C.S.A.
Worker Share
An alternative option to buying a CSA share, is volunteering for one!
Working CSA Members are the heart and soul of our farm, helping us maintain and grow our operations throughout the season. As a Worker Share member, you’ll work one 4-hour shift per week in exchange for a Full CSA share.
This role offers the unique opportunity to collaborate directly with our farmers and become an integral part of the day-to-day farm activities, such as:
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Weeding
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Planting
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Harvesting
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Washing and packing produce
By working on the farm, you’ll gain a deeper connection to the land, the food we grow, and the people who make it all happen. It’s a rewarding way to experience where your food comes from!
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Commitment & Expectations:
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4-hour shift every week throughout the 16-week CSA season (mid-June through October)
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Work rain or shine—we farm in all weather conditions!
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Tasks involve physical, repetitive labor like bending, lifting, and working outdoors in varying temperatures and conditions.
Note: This is not "easy" or "romantic" work, but it’s incredibly fulfilling for those who want to experience farming firsthand and contribute to sustainable food production.
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We’re also looking for workers to assist at the Mill City Farmers Market on Saturdays. This shift is 6-8hrs and would be 2 Saturdays a month (mid June-Sept). Duties include setting up, stocking our market stand, and interacting with customers. Interested? Reach out for more details!
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Join our farm team and help us grow healthy,
delicious food for our community!
SIGN-UPS
Full for 2024
Openings Available:
(8am-noon)
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MONDAYS
TUESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAYS
FRIDAYS
SATURDAYS (helping at Mill City Farmers Market)
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What will I be doing?
Harvesting, weeding, and washing are the most common jobs. Each shift has its own rhythm. There are many one time jobs and other jobs repeat themselves week after week.
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Do I need farming experience?
No! Just a desire to learn and participate. Appropriate candidates will be of good health, capable of lifting, bending, stooping and able to work in any weather element. You will work under the supervision and guidance of GEG employees. Each job will be explained. You need to be able to
listen carefully, follow directions and work hard.
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Can I share the responsibility with a friend/family member?
It is best if one person makes the commitment.
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When does the worker share begin?
The work begins the middle of June and continues through October. It coincides with CSA season.
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Can I bring my child or pet along?
No.
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What do I need to bring with me?
We supply all of the physical tools that are used on the farm. Bring water (Hydration is IMPORTANT!). Make sure to dress for the weather and be prepared for it to potentially change. Good work shoes that you are ready to get dirty and muddy are best and rain boots when it is appropriate.
What if I need to miss a shift because of vacation, illness or other conflict?
Please contact us as soon as you know and we can discuss.
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Can I work evenings or weekends?
We do have a few positions available for helping out at our market stand on Saturdays. We do not have "on farm"shifts available for evenings or weekends, sorry.
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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.
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