2026 Farm Crew – Good Cheer
Last Updated On: diciembre 23rd, 2025 at 09:25AM MST
Contact information
Farm Address:2812 Grimm Rd
Langley, Washington, 98260
Primary Contact: Katherine and Carlee
Primary Phone:
Type: Cell
Number: 3602214868
Email: garden@goodcheer.org
Website: https://www.goodcheer.org/farmgarden
Internship information
General Farm Description: Good Cheer is a non-profit 501c3 organization that operates a choice-based grocery style food pantry, two thrift stores, and a no-till organic diversified vegetable farm. Our 1.25 acre farm grows food year-round to stock our food pantry with delicious, nutrient dense vegetables, herbs and flowers. We believe that the health of our soil is paramount to the health of our community and are constantly striving towards a thriving microbial ecosystem. We are not certified but we utilize organic and no-till principles. We are a human powered growing operation: silage tarps and a weed whacker allow us to manage cover crops and other organic matter, materials are moved with wheelbarrows, and beds are broadforked and shaped with a tilther. We host weekly volunteer work parties and our crew works closely with regular volunteers. We also have potluck lunches with farm volunteers, and throw pizza parties once a month where we invite volunteers and friends alike to make and enjoy woodfired pizza from our cob oven. While we strive for a high standard in our growing spaces and of our team, we also believe that farming is impossible without balance. We try to weave fun into our days and focus on gratitude for our ability to be outside and among the wildlife that surrounds us. We expect diligent, detail oriented hard work, and we also want to foster an environment that understands the whole person. Our Farm Workplace Values: Dignity, Gratitude, Honesty, Curiosity, Reciprocity, Land stewardship, Community cultivation We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.CRAFT Member Farm? No
Internship Starts: March 2, 2026
Internship Ends: October 15, 2026
Number of Internship Available: 2
Application Deadline: January 19, 2026
Minimum Length of Stay: 7.5 months
Internship Details:
We are hiring to fill 2 farm crew roles for the 2026 season. We are a very small and close-knit crew and work closely together. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in our food system and/or a strong understanding of the physical nature of farming.
- Field Work – transplanting, plant & soil care, weeding, shoveling compost & manure, raking, broadforking, shaping beds, trellising, pruning, tarping, etc.
- Irrigation-Shared responsibility for daily/weekend watering and minor repairs
- Harvesting, washing, and packing
- Site maintenance & keeping a clean workplace
- Internal Communications
- Attend monthly peer check ins
- Occasionally work independently while co-leads meet with other departments
- Record keeping
- Assist with maintaining records of volunteer hours, harvest data, & planting data
- Help ensure volunteers are following food safety guidelines
- Volunteer coordination
- Work with volunteers in a supportive role on designated weekly volunteer days
- Occasionally lead small groups of volunteers independently during large community work days
Schedule:
The farm crew works Monday- Thursday with weekend responsibilities one weekend per month
Application Process:
Please email the following materials to garden@goodcheer.org:
- a brief personal summary that addresses why you want to farm, what led you to apply for this position, and your ability to do physically and mentally hard work for the entire duration of this position (250-500 words)
- a current resume, or outline of work experience and education;
- three professional references that can speak to your personal character, work ethic, or agricultural experience.
We will begin reviewing applications January 16th, 2026, and begin the interview process the week of January 19th. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but priority will be given to applications received by January 16th.
Questions can be directed to garden@goodcheer.org or by leaving a message at 360-221-0130. See also: goodcheer.org; goodcheergarden.wordpress.com(this site is a little out of date…); @goodcheerwhidbey on instagram
Educational Opportunities: We believe the best way to learn is by doing. We include crew members in the vast majority of our farm practices and take the time to train and answer questions as we go. We have limited designated education time periods and have opted instead to increase monetary compensation and learn by doing each task together.
Skills Desired: Position Requirements: Physical and mental strength to perform hard, manual labor outdoors in all weather conditions, 1-2 years of previous experience in a physical labor job preferred Ability to lift, carry, and drag at least 50 lbs Strong initiative and strong, self-motivated work ethic Positive attitude, and ability to function as a supportive team member Interest in connecting with and supporting the community Have reliable transportation to and from the farm Ability to pass a standard background check
Meals: No
Stipend: Compensation & Benefits: Compensation at an hourly rate of $20.81 Personal Time Off and Sick time Optional vision and dental insurance Discount at Good Cheer thrift stores Fresh produce from the farm
Housing: No
Preferred method of Contact: email
