Indian Line Farm, the oldest CSA in the US, is a Certified Naturally Grown farm growing for 140 members, the Great Barrington Farmers’ Market, and several stores and restaurants. Our farm is located in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts, 2.5 miles north of NYC. Our community is known for its beautiful rural landscape, myriad outdoor and cultural activities, as well as for having a thriving local food economy of which Indian Line is an integral part.  Growing healthy food for ourselves and our community is our goal.  

We are looking for one full time employee or possibly two part time employees  with at least one season of experience working outdoors in some capacity. Our crew usually consists of 3-5 people. Our schedule is M-F 7:00-4:30 with Saturdays 6:45-12:00 two times per month. Season is from April 1 through the end of October. Some options for November work too.
 

Job responsibilities will include all manner of tasks involved in vegetable, herb, and cut flower production including:

• Filling flats, seeding, preparing farm beds
• Irrigating in fields and watering plants inside and outside greenhouses
• Transplanting seedlings
• Caring for plants in all aspects of pre-harvest stage, including hoeing and weeding by hand
• Weed whacking, mowing and using other equipment (including tractors) after demonstrating proficiency
• Harvesting with sharp knives, clippers and by hand
• Washing, packing and sorting of produce
• Doing deliveries

Qualifications include:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds and be physically fit for a demanding job
• Ability to work in all weather—cold, rain and heat
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have a good attitude and work well with a farm crew and volunteers
• Must present self well with the clients we serve: farm members, farmers’ market customers, chefs, and produce managers
• Must be able to work efficiently and quickly
• Sense of humor a bonus

Benefits include:

• Fun, educational and supportive work environment
• Great veggies and fruit
• Workers compensation
• Paid mid-morning break with food provided