Company description

Full Well Farm is an organic no-till farm in Adams, MA owned and run by Meg Bantle (they/she) and Laura Tupper (she/they). We grow vegetables and cut flowers on 2 acres of permanent beds at a hand-scale. We sell box-style veggie CSA, flower CSA, attend the North Adams Farmers Market, and work with local food access partners. The farm focuses on food access, soil health and community. We are transparent business owners, happy to share information with crew members. In addition to producing quality produce and flowers, having a balanced life and leaving on-time are priorities on our farm!

Job description

We are seeking farmers for our 2025 season who have experience farming and wish to work in an environment where they will continue to grow skills, work with autonomy, and contribute to a collaborative culture!

Full Time (35-40 hours) positions available beginning in April and May 2025, ending September and October 2025

The schedule is generally 5 days/week, which may include Saturdays for Farmer’s Market.

We are a small crew of 6-7. You will work together with the farmer/owners, with coworkers, interns, and independently. You will receive training on all tasks. Here is a list of some of the main activities:

-Harvest vegetables and cut flowers with quality and efficiency in mind
-Wash & Pack vegetables with care and accuracy
-Plant, weed, spread compost/mulch and use low-tech tools to prepare and maintain beds efficiently
-Deliveries: drive the farm’s Chevy Express van to deliver local orders
-Greenhouse sowing/seedling care
-Work with and help teach interns and volunteers in a positive, inclusive manner
Skill share with coworkers
-Possible Farmers Market days: set up, maintain, take down an attractive display, engage with customers and support an inclusive farmstand
-Understand SNAP/HIP and provide friendly support to customers

We are looking for someone who:

-Has full time farm work experience
-Seeks physical activity in daily life and in all weather conditions
-Is self-motivated
-Sustains motivation and positive spirits in challenging situations
-Is able to lift 50lb, to bend, squat, be active all day
-Listens to directions, asks questions, and is willing to seek guidance as needed
-Is dependable, efficient and precise
-Enjoys being a contributing member of a dynamic and supportive team of farmers
-Safely operates equipment (training is always provided)
-Shares a passion for social justice and a desire to be part of building a more equitable food system
-Is actively committed to anti-racism work and an equitable inclusive workspace
-As there is not adequate public transportation to the farm, we recommend applicants have a vehicle or bicycle
-A valid license with a good driving record is required to fulfill job duties

Compensation

$17.50-18/ hour
Paid sick time
Unpaid time off
Access to lots of vegetables and flowers!
Farm gear stipend
Housing is not provided but we will help farmers moving to the area as much as possible with housing connections.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline