Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About Turtle Rock Farm

Founded in 2023, Turtle Rock Farm is a small farm located in the heart of Bedford, NY. We are focused on growing an array of produce using organic practices for local restaurants and direct to consumer markets. Turtle Rock Farm will eventually develop into a non-profit that integrates sustainable agriculture with community support, education and land preservation.

Our production space includes a climate controlled greenhouse (year round production), ~ 3/4 acre of outdoor growing space and a small orchard. As we continue to grow, we will be further expanding our outdoor vegetable production to roughly 1.75 acres. Shiitake mushrooms and cut flower production will also be added to our future crop plan.

 

About the Job

We are looking for individuals that are motivated, adaptable, willing to learn and also work well both as part of a growing team and independently. The Farmhand will work as part of a small but growing team under the supervision of the farm manager to assist in daily operations of the farm.

The Farm Hand will assist in all aspects of production including (but not limited to):

• Crop Maintenance
• Soil Maintenance
• Post harvest operations
• Deliveries and customer interactions
• Pest Control / Implementing IPM protocols
• chicken husbandry
  • daily chores associated with maintaining a small flock of laying hens
• Farmer's Market
  • setup/breakdown
  • assisting with sales/ customer interaction.
• Record keeping and data logging with Excel and farm software

 

Preferred Skills/ Knowledge:

• Basic experience in organic vegetable production or relevant fields
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively and cooperatively with management and staff
• Ability to bring enthusiasm, initiative, and a good attitude each day, especially during peak season
• Ability to follow detailed directions, ask questions when needed, and retain information for future reference
• Desire to learn
• High levels of organization; excellent communication skills
• Drivers license is required to fulfill job duties.

Other Information

• Transition to a full time position with benefits will be considered for the right candidate
• this is a physical job that involves working in all weather conditions including heat, rain and snow
• due to the nature of farming, employees may be asked to extend working days during the busy season and work on holidays (on a rotating schedule with other employees)
• Availability on one weekend day is preferred
• $18 - $25/hr DOE

Company Description

Founded in 2023, Turtle Rock Farm is a small farm located in the heart of Bedford, NY. We are focused on growing an array of produce using organic practices for local restaurants and direct to consumer markets. Turtle Rock Farm will eventually develop into a non-profit that integrates sustainable agriculture with community support, education and land preservation.

Our production space includes a climate controlled greenhouse (year round production), ~ 3/4 acre of outdoor growing space and a small orchard. As we continue to grow, we will be further expanding our outdoor vegetable production to roughly 1.75 acres. Shiitake mushrooms and cut flower production will also be added to our future crop plan.

Working at Turtle Rock Farm presents the unique opportunity to be a part of a farm from the early stages of development

Company Description

Founded in 2023, Turtle Rock Farm is a small farm located in the heart of Bedford, NY. We are focused on growing an array of produce using organic practices for local restaurants and direct to consumer markets. Turtle Rock Farm will eventually develop into a non-profit that integrates sustainable agriculture with community support, education and land preservation.\r\n\r\nOur production space includes a climate controlled greenhouse (year round production), ~ 3/4 acre of outdoor growing space and a small orchard. As we continue to grow, we will be further expanding our outdoor vegetable production to roughly 1.75 acres. Shiitake mushrooms and cut flower production will also be added to our future crop plan.\r\n\r\nWorking at Turtle Rock Farm presents the unique opportunity to be a part of a farm from the early stages of development

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Weekend work,

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