Garden Laborer

Job description

Position Title: Garden Laborer – Youth Worker Department: St. Isidore’s Garden-Fitchburg WI Employment Type: Full Time Seasonal FLSA Status: Non Exempt About Us: Frostwood Farms is a hay and crop farming operation located in Fitchburg, WI. One acre of land is dedicated to growing tomatoes and peppers, our St. Isidore Garden. The Frostwood Farms Team is comprised of the Farm Team and the Garden Team who work together to tend the land. As a Youth Gardener, you’ll work with a team to care for a one-acre garden that produces thousands of pounds of fresh vegetables for our community. Key Responsibilities: Garden Care & Maintenance - Tend to a one-acre garden with approximately 3,200 plants. - Perform daily tasks such as weeding, watering, pruning, stringing, harvesting, and disease prevention. - Help maintain crop health and productivity—show extra love to the plants (especially the tomatoes). Workplace Organization & Safety: - Arrive on time and ready to work each day. - Follow all safety protocols, including wearing seatbelts when traveling. - Keep the garden and work areas tidy: clean up after yourself, properly put away tools, and pick up litter. - If tools or equipment are misplace...