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West County Community Farm is a diversified farm near downtown Sebastopol, CA. We use regenerative practices to grow 10 acres of vegetables, flowers, culinary herbs, and strawberries primarily for our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. We also sell wholesale through our local distributor FEED Cooperative.
We strive to maintain a professional, supportive, and fun work environment where team members feel valued and can grow season after season.
We are always accepting applications from qualified folks interested in joining our team. See below for open positions.
To apply for one of the positions below, please send a cover letter and your resume with at least two recent work references to hello@westcountycommunityfarm.com
Onsite housing is not available at this time. Positions can be competitive, so folks applying from far away must already have plans to relocate to Sonoma County.
An in-person interview is required before hiring.
Thank you for your interest in working with us!
FIELD PRODUCTION APPRENTICESHIP
This is a production focused crew position geared toward a beginning farmer with a couple seasons under their belt, who wants to focus on the mechanical and technical side of medium scale diversified vegetable production.
Working closely with our Production Manager and Assistant Production Manager, this person will be trained on all our production systems and help with tractor operation, irrigation management, and leading efficient crew workflows through day-to-day horticultural tasks. Because this position offers substantial on-the-job training, we will prioritize candidates who are interested in staying with the farm for multiple years.
This role will prepare someone to be a production lead on this farm, or a similar operation.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 2 years experience on a vegetable production crew
Mechanical aptitude and/or experience operating farm tractors and implements; experience in similar trades also considered
Familiarity with irrigation systems and basic irrigation concepts (PSI, flow, etc.)
Strong work ethic with ability to work long hours outdoors in all weather conditions
The ability to be flexible and chip in where needed
Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset; able to help foster a supportive work environment
Local housing and reliable transportation required
This position includes significant training, but candidates should have enough foundational experience to work safely and independently after instruction.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with field preparation, bed prep, compost and amendment application, transplanting, and cultivation across 10+ acres of diversified vegetables
Perform 100–200 hours of tractor work per year using various implements
Set up and break down field irrigation systems; manage irrigation schedules and timing
Support the maintenance and care of farm equipment and tools and work shops
Work as part of the field crew 2–3 days per week (harvesting, weeding, greenhouse tasks, etc.)
SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION
$22–$24/hr DOE
40 hours/week
Full-time, year-round position starting March 1, 2026 (start date negotiable)
Access to all farm produce
2 weeks paid vacation
Opportunities for longer unpaid vacations in winter months
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter, resume, and two references to: hello@westcountycommunityfarm.com
The farm does not provide on-site housing, but we’re happy to assist the right candidate in finding local housing through our community network.
