What are the responsibilities and job description for the Organic Vegetable Crew Member position at Brookford Farm?
About us: Brookford Farm is a 613 acre farm located along the Merrimack River in Canterbury, NH. We are a family owned regenerative farm focused on cultivating the living soil. We believe deeply in organic methods which will make our earth a better place for our children and we strive to produce high quality, pasture-oriented, nutrient-dense food year round. We offer a year-round CSA program and wholesale to delivery locations throughout NH and the Greater Boston area. Our products include 100% grass fed raw dairy, farmstead cheeses, 40 acres of certified organic seasonal vegetables, pastured pork, 100% grass fed pasture raised beef, pastured chicken, lacto-fermented krauts and more!
We grow 35 acres of 40 different organic vegetables. There are 2 acres of intensive summer crops and the rest is located on a larger field as part of our crop rotation. Those vegetables are mostly storage crops and are a big part of our winter sale distribution.
We’re looking for people who genuinely enjoy farming, gardening and good, honest hard work. This is a physically active, hands-on role in a supportive team environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Mechanical transplanting using a Transplanter
- Greenhouse work: seeding, transplanting, potting up
- Harvesting vegetables (bunching, picking, packing, sorting)
- Washing and packing produce for markets and wholesale
- Assisting with tractor cultivation and hand weeding
You Must Be Able To:
Take direction well
Work independently and as part of a team
Lift up to 50 lbs
Drive a pickup truck
Bend, kneel, and work outdoors in all weather
Our work requires passion, precision, speed, and great stamina. This is a full time or part time position with management/leadership roles that may available towards the beginning of next season. Pay is commensurate with experience and performance.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Experience:
- Farming: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16