Position title:  Farm Crew Member 2026

Reports To:  Farm Management (Todd & Rebecca Ulizio and Nicole Houston

Hours:  Full Time (40-50 hours per week), 5 days a week, overtime paid at standard rate

Position Period:  April 6th to mid-October 2026.  Preference given to applicants who can commit to the entire duration.

Location:  Two Bear Farm, 1978 K M Ranch Rd, Whitefish, MT59937

BENEFITS: 

    • $18/hr, paid every two weeks
    • Provided fresh produce from the farm
    • Subsidized housing optional, depending on availability
    • Experience working on.a fast-paced, successful vegetable farm.  
    • Opportunities for growth and additional responsbilities.  Potential for winter employment at our local market in Whitefish (The Farmers’ Stand)

FARM OVERVIEW 

Two Bear Farm is a regenerative vegetable farm located in beautiful Whitefish, MT.  The farm sits on 99 acres bordering the Stillwater River. About 10 acres of this land are in vegetable production, which includes one greenhouse and six high tunnels. The land is 7 miles from downtown Whitefish, with excellent hiking/biking trails located across the road from the farm!  

 

Two Bear Farm specializes in growing  high quality, chemical free, diversified vegetables for our community. We strive to make our food accessible to the entire community, while also emphasizing care for the land, including soil health, biodiversity, and providing wildlife habitat.  We  sell our food through a 250-350 CSA farm share, via our brick-and-mortar store named The Farmers’ Stand, working with  local distributor Wicked Good Produce, and at the Kalispell Farmers Market.  We also partner with the non-profit North Valley Food Bank and Land to Hand MT.

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are seeking one (1) person with a passion for diversified vegetable production and local food systems. All farm employees are integral members of our 5-7 member team at Two Bear Farm. About half of the team are typically  H-2A employees. Over the course of the season, you will be exposed to all aspects of our farm and deepen your knowledge of our regenerative farming methods including: CSA planning, greenhouse operations, produce harvest and post-harvest techniques, transplanting, season extension methods, cultivation, cover cropping, soil health improvement strategies, customer interfacing and small farm marketing.  

FARM RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Participate in all aspects of farm maintenance and production. 
  • Crew members will mainly participate in harvest, wash and pack for CSA and markets throughout the season
  • Additional crew tasks will include transplanting, hoeing, hand weeding, direct seeding, greenhouse seeding, bin washing, trellising, and irrigation setup. 
  • Assist at our weekly farmer’s market on Saturday mornings
  • Crew members are expected to maintain focus and mental engagement in the task at hand 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previous market farming experience is required. 
  • Ability to stay focused throughout the day, keeping an efficient pace no matter the activity
  • Ability to work in all types of weather (hot, rainy, and cold)
  • Experience with physical labor or intense outdoor activity – able to lift 50 lbs regularly
  • Ability to remain engaged in a repetitive task. 
  • Experience driving a manual transmission vehicle. (or willingness to learn)
  • A good driving record.
  • Spanish speaking is a bonus. 
  • Extra bonus points for curiosity and a good sense of humor. 

 

TRIAL PERIOD: 30 DAYS

All new members of the Two Bear Farm team will begin employment with a 30-day trial period starting on their first scheduled workday.  This trial period is fully paid.  At the end of this trial period, employee will participate in a 30-day performance review to discuss progress, expectations and next steps.

 

THE WORK SCHEDULE: April 6th- mid October   

Work at Two Bear Far is seasonal and the length  of the workday is based on what needs to be completed that day. and can vary throughout the season.  We strive to be efficient and productive so that we can limit our work days to 8 or 9 hours, even in peak season, but we work until important tasks are completed.  Extra bonus points for curiosity and a good sense of humor. 

  • Working Monday-Friday, unless working Saturday Farmers Market
    • Our peak summer hours are 7:00AM-4:00PM; 8:00 AM – 4:00PM in the spring and fall (includes a 1 hour  unpaid lunch break) 
    • The farm crew convenes every morning to clarify the day’s agenda and make alterations according to the weather and daily needs of the farm. 
    • If interested in working Farmers Market on Saturday, schedule can shift to accommodate.

 

APPLY TODAY!

After you have read this description in its entirety, please send us one email only to nicole@twobearfarm.com  with:

  1. Subject line: 2026 Crew Member, (Your Name)
  2. Responses to the questionnaire below
  3. Resume

If your qualifications match our needs, we will contact you to schedule an interview. 

Questionnaire:

  1. Why are you interested in Two Bear Farm?
  2. What previous farming and/or other relevant experience are you bringing to this position and what do you feel you have to offer?
  3. What practical skills do you hope to acquire?
  4. What are your personal goals related to farming?
  5. Do you have any prior injuries to back, knees, etc. that might limit your ability to do farm work?
  6. Please tell us something interesting about yourself (hobbies, obsessions, talents, etc.). What makes you YOU?