Company description

Fishkill Farms is a 3rd-generation, 270 acre fruit and vegetable farm in the Hudson River Valley, only 70 miles north of New York City. Practicing sustainable farming, our produce is sold through our Pick-Your-Own program, our farm store, farmer’s markets and wholesale. Fishkill Farms grows over 100 acres of eco-certified and organic tree fruit and organic berries. Crops include peaches, cherries, strawberries and over 60 acres of dessert and cider apples, grown primarily for Pick-Your-Own and our popular estate-made artisan hard cider. At peak we host thousands of visitors a day for apple picking. The farm produces its own fresh-pressed cider, homemade pies and donuts. Employees are motivated, committed and comprise many diverse backgrounds.

Job description

This role is split between harvesting and maintaining vegetable crops in the field and representing Fishkill Farms at farmers markets once a week in either Brooklyn or Tarrytown. Ideal candidates enjoy physical outdoor work, early mornings, and interacting with customers in a fast-paced market setting. This position will report both to the Farm/Assistant Farm manager and Market Manager.

We are seeking one candidate for each of our Farmers Markets to go with our current team members. This position requires the ability to attend either Tarrytown Farmers Market on Saturdays, or Carroll Gardens Greenmarkets on Sundays. Candidates without the ability to attend one of these markets will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities
Vegetable Field Work
Assist with planting, weeding, trellising, and general crop maintenance
Harvest vegetables according to quality and food safety standards
Wash, sort, and pack produce for retail, market and wholesale orders
Support season extension tasks (row cover, greenhouse work, etc.)
Maintain clean and organized workspaces, tools, and wash/pack areas
Any other tasks determined by the Farm Management team
Farmers Market Sales
Drive a 16ft box truck or Sprinter to and from Markets
Load and unload produce and market equipment
Set up and break down attractive market displays
Engage customers warmly and knowledgeably about our produce and farm practices
Accurately handle cash and point-of-sale transactions
Track inventory and communicate low-stock items to supervisors
Represent Fishkill Farms professionally and enthusiastically

Qualifications
Ability to lift 40–50 lbs repeatedly
Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Friendly, outgoing, and confident interacting with customers
Our location is only accessible via car and punctuality (early mornings required for market days)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Previous farm experience highly preferred but not required
clean driving record required to fulfill job duties, experience driving larger vehicles preferred but not required
Enthusiasm for agriculture and the products we grow and sell

Schedule
Seasonal position (spring through fall, with potential extension)
Early mornings required for harvest and market days (Saturday markets require being on farm at 5:30am, Sunday markets 3:30am)
Weekend availability required
50-55 hours per week in season (April - November), 20-35 hours per week in winter
In season schedule: 7:30-5:30
Winter schedule: 8:00-5:00
2 15 minute paid breaks (1 in the morning, 1 in the afternoon), 1 hour unpaid lunch

Compensation & Benefits
Competitive hourly wage based on experience
20% off all products in our farm store, 10% of alcohol
Free vegetables when there is a surplus and are harvested on employees own time
Limited amounts of fruit depending on season/availability
Hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture and direct farm marketing
Opportunity to grow with a respected Hudson Valley farm

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15.50 - 20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

March 31, 2026