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Full or Part Time Farmer

Employer: Hungry Reaper Farm

Work Location: Morris, CT

Term of Employment: April-October

Compensation Range: $17-$20/hour

Duties / Responsibilities

Hungry Reaper Farm is a diversified vegetable farm currently operating on 8 acres between two locations in Morris, Connecticut. We operate a 100-member market-style CSA, vend at the Farmers Market of Black Rock and the Westport Farmers Market, operate a farm stand in Morris, and serve a number of wholesale accounts including New Morning Market, The Market at Bantam and Northfield, and the Northwest Connecticut Regional Food Hub. Hungry Reaper seeks several farmers to operate alongside our current team of four. Hungry Reaper seeks to provide a fun, collaborative, fulfilling, and supportive environment through clear and consistent communication. Hungry Reaper understands that farming is a labor intensive and physically demanding profession and seeks to strike a work life balance for all. We welcome the ideas and suggestions of our employees and there is ample room for growth as our farm scales up and develops new enterprises.

The Full or Part Time Farmer will be responsible for assisting in the production, harvest, and marketing of vegetables. Additional responsibilities may be added based on the employee’s skills, interests, and professional development goals.

Hungry Reaper Farm will hire the best candidate for any available position, and we know our team will be stronger with a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences. We will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, incarceration history, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other non-merit factor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Participate in all aspects of production including seeding, field prep, timing of successions, cultivation, weed/pest management, harvesting, and storage.
  • Occasional Use and maintenance of farm equipment including tractors, walk-behind tractors, seeders, harrows, mowers, hand tools, etc.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of farm areas.
  • Drive various farm vehicles for farm activities including markets, deliveries, errands, etc.
  • Working one or more farmer’s markets with one other team member.
  • Staffing the farm stand.
  • Assisting in construction and maintenance of farm infrastructure.
  • Both collaborative and independent decision making.
  • Specialization in particular areas of production based on skills and interest.
  • Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality standards.
  • Weekly meetings with farm managers.
  • Communicate needs (schedule, medical, personal, etc.) with as much notice as possible.
  • Preferably at least a week’s notice for changes in schedule.

Desired Applicant Experience

  • One year of experience on a vegetable farm is preferred, but not necessary.
  • Exhibits strong curiosity and capability to learn and adapt.
  • Ability to harvest, wash, and pack high quality produce efficiently.
  • Able to lift about 50 lbs, or the willingness to ask for assistance if needed.
  • Ability to operate with autonomy.
  • Excellent time management and strong sense of pace and urgency.
  • Strong communication skills, positive mental attitude, and solution-oriented.
  • Strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail.
  • Valid drivers’ license.
  • Farming skills can be learned! If you feel you have excellent qualifications and experiences that would add value to our farm, we strongly encourage you to apply.

How to Apply / Notes / Other Information

POSITION DETAILS
Part or full time, May through October with the potential of Winter work.
Up to 40 hours per week, 5 to 6 days per week.
Flexible Start Date: 4/15
Flexible End Date: 10/31

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$17-$20/hour
Annual Clothing/tool stipend (PT $100, FT $200)
Paid vacation days during the growing season (PT 2-3 days, FT 5 days)
Professional Development/Conference Stipend (FT)
Unlimited vegetables (PT & FT)

APPLICATION

To apply, please send us a letter of interest, resumé, two references, and any other materials you feel will help us understand you as a candidate. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Please send any questions and applications to hungryreaperfarm@gmail.com with “Part Time Farmer” or “Full Time Farmer” in the subject line.