What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farmer position at Fry Farm?
We are seeking experienced individuals to perform a wide variety of functions on our 12 acre organically-minded vegetable farm. This position offers a flexible work schedule and 16-40 hours per week. We are seeking candidates who love working outdoors in varying weather conditions (including hot summer temps!) and are passionate about agriculture, gardening, and/or healthy food. This position will provide an opportunity to work outdoors and learn about growing vegetables and fruits. Every day brings new tasks to perform and no two days are the same. Some days will require fast-paced work.
Duties may include:
- Harvesting a variety of many different vegetables and some fruits.
- Washing and packing produce for market.
- Planting, soil preparation
- Weeding and cultivating using both hand tools and light machinery
- Pest management (natural and organic methods)
- Landscape maintenance
- Feeding, watering, caring for chickens and collecting eggs
- Washing/packing eggs
Requirements:
- Willingness to work outdoors in changing conditions: hot, dry, muddy, wet, rainy, cold, humid.
- Able to work quickly and efficiently.
- Willingness to get hands dirty.
- Have an interest in gardening and/or agriculture
- Able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs
- Willingness to work alone as well as with others as a team
- Access to reliable transportation
- Punctual/Reliable
Experience:
- At least 1 year of gardening, agriculture, or landscaping experience REQUIRED OR
- At least 1 year of some type of outdoor work.
Please send resumes via email. Contact us for any questions or comments.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Gardening: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20