Two Roots Farm

Last Updated On: diciembre 16th, 2024 at 10:03AM MST

Contact information
Farm Address:
100 Sopris Creek Road
Basalt, Colorado, 81621

Primary Contact: Harper Kaufman
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 9703766039
    Email: harper.kaufman@gmail.com

Website: https://www.tworootsfarm.com

Internship information
General Farm Description: We are located in Basalt, CO- a beautiful, small mountain town. The farm is 1 mile from downtown Basalt. We are basically half way between Aspen and Glenwood Springs (about 30 mins to each) and about 15 minutes from Carbondale. It is a wonderful place to live and farm surrounded by beautiful mountains, rivers, and small towns. Two Roots Farm has been growing vegetables, herbs, and flowers for the Roaring Fork Valley using regenerative methods since 2016. We aim to grow food in the cleanest, healthiest way possible: prioritizing the vitality of our farmers, soil, and eaters above all else. We use organic growing practices, minimum tillage, biodynamic compost, crop rotations, high biodiversity, and sustainable methods to grow the best produce possible without the use of any chemicals, herbicides, or pesticides. We rely on integrated pest management, building healthy soil, and hard working farmers to maintain a vibrant farm. Our pastures are managed using rotational grazing, no-spray, and organic methods.. We sell our produce into the Roaring Fork Valley through a 200+member CSA, an onsite farmstand, and local restaurant sales. Additionally, Two Roots Farm provides produce to Lift Up (Basalt- Rifle) Food pantries. Our goal is to grow the healthiest food possible while fostering a positive work environment, vibrant soil, and community connection. I believe that soil is our most precious resource and we are constantly working towards ways to better protect it and enable life. We work hard in the growing season, in all the elements (wind, rain, cold, and heat) to get the job done. We also have a really good time and eat amazing food.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: May 5, 2025
Internship Ends: October 31, 2025
Number of Internship Available: 2
Application Deadline: January 26
Minimum Length of Stay: One Season

Internship Details:

This position at two roots is diving right into the heart of what it takes to run a small vegetable farm. You will be involved in every aspect of the farm, and be a vital member of our crew (about 8 of us). You will find yourself harvesting, weeding, seeding, mowing, planting, spreading soil amendments, mixing compost, trellising, fixing things, selling at the farm stand, packing up CSA shares, talking with customers, and many other tasks that pop up on the farm.

We work really hard at Two Roots, in all sorts of conditions sometimes rain, wind, heat, and cold. But we also really enjoy what we do! We get to eat amazing food, challenge ourselves, build strength, meet lots of people, feed our community, and tend to a piece of land with all our heart. It is meaningful work, but we are definitely put to the test!

 

This job runs from May 5, 2025 through October 31, 2025. In general, your schedule will be Sunday-Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm. You will be involved in a CSA pick up day (Tuesday or Thursday), and on that day you will work 9:00am-6:00pm during the CSA season. Each day we will take around an hour for a farm fresh, home made lunch (we alternate cooking duty, so you will be tasked with cooking for the crew about once every 2 weeks). 

 

Pay Range:

DOE Starting at $21/hour – plus all the veggies you can eat 🙂

 

Qualifications: 

  • Experience working on a vegetable and/or farming operation preferred
  • Experience in a physically demanding job required 
  • Need to be able to lift 50+ lbs 
  • Ability to work long hours doing physical work outside in various types of conditions
  • Positive attitude and team-oriented 
  • Spanish language proficiency preferred
  • Ability to work alone and self motivate 
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Interest in and passion for regenerative farming principles.
  • Ability to accept and share feedback in a team environment.

 

You can email Harper at farmers@tworootsfarm.com with any questions.

 


Educational Opportunities: You will learn about all aspects of a small organic vegetable farm.

Skills Desired: Previous farming or landscaping experience preferred.

Meals: Yes

Stipend: Yes

Housing: No- but possible.

Preferred method of Contact: Email

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