Full-Season Production Crew

Thetford VT

Description

As a member of our full season production crew member, you will join us for a full growing season and work within all aspects of our farming operation to further Cedar Circle Farm’s mission promoting organic, regenerative farming and a localized food economy. While cultivating our production fields and high tunnels, your responsibilities include propagation house work, hand weeding and hoeing, transplanting, harvesting, post-harvest handling, and field work with appropriate implements. You will have the opportunity to learn about commercial berry production, hothouse tomato growing, no-till agriculture, and more. RESPONSIBILITIES Vegetable Crop Production • Prepare fields for planting, manage cover cropped areas, and control weeds in field crops and fallow areas • Cultivate vegetable crops efficiently, using appropriate hand tools • Assist in the setup, operation, and maintenance of Cedar Circle’s irrigation system • Oversee greenhouse and field planting projects, including construction of necessary field infrastructure to support appropriate crop growth • Contribute to pest management efforts through row cover management and release of beneficial insects • Support production systems for specific specialty crops (e.g., strawberries, tomatoes) Harvest, Post-Harvest Handling, and processing • Harvest of produce efficiently and consistently for a variety of market needs • Maintain a high standard for food safety at all steps of harvest and post-harvest handling • Work in the processing area, including receiving and processing produce General Farm Team Responsibilities • Track project time and communicating with farm leads if forecast can’t be met • Participate in crop plan development throughout the season • Work in compliance with FSMA food safety regulations • Maintain records for compliance with USDA organic certification requirements • Maintain a smooth, timely flow with team members while working through projects • Make sound judgment calls on product grading and time management • Perform other tasks, as needed and assigned by Production Crew Lead, Processing Area Lead, and Veg Production Manager • Participate in educational activities or events as required and pre-arranged by Education Program Manager QUALIFICATIONS • At least one season previous vegetable farm experience • Small engine operation and experience preferred • Excellent time management skills • Consistent attention to detail • Positive, energetic interpersonal skills • Clear, consistent communication skills • Ability to take direction, ask for help/clarity, and give/accept constructive feedback on work and technique • Ability to work independently and within a team • Flexible, creative, and able to perform well in diverse conditions and under pressure • Ability to work for long durations in inclement weather – standing, sitting, bending over, or kneeling COMPENSATION This is a seasonal position, full-time April through October. The full season crew member is a hourly position with benefits including sick time accrual, fresh produce, and discount to our farm stand. Salary range is $14 - $15, depending on qualifications. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to kevin AT cedarcirclefarm.org or through our employment application online. Apply by February 28 for first consideration. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after this date until the position is filled.