Company description

The Farm at Our House (TFOH) is located in Brookeville, MD, on the edge of the county’s 90,000 acres agricultural reserve. We leased land from a juvenile justice rehabilitation residential non-profit called Our House Inc and currently we farm on roughly 12 acres. All 12 acres are fenced in due to heavy deer pressure. At our farm we grow a wide range of vegetables, from both Eastern and Western cultures and sell our produce year round. We host a 250-member CSA program, attend 3 year round farmers markets, and provide vegetables to food assistance institutions. All produce we grow travels minimal distance to the end consumption or distribution point. We are USDA certified organic, we are also a certified Real Organic Project farm. 

Job description

We are looking for hard working people with a passion for diversified organic farming to join our team to tend and harvest our crops during the upcoming growing season to fill multiple positions. The farm crew includes 4 - 6 full time people, and goes up to 10 - 12 people in the summer. We are a group of young people who are fun and love what we do. 

Over the course of the season, you will get opportunities to see everything from seed to sale including crop planning, field prepping, seeding, transplanting, weeding, cultivating, harvesting, post-harvest handling, storing, transporting, marketing, and delivering. Apprentices will learn by doing, and are expected to work at a good pace in all weather conditions with farm crew. This position is perfect for people who want to get into organic vegetable farming. 

Schedule

Main Season: April 1st - December 1st
Normal hours are 8 to 5 with 1 hour unpaid lunch break. During peak of the season, expect to work 50 hours / week

Winter Season: December 1st - March 31
Winter position is prioritized to people who have multi-season commitment to the farm, and / or are highly skilled and contribute to the farm. The farm can’t guarantee 40 hours per week for everyone in the winter. 

Responsibilities include seed starting, direct seeding and transplanting, cultivating and weeding, irrigating, harvesting and post harvest handling, record keeping, maintaining and using farm equipment, representing the farm at CSA pickup locations and farmers markets. 

 Requirements:
Excellent work ethic - prompt and takes initiative 
A “can do” attitude and curiosity
A great communicator who is able to give and receive feedback to fellow crew members and management
Ability to work long hours in clement weather and stay focused throughout the day, keeping an efficient pace no matter the activity
Driver’s License (as driving is a component of the job duties), a good driving record, and reliable mode of transportation
Flexibility and must be able to lift 50 lbs

Preferred:
Experience working with youth
Construction and electrical skills

Benefits:
$15/hr 
Paid Time Off and Overtime 
Unlimited organic vegetables
Professional development opportunities
Experience working on a successful organic farm
Winter boots, rain gears if stick around for winter

International Workers: At this time we are unable to hire anyone living outside of the United States who does not already possess appropriate work authorization documents.  

Compensation

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

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Deadline

March 01, 2025