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This job expired on September 01, 2022

2022 Farm Crew Member PT or FT Solid Ground Farm

  • Date Posted July 03, 2022
  • Location Kingston, NY
  • Category Agriculture
  • Job type Full-Time
Company description Solid Ground Farm is an organic diversified-veggie farm on the edge of Kingston focusing on our vegetable CSA, local farmers market, wholesale, and microgreens. We use all organic practices on our 8 acres of production, and focus on producing high-quality produce for our members and customers. The farm is located in a picturesque valley in the Hurley Flats, backing up to the scenic Esopus Creek. Crew members can expect to be involved in all aspects of production and marketing, and will gain an in-depth perspective on small-scale sustainable agriculture. Internship description

We are currently seeking one additional crew member to join our five-person team for the 2022 season.  In general, work days are 8-9 hours per day, and the work week is Monday to Friday.  We are seeking either a part-time (2-3 days per week) or full-time.

Day to day tasks will shift over the course of the season: you’ll be involved in greenhouse operations, planting and weeding, harvesting, post-harvest handling, deliveries, and more.  You can expect to have a broad experience while also delving deeply into specific projects. We start each morning with a meeting to discuss plans for the day and go over new elements.  Work will vary from alone to working as a part of a small farm team.  All crew members will have areas of responsibility, and we are happy to develop work that addresses specific areas of interest.


Qualifications

The ideal candidate has at least one season of farming experience.

We are seeking crew members who are positive, self-motivated, curious, and driven to work efficiently, even through monotonous tasks and unpleasant weather.


Compensation

This is an hourly position, with a rate of $15/hour.  Returning employees will receive an annual raise.  You are also welcome to harvest veggies for personal use from the farm and we purchase fruit from our fruit farm partner for the whole crew.

Compensation this position is : salaried, $15-20/hr
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This job expired on September 01, 2022
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