South Wind Produce is a mid scale vegetable farm growing 10 acres of organic vegetables and small fruits. We market our produce at the Saturday Durham Farmer’s Market, to our growing CSA and through a regional distributor.  

We believe small farming is a productive and beautiful way of life, it is the context through which we seek to contribute to our wider community and to build useful and meaningful lives for ourselves.

We’ve developed considerable infrastructure and good systems for efficiency and quality of production.   In 2025, our 11th season, we are hoping to grow our local team to allow for year round production and more quality of life.  Applicants should seek challenges and understand the rigor that farm work entails.  

Our crew members work closely together to accomplish a wide variety of tasks on the farm from crop seeding to harvest and market prep. We work to create a positive, structured environment where team members can quickly gain knowledge and proficiency in the day-to-day operations of the farm. 

Tasks include: greenhouse seeding, crop transplanting, cultivation, harvest wash and prep for market and restaurant sales, irrigation, and more. 

We are seeking applicants who are focused, enthusiastic, and interested in contributing to their community and environment through active involvement in the food system. Additional skills and qualifications for this role include:

• Being physically capable to lift heavy objects and work in all weather

• Ability to work well with others and independently

• A positive attitude

• Attention to detail and speed

• Reliability and ability to arrive on time every day

• Commitment to work some extended hours on Friday afternoons as market prep requires
  

Previous farm experience is preferred, but we are also open to those who have not farmed before and are eager to learn quickly. 

This position is 5 days a week, Monday through Friday.  $18-20/hour. 

First season workers can expect 40 hours per week, 5 days paid vacation during the main season with some reduction in hours during the winter with a week’s extra pay as bonus come the winter holidays. We pay weekly with overtime above 40 hours. On farm housing is available to the right candidate.  We encourage crew members to take home vegetables and enjoy the bounty of the farm.  

Apply by emailing southwindproduce@gmail.com or text Miles @ 703-785-1662