Field Crew Member – Racing Heart Farm

Last Updated On: diciembre 23rd, 2025 at 09:16AM MST

Contact information
Farm Address:
E7982 1200th Ave
Colfax, Wisconsin, 54730

Primary Contact: Les Macare
Primary Phone:
    Type: Office
    Number: 7156580195
    Email: racingheartfarm@gmail.com

Website: https://www.racingheartfarm.com

Internship information
General Farm Description: Racing Heart Farm consists of 2 acres of vegetables (including hoop houses for season extension) on 36-acres of land, with woods and pasture, located in a diverse and beautiful valley. We, Les and Els are in our 13th season farming together, and have almost 30 years of combined experience. Since moving to this farm in 2017, we have developed no-till growing practices, and currently produce vegetables for a 115 member CSA, bustling farmers market, and small wholesale accounts. In addition to growing vegetables, we are passionate about native plants and willow production. We are intrinsically motivated and are in pursuit of excellence when we approach our work lives. We find this work to be nourishing, challenging, and ever evolving as we encounter change in our world, climate, seasons and bodies. We are committed to this work, this land we call home, each other, and the well being of all beings. We value open-communication, respect and appreciation, self-care, flexibility, curiosity.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: Last week of April or May 1st, depending on your position and availability.
Internship Ends: End of September or end of October, depending on your position and availability.
Number of Internship Available: 2
Application Deadline: Rolling deadline, all applications will be considered starting January 15th
Minimum Length of Stay: 5 Months

Internship Details:

Farm Crew Member Positions
Full Season – Mid-April through October, with the option to work part time before and/or after the season
Peak Season – Mid-May through August or September, a good match for students or teachers

Work Schedule:
Regular hours are 8am – 5pm Monday through Friday with one hour unpaid lunch. Delivery day (Wednesday) will begin at 6 am for the driver.
Everyone works all major holidays including Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day. We will work together to schedule unpaid time off so that all farm crew members have a chance to take a vacation.
We may adjust the schedule to start earlier and end earlier in extreme heat, smoke or thunderstorms.

Benefits and Compensation:

  • Hourly Wage: $15+ per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
  • Access to fresh, organic vegetables from the farm.
  • Gear stipend.
  • End-of-season bonus for eligible employees.
  • Affordable housing options available for highly qualified candidates who wish to live on the farm.
  • Opportunity to learn and gain experience in running a successful small farm.
  • Returning employees receive a wage increase each season.

Weekly responsibilities will include: 

  • Arrive to work on time and with appropriate attire for the weather.
  • Bed Preparation- Application of compost and fertilizers, hoeing and raking as necessary
  • Planting- Weekly planting and seeding April-September
  • Weeding and Maintenance- Regular weeding, watering and organic pest control to maintain the farms aesthetic and functional aspects
  • Harvesting- Learn precise and efficient techniques to produce beautiful and uniform bunches
  • Packing- Clean, sort and pack vegetables for farmers market, wholesale, and CSA boxes
  • Equipment Operation- Operate farm equipment and tools, including the Paper Pot Transplanter, wheel hoes, hand hoes, and BCS with various attachments
  • Quality Control- Inspect crops for signs of disease, pests, and other issues, reporting any issues to Les and Els
  • Delivery- Weekly delivery route will be done by one Farm Crew Member each week June-October.

Physical Demands: This job requires physical capacity to work in all weather conditions, bend, kneel, squat, and lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.


Educational Opportunities: At Racing Heart Farm, you will work closely with Les and Els, the farm owners, and together we will create a team dedicated to producing healthy and high-quality organic vegetables for market and CSA. This is a great opportunity to learn from experienced farmers, while most job specific education will happen during training, there are also lots of opportunities for casual conversations around topics of your interest while doing tasks together such as picking green beans, or weeding carrots.

Skills Desired: Our ideal candidate: -Has a strong desire to work in a farming career -Will work quickly and with attention to detail -Strives for excellence in all aspects of the job -Has good verbal communication, and will ask questions if directions are unclear -Is able to share and accept feedback in a team environment -Has the strength and endurance to work 8 hrs/day -Is self-motivated and able to work alone -Enjoys being outside in all kinds of weather  -Has reliable transportation, clean driving record and ability to maneuver full sized delivery van

Meals: No

Stipend: This position starts at $15 per hour.

Housing: Affordable housing options available for highly qualified candidates who wish to live on the farm. 

Preferred method of Contact: email

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