Company description

Treiber Farms grows a wide variety of fruits and vegetables on about 15 acres on Long Island’s East End. One acre is no-till vegetables and the rest is divided amongst blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, apples, pears, peaches and additional low-till vegetables. Our farming practices reflect our values of simplicity, sustainability and resourcefulness. We do not use synthetic sprays on any of our produce and seek to minimize the use of organic sprays, choosing to work with nature rather than against it. Most of our work is done by hand. It is at this level that we can be most attentive to the needs of the plants. Our produce is sold through a small CSA, farm stand and wholesale accounts. We also enjoy opportunities to cross-pollinate agriculture and the arts through collaborations and events in the field and at our Old Barn. 

Job description

We are looking to fill 2 full-time seasonal farm crew positions for the 2022 season, April 1st - November 1st. Farm crew work alongside owners and manager as an integral part of a small, dynamic team. You will be involved in all aspects of production, harvest and post-harvest handling of produce. Daily tasks include but are not limited to: seeding, transplanting, mulching, irrigation, weeding, mowing, weed-whacking, harvesting, washing, packing for CSA and wholesale orders, stocking the farm stand, etc. Farm crew will also be expected to staff on-farm events (not more than one per month.) We plan on providing housing. There is potential for growth and year-round work.

 

Requirements:

We are looking for folks with a strong work ethic and positive attitude, able to take direction and work both independently and as part of a team. Must be able to work long hours outside in all conditions. Must be able to lift 50lbs. Strong preference given to those who have worked a full season on a farm.

 

Schedule:

The job is 8-9 hours per day 5 days per week with 1-2 additional weekend days per month. Start-time is 8am in Spring and Fall and 7am during Summer. There is a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.

 

Compensation:

$15/hr

Food from the farm

Compensation

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

Application instructions

Deadline

March 01, 2022