Employment

We anticipate doing interviews in November/December, and into winter if jobs are still open.

Harvest Manager - one position open
Start date: flexible, May 2021
$16.00/hr, full time, Monday - Friday
Download Harvest Manager application here: (pdf) (docx)

Assistant Packing Shed Manager - one position open
Start date: flexible, as early as November 2020, as late as April 2021
$15.50/hr, full time, Monday - Friday
Download Assistant Packing Shed Manager application here: (pdf) (docx)

Farm Crew - one position open
Start date: early June 2021
End date: end of October 2021
$15.00/hr, full time, Monday - Friday
Download Farm Crew application here: (pdf) (docx)

Employees who return for multiple seasons will receive opportunities to increase/ refine responsibilities matching their commitment to the farm.

Hayshaker Farm is a small-scale, draft powered vegetable growing operation based in the SE Washington state. 2021 marks our seventh season. The business is owned and operated on leased land by Chandler Briggs.

We farm on 8 irrigated acres, growing diversified vegetables and fruit for the local farmers markets, grocery stores and restaurants. Our farm is draft horse-powered, thanks to the help of our fuzzy teammates, Dusty and Jackson, and sometimes other helpful horses. In addition to the compost they help create daily, they help us plow, disc, harrow, cultimulch, cultivate, spread compost, pull loads and harvest crops. We also use a BCS for tilling the salad field and flail mowing. We have a small tractor for pallet forks, bucket and a rotary mower. We are 4 miles from downtown Walla Walla and part of a fantastic local community. It is a thriving college-town city of 33,000, with excellent outdoor activities, restaurants, bakeries, breweries, music, theater, lectures and wine production.

Applicants should desire to work on a small-scale, high production vegetable farm. Ideally all candidates have the ability to lift 50+ pounds regularly and work 8-10 hour days, sometimes in the rain and wind, and often in a hot, dry, sunny environment. Ideal candidates love food, cooking, being outside, warm weather, and sunshine. Previous farming experience is not required for all positions, and pay varies depending on the extent of your experience and what position you apply for. See each position for specifics.

If the amount of physical work in field work is too much for you, but you have interest in joining our team, please reach out to inquire about opportunities in bookkeeping, store management and customer service.

Having apprenticed on three separate farms in WA and CA and managed this farm for six years, we have the background and experience to help facilitate an educational, positive working experience for everyone.

We are a crew of 3-7 people depending on the time of year with occasional work trade volunteers and Whitman College interns. Some work is independent, and some is in a team. You will need to be able to work with others, listen and follow directions well. During the hottest time of the summer, we usually start at 6am but in the shoulder season we have a later start time that varies depending on work load and weather. We work hard but believe in time for you to regenerate, explore and enjoy time off the farm so you will get two consecutive days off—for most of the crew that is Saturday/Sunday. Sometimes we share weekend chores.

Our team of draft horses power most of our implements. These job positions are not crafted to teach you how to work horses, but you will be working with them at times, when we harvest some crops, or cultivate. Previous experience with horses is not necessary, but a respect for these gentle giants is required.

Housing: we are able to help find a room or house for rent if you are moving from out of town. There is no housing available on the farm.

Food: all farm seconds and some items we grow are available for the crew. Crops that are limited in quantity available at 50% off retail price. Meals are on your own, occasionally we do farm crew lunch and hope to expand this in the future.

Paid Worker’s Compensation: covered with LNI state program

Paid Sick Leave: offered with all positions; one hour earned for every 40 hours worked; more info

Paid Family Medical Leave: new program in WA state began Jan 1, 2020 more info

Our farm is close to town, and it is bike- and bus-friendly. Having your own vehicle is desirable, but not required. However, you must have a valid driver's license. Ability to drive manual is helpful, but not required.

We are excited to share our seventh season at Hayshaker Farm with hard-working, positive and fun individuals. We grow lots of food on this 100-year old farm and we would love your help in helping get it onto the tables of our customers.

To apply, please email info@hayshakerfarm.com with the specific job application and resume. Thank you for your interest!