Company description

Phillies Bridge Farm Project (PBFP) began in 1995 and is a non-profit educational working farm on 65 acres in New Paltz, NY. Mixed vegetables are produced from 6 acres for a ~200-member CSA, food access organizations, and low-income families through our food justice programs. The educational programs at PBFP offer school children, local youth, CSA members, and the general public opportunities to learn about and participate in sustainable and local food production. PBFP is committed to agriculture that is ecologically sound, community oriented and economically viable. While not certified organic, PBFP uses organic methods to grow high quality produce.

Internship description

Phillies Bridge Farm Project offers practical apprenticeships in small-scale vegetable production using organic methods. We produce mixed vegetables on 6 acres for a ~200 member CSA, and for partnerships with local food access organizations. PBFP provides Farm Apprentices with the foundational knowledge to pursue a career in small-scale vegetable production.

Over the course of the season, apprentices will learn the following practices and skills through a combination of training, working, and formal lessons:

• Crop planning
• Seed starting and greenhouse management
• Bed preparation
• Transplanting and direct seeding
• Crop maintenance
• Organic pest and weed management
• Irrigation systems
• High Tunnel management
• Harvesting and post-harvest handling of produce
• Tracking production/record keeping
• CSA distribution
• Engaging farm volunteers
• Tractor and equipment operation, safety, and maintenance

In addition, apprentices participate in Glynwood’s Hudson Valley Apprenticeship (HVA) Program, joining apprentices working at several other area mentor farms for classroom workshops and farm visits. HVA hours are compensated directly through Glynwood as a contractor at a rate of $20/hour. Apprentices receive significant education through a combination of a 60 hr classroom-based curriculum with expert instructors and an additional 30-50 hrs of education delivered by farm managers as learning modules. These modules last 1-3 hours and cover 18 different key farming topics including:

• Composting
• Cover cropping
• Crop planning
• Crop rotation
• CSA sales model
• Direct seeding
• Fertility management
• Field and bed preparation
• Greenhouse & propagation
• Irrigation
• Pest & disease IPM and spraying
• Prioritization and decision-making
• Record keeping
• Task efficiency
• Vehicle and equipment
  maintenance
• Weed control
• Winter production & storage

Schedule:

Full-time at an average of 40 hours per week in addition to classroom hours. The season runs April 5th through November 19th.

Compensation:

Farm Apprentices will be paid $16/hour and provided with shared on-site housing. Each apprentice is assigned a private room in a three bedroom unit. Apprentices receive 5 days of paid sick time, accrued according to New York State guidelines, as well as 5 unpaid vacation days during the season.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 full-time season of experience in farming
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to comfortably lift at least 50 pounds and to stand, crouch, kneel, and bend for extended periods doing repetitive tasks
• Basic competency with the Google Suite, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and calendar
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, verbally and in writing
• Professional, collegial, direct and non-aggressive communication skills
• Capable of both working independently and on a team
• Valid US Driver's License in good standing

We seek responsible, good-natured, hard working individuals who thrive in a fast-paced working environment. The ideal candidate will have a desire to learn and an active interest in local food systems and farming. Applicants should have good communication skills and be receptive to feedback. They should have the discipline to work efficiently, both independently and as a team.

Phillies Bridge is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals to apply, and are committed to making an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Compensation

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

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Deadline

January 10, 2027