Company description

Turner Farm is a diversified organic seaside farm on the island of North Haven, twelve miles off the coast of Rockland. We grow small scale, high value, certified organic vegetables, berries, herbs, and flowers, using passive solar hoop houses and heated greenhouses. We raise pigs in the woods and maintain a small herd of beef cattle and a flock of laying hens in rotation on our hilly pastures. Throughout the summer, our produce is featured in our weekly barn suppers and in the many events hosted in our stunning post and beam barn. We welcome visitors to explore the farm on their own and offer the opportunity to stay in our Guest House overlooking the farm and the Fox Island thorofare. We are a dynamic and diverse business gearing up for a great 2026 season.

Job description

We are hiring Farm Crew Members for the 2026 season!

The position is mid-MayJune - August/mid-September (flexible dates possible)

Farm crew members are responsible for the day-to-day work and success of the farm. We offer a supportive and encouraging work environment, engaging crew members to view the farm from the smallest detail to the biggest picture of how it all fits together. We work efficiently in teams and independently and welcome feedback and observations as we move through the day, weeks, and season. Daily chores include opening and closing greenhouses and high tunnels, watering vegetables, checking deer fences, feeding and watering livestock, and collecting eggs.

Benefits include plenty of vegetables, staff discounts on meat and farm stand products, and shared meals.
On-farm housing is available.

Qualifications:

• Previous organic vegetable production experience preferred.
• Previous experience living and working with others.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude and consistent workflow in all weather conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Applicants must be able to receive instruction both verbally and in writing, be comfortable with giving and receiving regular feedback, and be able to quickly adapt to changes for a variety of tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and perform a variety of physical tasks efficiently and consistently.
• Comfortable engaging farm guests and community members while working.

Compensation

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

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Deadline

no deadline