Seasonal Vegetable Farmer
Carversville Farm Foundation - Mechanicsville, PA
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*Carversville Farm Foundation**Position:* Seasonal Vegetable Farmer*Reports to:* Vegetable Production Manager*Compensation:* $19 per hour*Benefits:* Housing available, PTO*Schedule:* August 23rd - November 26, 5 days per week, 40 - 50 hours per weekCarversville Farm Foundation (CFF) is a non-profit that runs a philanthropic, diversified, regenerative, certified organic farm. We grow produce, eggs and meat to the highest standards and donate 100% of our harvests to Philadelphia-area soup kitchens, year-round. Want to join a talented, committed crew in beautiful Bucks County, PA and improve your farming skills while raising chef-quality harvests to give away to communities in need! Join us!*About the position:*Our vegetable team raises top-quality organic produce from seed to harvest and seedlings for urban farms. We have 20 acres in production, two high tunnels for year-round production, a new wash-and-pack facility, and a log-grown shiitake operation. We use cultivating tractors, water wheel transplanters, root harvesters and other equipment that help maximize efficiency. Cover cropping, soil tests and a fertility program helps keep our soils healthy and balanced.*Requirements** 1 year vegetable production experience preferred* Demonstrate record keeping ability* Proficient at harvesting, weeding and planting* Ability to handle product from harvest to packaging while maintaining food safety (FSMA) standards*Responsibilities*Working with our team to execute daily tasks including:* Greenhouse watering and seeding, transplanting, crop maintenance* Pest and disease management* Implement and maintain irrigation* Harvest vegetables according to farm’s standards* Contribute to a safe and orderly working environment* Support record keeping*Skills*We are looking for people committed to our mission and procedures with these abilities:* Work independently and on a team* Dependable and organized* Positive attitude and strong work ethic* Readiness to work outside in all weather conditions* Detail oriented and able to multitask* Ability to lift 50 lbs* Desire to learn* Flexible in schedule and tasksThis job description covers key responsibilities but does not capture all job duties. We work as a team and there are times we need all hands on deck to accomplish a task. Flexibility is key to joining our dynamic team.Carversville Farm Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Job Type: Full-timePay: $19.00 - $19.01 per hourBenefits:* Paid time offAbility to Commute:* Mechanicsville, PA 18934 (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Mechanicsville, PA 18934: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)Work Location: In person
Created: 2025-08-12