Farm Crew Valentines Farm
- Date Posted June 23, 2021
- Location Glen Head, NY
- Category Agriculture
- Job type Full-Time
Valentines Farm is a 4-acre biodynamic market garden and homestead on Long Island. We grow a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, flowers, and berries. Our vegetable fields occupy half an acre and are managed on a low till, permanent, bed system. We produce jams, apothecary items, honey and free-range eggs.
Job descriptionOur work is physically demanding and requires working in all weather conditions.
Expect to work 10-hour shifts, 5 days a week.
What We Look For
- A positive, collaborative and “can do” attitude and willingness to learn new things
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and work in all weather, every day
- Attention to detail
- Ability to follow directions and work independently
- Ability to stay on task and accomplish the day’s work
- Punctual, reliable and dedicated to the role
- Commitment to a full season (through November)
- Willingness to assist with set-up and break-down at farmers' market
- Interest in biodynamic and organic farming, a plus
- Must have a current Driver’s License for use on the job
What We Offer:
- A welcoming and inclusive team of proactive individuals
- Hands-on experience on small scale growing over 40 different crops and flowers and caring for animals with the application of biodynamic preparations and practices
- Pay rate is $20/hr
- Lunch (oftentimes farm-fresh) provided
- Uniform provided