Flocktown Farm

Last Updated On: abril 16th, 2021 at 10:25AM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
552 Pittstown Road
Pittstown , New Jersey, 08867

Primary Contact: Christine
Primary Phone:
    Type: Office
    Number: (908)6274052
    Email: christine@flocktownfarm.com

Website: https://www.flocktownfarm.com/meet-the-farmers

Internship information

General Farm Description: COMPANY DESCRIPTION Flocktown Farm is an organic fruit and vegetable farm located in Pittstown, NJ -- an hour from NYC and Philadelphia. We grow exclusively for CSA members and plant 80 acres of our 175 acre farm. We are seeking hardworking farmers to join our young and energetic team and become part of our rapidly growing business. Learn more about us by visiting our website and watch a short video about who we are at https://www.flocktownfarm.com/meet-the-farmers

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: April 2021
Internship Ends: December 2021
Number of Internship Available: 10+
Application Deadline: none
Minimum Length of Stay: 2021 season

Internship Details:

We are hiring crew members for the 2021 season and beyond. Starting at $13/hr. Being on the Flocktown Crew is incredibly rewarding. Farming is a profession that cuts through all aspects of life; incorporating good food, community, fun, 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.
Details

Work week is Monday-Friday, approximately 45 hours. Free produce, milk, bread, and eggs + grocery discount on other items. Crew season runs from the beginning of April through the end of December. Housing available.

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.

How to apply

Please apply in writing through indeed or our email. All applicants must submit a resume with a brief introductory note. Due to the high volume of spam, applications that do not include both a resume and introduction will not be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 per hour

Educational Opportunities: Work side by side with the farmers and gain hands on experience.

Skills Desired: 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 strong 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.

Meals: Free eggs, milk, bread, produce and discount on grocery items

Stipend: Trial day participants will receive $50.00 (must work full day)Hourly Rate is $13.00

Housing: housing is available

Preferred method of Contact: EMAIL