Fairgate Farm Farmhand

This position involves physically demanding tasks related to the day-to-day operation of a farm, including planting, harvesting, soil cultivation, retail sales support, and equipment maintenance.

Requirements

• Maintains farm grounds and sidewalk (mowing, trimming, litter clean up, putting out/taking in trash and recycling receptacles)
• Supports farm composting program (loading and unloading composter, recording data, keeping composter, bins, and surrounding areas clean and well maintained)
• Crop Production: Performs regular farm tasks as required (watering, weeding, planting, applying amendments, plant maintenance, harvesting, washing, preparing for distribution)
• Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Keeps tools and equipment organized and in good working order
• Other: Set up and clean-up of various farm classes, market operations and scheduled events