Company description

Beetlebung Farm is a 6 acre property in the heart of a small, rural beach town on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. As a farm, we prioritize soil health by operating a no/low-till diversified vegetable system relying on cover cropping, fungal based nutrient sprays, beneficial insects and other regenerative forms of fertility, pest and disease management.

We grow a (very) wide diversity of crops, striving to bring interesting, forgotten, unique, and delicious plant varieties to our market. Why? Simply, we love food- from the growing to the experimentation, the cooking to the sharing and engagement with our customers. It’s our passion and we feel extremely lucky to operate in a community that supports this approach and ethos to agriculture. Currently, we sell our produce primarily through our brand new, year-round farmstand and also seasonally at the weekly West Tisbury Farmers Market and at select restaurants on the island.

In late 2024, Beetlebung Farm completed its three year project of (re)constructing an historic agricultural barn on the property. This space represents the culmination of much hard work, craftsmanship, and collaboration. The barn houses the farm’s year-round retail farmstand, wash pack, a commercial kitchen, a stone mill and a whole grain bakery. We are crazy excited about these spaces and their potential to feed and inspire our community.

The culture at Beetlebung is one of collaboration, passion and grit. The team is a group of scrappy self-motivators who come to work each day with energy, positivity, determination and a deep willingness to learn from one another. We expect each of our team members to be engaged and thoughtful as they approach daily tasks. We value someone who is willing to grow with us and is open to feedback and to constructive criticism. We like to sweat, do the non glamorous but necessary tasks with a smile, and push ourselves to constantly improve. We have a deep commitment to the land, to each other, and to the sharing of good food grown well.

Job description

We are a small team that relies heavily on one another’s commitment to hard work, efficiency, and a shared desire to grow the highest quality produce possible. The ideal candidate is a skilled farmer with a real passion for growing and interest in farming as a career path. This person should be a good team player, have a strong work ethic, loves to learn, and is detail oriented.

Beetlebung’s small farm team is a seasoned crew - with team members returning for their third, fourth and eighth seasons. Team members are self-motivators who come to work each day with a strong sense of positivity, excitement, and a deep willingness to learn and share. We expect each of our farm team members to be engaged and thoughtful as they approach daily tasks and accountable for efficient and high quality work output. Crew members report to the BBF Farm Manager, who oversees production and operations and supports team members in developing and deepening their farming skills and knowledge.

The position requires approximately 40-45 hours of work per week. Work days of the week may vary and include occasional weekend days based on farm needs. As a Farm Crew member, your work will focus on all aspects typical to market garden style farming including vegetable production, harvest, post-harvest handling, and possible farmers market sales. On this small, closely knit team, farm work and responsibilities evolve throughout the season(s). We are less hierarchical but instead value shared workflows with clear designation of responsibilities and ownership.

Farm Team Member Responsibilities:

● Crop Production
● Bed prep (moving/spreading compost, raking, measuring)
● Transplanting
● Seeding & propagation
● Cultivation/weeding both by hand and with hand tools
● Trellising, pruning, & thinning
● BCS - Occasional use of flail mower, power harrow, hilling, and crimping attachments

Harvest

● Weekly harvest (typically twice per week)
● Post-harvest handling - washing, packing/bagging, properly storing produce
● Inputting harvest yield data into spreadsheets

General
● Contribute to general maintenance and upkeep of Beetlebung Farm property to maintain a high level of aesthetic for all grounds and facilities on the farm
● Participate in community engagement and public facing programs or events occasionally

Beetlebung Farm is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

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Deadline

April 01, 2026