Company description Our farm is an 80 acre organic farm on the North Fork of Long Island. We grow hundreds of different varieties of vegetables and we sell only direct to consumer via CSA, farmer's markets, and at our large bustling retail market on site. We have a certified organic kitchen which we make all value added items with our produce. We farm year round using unheated greenhouses and sell through a winter farmer's market. We are looking for enthusiastic and hardworking candidates for the 2021 season to work in our fields, at the farmstand and markets, and in our kitchen. We are passionate about farming organically because we believe in caring for the soil, the land, and our future generations. Internship description

Join our family farm and be part of a team committed to excellence in product,  customer service and attention to detail. Seeking an apprentice interested in becoming a part of our dynamic and bustling farmstand retail operation. Desire to learn the marketing/sales side of a farm business as well as a CSA, farmer markets, farm kitchen and a growing home delivery business. Must be highly motivated to not only learn and work efficiently, but to sell our products to customers, create and finesse veggie displays, and be attentive to details.

 

Other skills required:

• Inventory, stock and merchandise product
• Trim, package and present fresh foods with attention to detail
• Create samples  and tastings with attractive displays and attention to health department codes.
• Ability to initiate and work independently
• Experience with shopkeep/ipad sales
• Vegetable and plant knowledge helpful
• Ability to handle crates of vegetables up to 30 lbs and willingness to work in all kinds of weather
• Passion, and knowledge and willingness to teach others about organic farming, the environment, healthy eating and specifics about our farm’s history and growing methods.

 

Full Time 35-40 hours/week | 4 days including one weekend day

Mid April - Mid November

 

Compensation this position is : hourly, $15/hr +
Application instructions DeadlineApril 01, 2021