CURRENT JOB OPENINGS
TRACTOR OPERATOR
Description: The Tractor Operator is responsible for operating a variety of tractors and tractor implements. Tractors range from 75 to 150 HP. Daily tasks may include tillage, cultivation, fertilization, harvesting, and loading/unloading pallets. The tractor operator works directly under the Farm Manager and Harvest Manager.
Qualifications: Tractor operators must have at least 1000 hours on 75+ HP tractors. Ability to operate front end loader safely and efficiently is essential. Familiarity with implements involved in vegetable production is a plus but willing to train applicants on use of vegetable-specific equipment and practices.
Compensation: Hourly, $18-$25/hr and up DOE. Housing available. Free produce, bread, and eggs plus a grocery discount.
Details: Full time. Work week is typically M-F 7am-5pm but can vary depending on the weather. Work is seasonal and runs from March to November.
FULL TIME FARM CREW
Description: We are hiring crew members for the 2026 season and beyond. Farming is a profession that cuts through many aspects of life; incorporating good food, community, and lots of sun. We love farming and work hard to cultivate a meaningful workplace. The farm crew is involved in all aspects of the Farm's day-to-day operation. Regular tasks that the crew performs include planting, weeding, harvesting, washing and packing produce
Qualifications: Some farming experience is preferred but not required. While we often work together, all applicants must have the ability to work and think independently, and possess good problem solving skills. Farm work is inherently variable and multifaceted, requiring that farmers be flexible, creative, motivated about the task at hand, and positive in the face of changing conditions. All applicants must possess good communication skills, ability to follow direction, attention to detail, and a good work ethic. Farm work is physically demanding and dirty, requiring the ability to lift 40lbs and work quickly and efficiently in conditions that are often muddy, dusty, wet, hot, cold, sunny, and windy.
Compensation: $15.50-$18/hr. Free produce, bread, and eggs + grocery discount on other items. Housing available.
Details: Approximately 40-45 hours per week. Crew season runs from the beginning of April through the end of November with hiring done on a rolling basis.
Interview: All qualified candidates will be asked to participate in a "trial day." During the trial day, applicants will work alongside the farm crew and have an interview with the Harvest Manager. Trial day participants should come prepared to get dirty and expect to work up to 8 hours. All trial day participants will receive $50 (must stay for the whole day). Applicants that are subsequently hired will be paid in full for their trial day at the regular rate.
DELIVERY DRIVER
Description: We are seeking delivery drivers for our home delivery program. We sell a weekly subscription box of fresh produce from our farm. The delivery driver is responsible for packing the van each day and dropping those boxes at our customer's doors throughout north and central NJ. The position is seasonal ending just before Thanksgiving.
Qualifications: Clean driving record required. Background check required. No CDL required. Our delivery vehicles are sprinter style vans so some experience driving larger vans and vehicles is preferred. Non smoking applicants only. Our delivery driver represents our business and must be clean, presentable, and friendly.
Compensation: Starting at $16-$20/hr. plus end of year bonus! Free produce, bread, and eggs + grocery discount on other items. Housing available.
Details: Work week is Tuesday-Friday, approximately 35 hours per week. Approximately 40 hours total with optional Monday. Delivery season runs first week of June to first week to end of Thanksgiving every year.
WASH BARN CREW
Description: We are hiring Wash Barn Crew members for the 2022 season and beyond. Starting at $15.50/hr, the wash barn crew works primarily indoors washing and packing produce as it comes in from the field. Regular tasks that the crew performs include unpacking large shipments of goods, cleaning, organizing produce, keeping wash barn in order, washing and packing produce.
Qualifications: While we often work together, all applicants must have the ability to work and think independently, and possess strong problem solving skills. Crew work is inherently variable and multifaceted, requiring that farmers be flexible, creative, motivated about the task at hand, and positive in the face of changing conditions. All applicants must possess good communication skills, ability to follow direction, attention to detail, and a good work ethic. Crew work is physically demanding and dirty, requiring the ability to lift 40lbs and work quickly and efficiently in conditions that can be wet, loud, and cold.
Compensation: $15.50-$20/hr. Free produce, bread, and eggs + grocery discount on other items. Housing available.
Details: Approximately 40-45 hours per week. Crew season runs from the beginning of April through the end of November with hiring done on a rolling basis.
Interview: All qualified candidates will be asked to participate in a "trial day." During the trial day, applicants will work alongside the farm crew and have an interview with the Wash Barn Manager. Trial day participants should come prepared to get dirty and expect to work up to 8 hours. All trial day participants will receive $50 (must stay for the whole day). Applicants that are subsequently hired will be paid in full for their trial day at the regular rate.
FIELD MANAGER
Description: Field Managers works directly under the Farm Manager on the production-side of our operation raising fruits and vegetables for our harvest crew. Field Managers are engaged in all aspects of vegetable production both individually and as the leader of a team. Regular tasks include transplanting, direct seeding, cultivation, field prep (tilling, fertilizing, bed shaping, laying and removing plastic mulch), row cover management, irrigation and cover crop management. A Field Manager's primary qualification is good vegetable production skills and strong tractor/implement experience. During the season, the majority of a Field Manager's time may be spent on a tractor.
Qualifications:
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At least 3 seasons in a management role on an outdoor vegetable farm (CSA farm experience preferred).
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Solid understanding of organic vegetable production methods
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Excellent organizational skills
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Excellent communication skills
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Ability to operate tractors and use broad range of tractor implements safely and efficiently (chisel plow, disc harrow, water wheel transplanter, bed shaper, rototiller, plastic layer, etc.)
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Ability to efficiently manage and motivate up to 10 people during transplanting, weeding, and row cover operations.
Compensation: salaried, 40k-55k DOE. Housing is available. Benefits include health insurance, up to 3 months of paid time off from December to March, free produce, bread, and eggs, plus a grocery discount.


