We are looking for team members to work at Fernabelle Acres in Racine County. We hire as needed throughout the season with our biggest need being in April/May.
Outside, in the dirt, in the sun, in the rain, in the cooler, in the greenhouse, in the FLOWERS! We are a positive and inclusive work environment and we’re building a team that is welcoming to all sorts of people. You will gain experience and knowledge in all areas of cut flower cultivation and production, from seeding and planting to harvesting for our wholesale customers.
No experience is required. Just a willingness to learn all aspects of cut flower farming, and to work in all conditions. The work is physically demanding but so rewarding!
All farm crew members will help in all areas of the farm, but your responsibilities might focus on one or two areas.
General duties:
Weeding (hand pulling, hoeing)
Keeping work spaces and tools clean and organized
Washing buckets
Soil and bed preparation
Planting seeds, bulbs, and plugs
Watering and irrigation
Harvesting and preparing cut flowers for cooler storage
Learning and using small farm equipment
Requirements:
Be able to bend over, crouch, kneel, and crawl on the ground for extended periods
Be able to lift up to 40 lbs on occasion (and sometimes repeatedly)
Work efficiently: unsupervised and as part of a team
Reliable transportation and appropriate clothing
Be adaptable to learn new tools, equipment, and methods
Communicate well, ask questions, and work safely
Deal with all sorts of weather conditions: hot, cold, rain, and sun
Have some work experience. We are not your first job.
We need people who can work 15-35 hours per week. Hours may be flexible – generally sometime 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday to Friday. We may work earlier in the hottest weeks of summer. Weekend shifts may be available with enough crew interest.
The farm operates April through November. Hours are often part time once we hit October. Interested in partial season work while you’re in school/teaching/parenting? Contact us and we’ll see what works!
We ask for a minimum six-week commitment.
Flower farm Intern: No experience required. Compensation starting at $12 per hour. Semi-flexible schedule to fit in with school or other commitments. A minimum of 15 hours per week for a commitment of six weeks is preferred.
Flower farm Apprentice: A little experience is required: one growing season (three-month minimum) on a farm or in some other area of horticulture. Compensation starting at $13.50 per hour. Semi-flexible schedule to fit in with school or other commitments. A minimum of 15 hours per week for a commitment of Three months is preferred.
Flower farm Crew member: Outdoor work experience is required. Preferably two growing seasons and/or shoulder season experience. Compensation starting at $15 per hour. Semi-flexible schedule to fit in with other commitments.