We are currently hiring for the following positions:
- Full Time, Full Season Farm Worker (mid April – October 30) – 1 position
Four Winds Farm, established in 1988, is a 24 acre diversified organic farm in Gardiner, NY, located in the mid-Hudson Valley. We grow certified organic vegetables on 4 acres using a no-till, permanent bed method, the remainder acreage is used to raise grass fed beef, pork, and chicken. We sell our vegetables at local farmers’ markets and restaurants in the Hudson Valley, specializing in heirloom tomatoes, blueberries, and vegetable seedlings.
Job Description:
General duties include greenhouse work, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, washing, and staffing one weekly farmers’ market. Through your work you’ll learn no-till practices and the daily workings of a successful small scale family farm. We offer an organized work environment that emphasizes high quality production and efficiency. We are part of the CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) network and workers will be able to attend bi-weekly workshops on other farms in the area. This is an ideal position for someone interested in small-scale intensive farming, no-till agriculture, and/or market gardening.
Hours:
Full time: 40 hours/week. Monday-Friday
Part time: 20 hours/week. Flexible scheduling
Compensation:
$11.80/hour plus housing and vegetables. Housing includes a private room in one of our barns and access to a shared kitchen and bathroom.
If interested, send your resume, a brief paragraph explaining your interest, and 3 references to Jenna at fourwindsfarmer@gmail.com
