Join Our Team.

Work Trade Position

We are looking for 3-4 folks that are keen to come out on a regular volunteer basis to help on the farm, in exchange for a flower share. Join us 2 days a week, Mon-Fri 730-11am to assist with harvest, planting, bed prep, and/or greenhouse work. We’ll provide tools and education to learn techniques, and send you home with 3 bunches of blooms/ week. March- May. Email hazelwitchfarm@gmail.com to sign up!

Hiring Closed, Thanks for your interest!

Farm Manager, 2024 season

Field Crew, 2024 season

Hazel Witch Farm is a small scale woman owned and operated farm in Mechanicsville, Virginia. We grow cut flowers for wholesale distribution through our worker owned cooperative, and via high end weddings. We farm using human scale, low till methods, with the assistance of a walk behind tractor. Our farming principles revolve around taking care to enhance and restore biodiversity, keep carbon in the ground, limit imported inputs, and maximize photosynthesis. We employ the use of plant positive pest management, pollinator + predator hedgerows, cover cropping, and mulching to reduce pest + weed pressure, while protecting our soil. We employ a small and mighty crew.

We share our land with two other small scale farm businesses: Shine Farms, Real Roots Food Systems, and co-farm a ¼ acre of vegetables for distribution through the compassion ministry of our land owners, First Baptist Church.

All positions must be able to

Lift 50+lbs repeatedly

Stoop, crouch, squat for extended periods

30% Standing
5% Sitting
20% Walking
45% Kneeling or bending
Hearing & Manual dexterity

Work efficiently, and dress to work in all weather (hot, wet, + cold)
Maintain a positive mental attitude, problem solve and be flexible
Commit for the entire season

Attributes and qualifications of an ideal candidate:

Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
Comfortable working in all weather conditions, more than 90% of this position is outside
Punctual and highly reliable
Independent, self aware, excellent time management
Able to stand for long periods of time, bending, squatting and do occasional heavy lifting and other physically demanding tasks.
Organized and works neatly.
Able to handle repetitive tasks.
Good natured and kind to others.
Communicates effectively.
Has an eye for high quality flowers and attention to detail.
At least one season in floriculture.
Floral design experience is a plus.

Farm Manager

Responsibilities encompass all field and greenhouse tasks, including but not limited to seeding, propagation, transplanting, pruning, trellising, harvesting (cutting, grading, sorting), bed prep (crop termination, broadforking, tarping, amending, composting, mulching), cultivation, record keeping, high tunnel management, watering + irrigation, wash + pack management, inventory and purchasing, assisting with farm events.

2+ years flower farming experienced, 1+ year in farm management

The farm manager will work closely with the farm business manager/ owner in all field + greenhouse aspects of the farm at the start of the season, and maintain weekly meetings throughout. This position is expected to become independent and self managing as the season progresses. It has the opportunity to advance and grow with the farm.

Work alongside and manage crew, volunteers + spot crew
Maintain detailed records, producing availability, harvest, and planting data
Manage the farm’s weekly purchasing needs
Maintain tools and equipment, small repairs, building tasks
Manage irrigation (drip, hose, + greenhouse)
Transplanting (paperpot + by hand)
Direct seeding (Earthway)
Bed prep + flip (Grillo walk behind + by hand)
Packaging & shipping farm product
Propagation (chrysanthemum, perennial + dahlia cuttings, soil blocking, paperpot)
Harvesting, postharvest, aggregation of orders
Some delivery

Ideal applicants will bring a strong background on regenerative techniques, floral crops- specifically cool + warm annuals, ranunculus and dahlias, and a motivated desire to develop a deeper knowledge base. While we are excited to teach our methods we are looking for folks who have prior farming experience, are interested in growing with our farm, are passionate about farming as a career, are open-minded + committed to refining their craft. All candidates must hold a valid driver’s license, be punctual + reliable. The right applicant is incredibly organized, observant, responsible, curious, detail oriented and efficient.

Hours:

Full time, beginning March 1, 2024, position typically ends November 30, potential for year round employment

M-F with some weekend hours for irrigation/ tunnel management

7-3 in shoulder seasons of spring and fall, moving to 6-2 in high summer

Compensation:

Salaried $40k-$50k depending on experience

No on farm housing is available. This position is for one person, couples will not be considered. Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license required, farm is not accessbile via public transportation.

To Apply:

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Attention to detail and an ability to follow directions is paramount to success in this position. If you have questions feel free to email us at hazelwitchfarm@gmail.com, social media DMS will not be able to be responded to.

Please send an up-to-date resume including applicable volunteer + paid positions and a list of professional or personal references to hazelwitchfarm@gmail.com, with the subject: FARM MANAGER

We will respond to applications within 7 days as they are received, position will remain open until filled.

First interviews will be via zoom, with secondary interviews in person. We’ll get in touch with details as we move through the process.

FIELD CREW

Responsibilities encompass harvest, cultivation, seeding + propagation, bed prep, planting, packing, and deliveries. Field crew will report directly to farm owner and farm manager. This position will often be paired with the farm manager, but the applicant should be comfortable working independently as well.

Hours:

Part time, beginning March 15, 2024, position typically ends November 30, potential for year round employment, and for additional hours during high season

Monday- Thursday with rotating weekend hours

7a-11a in shoulder seasons of spring and fall, moving to 6a-10a in high summer

Compensation:

$17 hour

To Apply:

Please send an up-to-date resume including applicable volunteer + paid positions and a list of professional or personal references to hazelwitchfarm@gmail.com, with the subject: FIELD CREW

We will respond to applications within 7 days as they are received, position will remain open until filled.

First interviews will be via zoom, with secondary interviews in person. We’ll get in touch with details as we move through the process.