Weekend/Part-Time Farm Hand

Honeybutter Farm; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Honeybutter Farm in Petaluma, CA is seeking a farm hand to join a small team on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays to support diversified, organic farming.

You will help with fence and irrigation work, care for market garden and small orchard, livestock such as chickens, pigs, and goats, and general equipment maintenance under the Farm Manager's guidance.

Ideal candidates are enthusiastic about sustainable agriculture, eager to learn, and able to work independently with a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic.
• Passion for creating sustainable agriculture.
• Some knowledge and experience with livestock, orchard, and crop management.
• Experience with tools and equipment, including maintenance and repair.
• Communication skills.
• Commitment to integrity.

Responsibilities

• Constructing and repairing fences, irrigation, and outbuildings
• Assist in caring for market garden and small orchard
• Caring for small livestock including chickens, pigs, and goats
• Manage pastures (approximately 50 acres)
• Cleaning and maintenance of equipment
• Various projects alongside and under the direction of the Farm Manager

Skills

Strong work ethic

Sustainable agriculture

Livestock management

Tools & maintenance

Communication

Integrity

Job description

We are seeking a farm hand who can work on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays to assist our small team in developing and caring for a diversified, organic farm in Petaluma. The ideal candidate will have experience with agriculture, enthusiasm for farm development, and a familiarity with a variety tools and equipment.

Duties

• Constructing and repairing fences, irrigation, and outbuildings
• Assist in caring for market garden and small orchard
• Caring for small livestock including chickens, pigs, and goats
• Manage pastures (approximately 50 acres)
• Cleaning and maintenance of equipment
• Various projects alongside and under the direction of the Farm Manager

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic
• Passion for creating beautiful, efficient, and sustainable agriculture
• Some knowledge and experience with livestock, orchard, and crop management
• Experience with tools and equipment, including maintenance and repair
• Communication skills
• Commitment to integrity

This position offers an exciting opportunity to participate in the creation and restoration of a diversified, sustainable farm.