Field Crew Jobs at Obercreek Farm in New York

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Field Crew Jobs at Obercreek Farm in Wappingers Falls, NY – 2019

Obercreek Farm is excited to announce an opening for Full Time field crew members. Field Crew employees will learn the inner workings of this diverse agriculture business while contributing in a friendly and fast paced work environment. Obercreek Farm has worked hard over the past six seasons to develop the systems and infrastructure needed to run a highly efficient and productive operation.  They are seeking Field Crew employees who have some experience with farming or physical labor, a good work ethic, a sense of humor and a strong commitment to providing local food. They focus on providing high quality produce to their community while providing their farmers a fair and sustainable wage.

Obercreek Farm is a USDA Certified Organic Farm striving to produce high quality, seasonal vegetables, flowers, herbs, hops and shortly mushrooms. They maximize their growing space through efficient and thoughtful growing techniques that require less land to achieve higher farm productivity and financial sustainability without compromising the health of our agricultural ecosystems and our farmers.

They produce for their on-farm CSA and farm stand as well as wholesale & restaurant clients in the Hudson Valley.  The farm utilizes a regenerative low till agricultural system for the benefit and enjoyment of our community.

Full Time/Full Season Field Crew Jobs at Obercreek Farm – Description & Expectations:

As a full time, full season field crew member you will experience many aspects of our commercial produce and CSA farm. Daily hours for the majority of the season are 7am to 5:00pm Mon-Fri with an hour for lunch, allowing for flexibility due to weather and time of year with rotating weekend chores or farmers markets. Work will last through November 30th with potential for winter work. Your 10 hour days will include but are not limited to dozens of other tasks over the course of a full season on a farm.  Below are examples of activities you will be participating in.

• Food Safety and Tractor Safety Training
• Field work: harvesting, transplanting, weeding, pruning, trellising, thinning, managing irrigation systems, pest control, bed prep, compost turning etc.
• Pack-out operations: washing and sorting harvested crops, quality control, and packing/storage requirements of all crops
• Greenhouse operations: seeding, potting-up, irrigation, pest control, fertility, trellising, as well as other tasks
• Marketing and Sales operations: working with the CSA, Farm Stand, and wholesale accounts
• Weekly Rotating Chores: General Farm Cleanup, flat washing, garbage, restocking supplies, etc.

NECESSARY SKILLS for the FIELD CREW JOBS AT OBERCREEK FARM

• Strong work ethic and endurance for hard physical work, willing to work hard above and beyond the job requirements when necessary.
• Sense of humor, positive attitude and enthusiasm.
• Ability to balance speed and efficiency while maintaining Obercreek’s standard of quality.
• Physically fit- capable of lifting 40-50 lbs. repeatedly and easily, and work physically all day in all sorts of weather doing repetitive tasks.
• Work well in a team environment and be able to communicate honestly and accept feedback.
• Previous farming experience.
• A Valid US Driver’s License.

BENEFITS OF WORKING ON THE FARM

• Lots of delicious organic vegetables available for your consumption- you will receive a free full Vegetable CSA share and discounts at our farm stand.
• Being part of a dedicated community of people working to improve our local food system
• Spend lots of time outside in the summer
• Potential to move up into a managerial role in subsequent years at the farm

COMPENSATION
Field Crew jobs at Obercreek Farm are PAID: hourly, $12-13/hr

To Apply for the Field Crew Jobs at Obercreek Farm, Contact Obercreek Farm at info@obercreekfarm.com with your resume and 3 references!

 

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