention to soil, plants, and animals to understand what works naturally in our local system—and what doesn’t.