Wild Hope Farm is a certified organic farm in Chester, SC, specializing in vegetable and flower production. The 220 acre property consists of 12 acres in cultivation, greenhouses, walking trails, a 10-acre pond, and diversified natural areas. Our produce is sold through a 300-400 person CSA farm share, to local food hubs and chefs, and at two farmers markets in the greater Charlotte area (Uptown and Matthews Farmers Markets). We also host complementary on-farm events including retreats, farm-to-table dinners, and educational workshops to cultivate community and encourage people to learn about our farming practices.
We are seeking people with a passion for diversified organic vegetable production. All farm employees are integral members of our 10-15 member team at Wild Hope Farm. Over the course of the season, you will be exposed to all aspects of our farm and deepen your knowledge of our regenerative organic farming methods including: CSA planning, produce harvest and post-harvest techniques, transplanting, cultivation, cover cropping, flower production, soil health improvement strategies, customer interfacing and small farm marketing.
During your time at Wild Hope Farm, you will work directly under our Crew & Harvest Manager, Mary Stone.
FARM RESPONSIBILITIES
Crew members will mainly participate in harvest, wash and pack for CSA and markets throughout the season
Additional crew tasks will include transplanting, hoeing, hand weeding, greenhouse seeding, bin washing, trellising and flower harvesting
Other activities could include weed whacking, mowing, basic drip irrigation setup and removal, sheet mulching and various farm or property maintenance tasks
Crew members are expected to maintain focus and mental engagement in the task at hand
MARKET RESPONSIBILITIES
With an expanding CSA program and busy market booth, the farmers markets are significant sales channels for the farm. The farmers market crew member is responsible for all aspects of running our booth at the farmers market booth late April through November.
Assist in planning, preparing and packing for the Farmers Market on Fridays
Driving the truck and trailer or cargo van to Market every Saturday
Set-up and break-down of the market booth on Saturday
Record keeping of market sales using the Square App
Ability (and confidence) to learn how to drive a truck and refrigerated trailer
Saturday market recap emails