Capogreco Farms

Hello everyone,My name is Victorino, I am an international student at Curtin University, and I spent my last semester break (January and February 2021) working at Capogreco Farms. I am delighted to share my experience at Capogreco Farms. My comments will cover my expectations, accommodation, the job itself, and the relationship with the farm owners.Regarding my expectations, before going to the farm, I took a bit of time to get myself familiarised with the job and the conditions offered. As a result of this previous exercise, I was mentally prepared to do whatever the farm owners would ask me to do. Moreover, I was prepared to take the job until the end of my contract. I knew that the job was physically demanding, and I had to follow the rules rigorously. Therefore, just like any other job, it helps get a better understanding of the job in advance and be prepared.Concerning the accommodation facilities, the conditions are acceptable, and the rent is in line with the conditions offered. The workers are expected to clean the accommodation facilities three times a week. I found the organisation ok; however, it might be challenging for tidy people because there are people from different backgrounds, including some “bad” apples who always leave the kitchen untidy. Talking with people who have been working on different farms, I got the impression that the conditions offered by Capogreco are better than other farms. As such, I think that, regardless of the quality of the accommodation facilities, the occupants should be tidy and well organised to keep it cleaned, which is fundamental for everyone’s health and well-being.About the job, I was in the packinghouse, and sometimes I did the wedding. Although the job is physically demanding, the body quickly gets adjusted to it. The more you do it; your body gets better prepared for the job. As such, I firmly believe that it depends on your dedication to getting the job done; it is not that hard. Just remember that each job has its challenges. I must admit that I was positively surprised to notice that there were people working on the farms since October/November 2020, which means that you can do the job without too many complaints if you are a determined person.Regarding the relationship with the owners of the farms, I would say that as long as you follow the rules and do what you are told to do and not to, you will have good relations with them. I got the impression that they care about their workers; for example, they provide free transport twice a week for shopping, and from time to time they offer some fresh products from their farms. The salary is ok and goes hand in hand with the rent. If you do not have enough hours, the rent is adjusted to your weekly salary. To conclude, my experience was good, and I hope you can also have a good experience, as long as you get prepared before taking up the job.Cheers!Vic

I did picking of melons for 1 month and half. The accommodation is very nice and clean, big kitchen, they provide all of you need and they offer some vegetables from the farms every week!The job is easy, the supervisor Isak is very nice if you work well.Good payment and never lateYou have IGA at 5 minutes and you can use farm's van for go it every Monday and ThursdayAnd you have also Colses at 20 minutesWe have passed a good time in this farm!Thanks for all Melissa !

I worked in the farm for a bit more than a month with a friend of mine. It was a great experience, we did weeding to prepare for the picking season coming after.The accomodation were great, as was the job.

me and my boyfriend we spent here the last 2 mounths of the melon season and i want to be onest that when i left i was sad. Like all farm job, picking melon it is what it is but onestly i did harder jobs than that and also the good think is that you are not working alone but with a team of 16people so you can work and have fun too. the accomodation is fine you share everithing with 40/50 people all backpacker so the time go fast and you have always someone with who share your time know new people from all world is so good! the kichen is big also the fridge and the personal food cages too, all room is double ,the bathroom and the showet is fine . Also they have work for all 5mounths picking and packing so if you need to save your farm days in this farm you can save without problem . Far just 110km from Perth is definnily perfect place if you have to do the farm jobs but in the weekend enjoy the city life too !

Worst farm ever in Wa.Spent here 2 days. The accomodation is indecent. Room with 1 bunk bed. No shelf or nothing where put your clothes and you have to leave it on the floor. No window in the room so always smell bad.Share bathroom, 6-7 to share with all the people, around 50 people, so before take shower you may wait hours.Mangers are really rude.Don't go to work in this farm and don't buy any fruit from here.

Stayed 1 day. The bad reviews are accurate. The bosses are rude and shout at people for futile reasons. I was driving the forklift and all of a sudden the boss came and started shouting at me that I was slow. I kindly asked them to lower the voice and show me how to work better and they went mad. They assaulted me (like literally put hands on me) and told me to leave. Accommodation is pretty bad. 20$/night/person and no maintenance. They put us in a room with no curtains no door lock and 40 years old mattresses. Unfortunately this is the consequence of the backpacker desperation for second year. Extremely bad experience. Workers are valued less than zero. No communication, no explanations, management behave like cave men. This place is ok only if you are (extremely) desperate and willing to look down for 3 months. Try not to have conversation with them just pick, pack and leave.

Me and my friend spent 3 months on Capogreco farm and we really spent good moment.There is a big kitchen , huge fridge , toilet and shower are fine.We had a room just for us.You can find your space and stay chill or spend time with the amazing people that we met.Good place to save money but very close to Perth or other nice town..so in the weekend you can take a break and enjoy in the city, on the beach or on the lake..whatever you want.The work it's fine as well, not so hard.You can pick the melon or packing them .The nicest thing it's work with a team.

I spent two seasons on this farm and it's ok. To have your days is perfect, to save a little bit less because the pay is not extraordinary but we can do it.The atmosphere is cool and I met extraordinary people!The accommodations are correct, super large kitchen with a huge fridge!The showers and the bathrooms are in the form of prefabricated, it is not luxury but it is more than enough!The bosses are super nice if you are a good worker.The work is not complicated, the picking a little more than packing but no need to have a good physical capacity to get there!In short, as a rule, it's a nice farm, we have a lot of fun, the work is not too difficult and the main thing is that you have fun with your colleagues :)!

Payment was never late, lots of hours, accommodation is very basic, a bit mouldy in the room, but the rent is cheap. They also allow camper-van to camp on the site and have access to the facilities. Huge kitchen, walk-in fridge to store groceries. Only when the season got busy i found the accommodation was a a bit chaotic.Very strict with lazy workers, but very fair with normal workers. Job was easy but boring and repetitive, be ready if you want this job.They provide transport to IGA twice a week if you don’t have your own vehicle. You have to clean the camp yourself once a week, but they provide everything you need at the camp, dish washing liquid, sponges, toilet paper, laundry powder. they provide sunscreen, ice water and gloves at work, supervisor Isak would be very nice or very strict to you depends on if you’re responsible.