ROLLING HILL FARM
This position offers a unique opportunity to work side by side with an experienced farmer three days per week. This position might be perfect for someone who wants to dive into the workings of a commercial organic farm, but who has other life responsibilities or isn't quite willing to commit to full time farm work. Having a strong work ethic and being excited to learn about vegetable farming is more important than experience for this position.
The start and end dates are somewhat flexible, to be agreed upon together, but will be from roughly mid April through the end of October.
Three days/week, 8-4:30 each day
Farm Description
Rolling Hill Farm is a 13 acre small, mixed production commercial organic farm. On just over an acre, including two greenhouses, we grow a wide variety of vegetables and raise egg laying hens and broiler chickens. This food is sold at farmer's markets, to restaurants, and to a CSA of sorts. Beautiful location, overlooking the Catskills
Responsibilities
The job will partly consist of harvesting and processing vegetables. Time will also be spent seeding in the greenhouse, preparing beds, planting, weeding, watering, helping to move things around, and other activities required to run a small farm. Six days per season we process broiler chickens so your willingness to learn and help with that is a bonus.
Qualifications
Strong personal integrity
Ability to work quickly
Ability to work with care
Ability to lift 40 pounds repeatedly
Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions, including sweltering heat, rain and wind
Commitment to creating a safe and welcoming work space
Compensation
$17-20/hr + vegetables to take home
Housing is not provided
Application Process
When you respond, please send a resume as well as a one page document, in Word or PDF format, that includes a brief description of why you want this job and two references.