Farm Crew Member

Farm Crew Member (2466)

Location: California

Job Number: 2466

Our farm has been C.C.O.F. certified organic since 1978. We grow cool weather veg. on six acres, and 1/2 acre in apples. We are two miles from the ocean and border the Point Reyes National Seashore. We are working with the park to restore a Coho Salmon run on our stream, and are the first farm in Ca. to be certified Salmon Safe. We are propagating and using beneficial indigenous microorganism to sustain our living soil and maintain the nutrient cycle. We make compost, and extracts from plants, fish and kelp. All the fields are covercroped in the winter. We sell at four farmers markets in Marin County and local stores and restaurants.

We are looking for seasonal or long term employees with at least one season of farming experience , a strong work ethic and a desire to learn. At Paradise Valley you will be involved with all aspects of the farm, from seeding, weeding, transplanting, building, harvesting, farmers markets, deliveries, etc. Farm days can be long and hard but often rewarding. We need those who join our team to have an open mind and a passion for their work.

Paradise Valley Produce provides basic housing with a shared kitchen, bathroom, and shower. Food produced at the farm is free for consumption and the local town is 2 miles away.
Interns or employees will be involved in all aspects of growing. Starting seed, transplanting, weeding, watering, harvesting, and selling at markets. Making microbial brews, plant extracts, compost and compost tea's. Enjoying the food we grow and the place we live and the people we share it with. We work five and a half days a week