Harvest Crew Position Heron Pond Farm +1 more
- Date Posted July 27, 2018
- Location South Hampton, NH
- Category Agriculture
- Job type Full-Time
Heron Pond is a four season farm that grows over 250 varieties of vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers. Our farm is located in South Hampton, NH along the Powow River and Grassy Brook. Farming year-round has allowed us to grow and maintain an incredibly skilled and experienced staff whose passion brings higher yields, quality and flavor to our food all year long.
Heron Pond Farm is seeking multiple Farm Crew Members for the 2018 season
We are looking for full-time (5 days-a-week)
Job Duties include:
- Harvesting a large variety of vegetable and berry crops
- Washing/sorting/packing veggies for markets, CSA, and wholesale outlets
- Transplanting and limited hand weeding
- Occasional greenhouse work including planting, seeding, watering, and general maintenance
- Working retail at local Farmer's Markets (Exeter,Portsmouth, and Newburyport)
Qualifications:
- Farm experience is not a must! We are mainly looking for an individual with a good work ethic and positive attitude
- Enjoy working outside in the lovely New England weather
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly
- Willingness to learn and an interest in agriculture
- Ability to take direction and have excellent attention to detail
- Promptness and Accountability
- Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
- Good story teller a plus
Starting compensation is $11/hr, plus a whole bunch of delicious, seasonal veggies
Compensation this position is : hourly Application instructions