Troy Farm Crew Full Season

Title:
Troy Farm Full Season Crew Member

Reports To:
Troy Farm Manager

Location:
Troy Farm (502 Troy Drive Madison WI 53704)

Position Type: 28 hours per week additional event hours as available LTE Non-Exempt

Salary:
$18/hour

Benefits:
Crew members receive a weekly produce box and a $50 gear stipend

Dates:
March 30th - October 30 2026

About Rooted
Rooted is committed to growing a community-led sustainable food system through urban agriculture education food production and land access. Ours is a firm commitment to building racial equity and inclusion and dismantling racism in our communities in our education and food systems in the environment and within our organization. This is a path of lifelong learning and commitment to action.

About Troy Farm
Troy Farm is a project of Rooted and includes 1.5 acres of field and greenhouse production of certified organic diversified vegetables herbs and a few fruit trees. We have a mid-size four-wheel tractor a 2 wheel tractor and most of our weeding is done with hand tools.

The farm has been growing certified organic vegetables on Madisons Northside since 2001 and we are proud to be one of the citys oldest urban farms. Troy Farm sells produce to the community through our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program and through sales to restaurants and schools. Troy Farm produce is also distributed to nearby neighborhood centers where it is available cost-free to community members. Troy Farm supports and collaborates with local grower organizations on the land hosts community events and collaborates with organizations on various food access land access and education projects.

About the Position
Working side-by-side with farmers and staff crew members engage in small-scale organic and sustainable farming practices. Troy Farm uses hoophouses greenhouses hand tools a two-wheel tractor and a four-wheel tractor to grow a wide range of annual crops. Crew members work with the Farm Director Farm Manager Assistant Farm Manager 1-2 other seasonal crew members as well as a large group of both regular and one-time volunteers who help with the daily tasks of the farm.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform field work such as bed preparation fertilizing seeding cover cropping weeding mulching trellising harvesting and post-harvest washing and handling
• Regularly lead groups of volunteers through farm tasks
• Assist with seedling production in our greenhouse
• Work weekend dates in May and throughout the season for events. Specific dates include:
  • Troy Farm Plant Sale - May 9th
  • Northside Farmers Market - May 10th 17th 24th from 6:30am-2:30pm
  • July Community Event - Date and time TBD (a Saturday)
  • Fall Harvest Fest - October 3rd 10:00am to 5:00pm
• We work outside in all weather conditions so a willingness to work in hot wet and sometimes inclement weather is a must. We take water and heat breaks try to find indoor work during rain and follow safety guidelines in storms. Coming prepared with clothing food and gear for each days work conditions is necessary. We provide a $50 gear stipend to help offset the costs of gear such as mud boots raingear and comfortable work clothes and shoes.
  

Desirable Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate and follow directions effectively including the ability to problem-solve
• Ability to work on projects independently and as part of a group
• Willingness to step into leadership to move small and big groups through a farm task
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments responsibilities and tasks
• Ability to lift kneel bend and do physical work throughout the day
• Ability to consistently and regularly lift items up to 25 pounds. Heavier lifting occurs at times but is not required
• Ability to work with and be respectful of people with diverse backgrounds identities and abilities. This includes but is not limited to: race color religion sex sexual orientation gender expression/identity national origin veteran or disability status
• Interest in learning about farming and being part of a learning community which includes engaging in conversations about identity and culture and the ways that they intersect with farming
  

Additional Information and Requirements

• Part time 28 hours per week. On days when working at Troy Farm expect shifts to last a minimum of 4 hours.
• For this position the schedule is:
  • Monday 8:00am to 4:00pm
  • Tuesday 8:00am to 12:00pm
  • Wednesday 8:00am 12:00pm
  • Thursday 8:00am to 12:00pm
  • Friday 8:00am to 12:00pm
  • 12:00-4:00pm on either Wednesday or Thursday afternoon depending on availability
• At times crew members may have to work in inclement weather or may be asked to adjust their work hours to accommodate the weather.
• Provide a copy of a valid ID.
• Have reliable transportation to and from Troy Farm which is located on the B bus line.
• Ability to pass a standard background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Rooted is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status. We strongly encourage applications from diverse applicants of all ages. Rooted is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

How to Apply
There are many ways to apply. Please choose one method to apply:

1. Submit a cover letter and resume OR fill out our online application here
2. For a paper application please email or call
3. Mail a cover letter and resume to:

Paul Huber

Rooted

517 E. Badger Rd.

Madison WI 53713-2120

Review of applications will begin February 21 2026 and continue until the position is filled

Required Experience:

Junior IC