No-Till Field Crew, 1.5 acre – Full Well Farm

Last Updated On: julio 12th, 2024 at 11:59AM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
East Rd
Adams, Massachusetts, 01220

Primary Contact: Laura Tupper
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 508-237-4961
    Email: fullwellfarm@gmail.com

Website: https://www.fullwellfarm.com

Internship information

General Farm Description: Full Well Farm is an organic no-till farm in Adams, MA owned and run by Meg Bantle (they/she) and Laura Tupper (she/her). We grow vegetables and cut flowers on an acre and a half of permanent beds at a hand-scale. We sell box-style veggie CSA, flower CSA, attend the North Adams Farmers Market, have a farmstand, and wholesale to local restaurants and grocers. The farm focuses on food access, soil health and community. We are transparent business owners, happy to share information with crew members. In addition to producing quality produce and flowers, having a balanced life and leaving on-time are priorities on our farm!

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: immediate
Internship Ends: Late September 2024
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: July 27
Minimum Length of Stay: 3 months

Internship Details:

Position Description 

Beginning now, ending September 30th

40 hours per week. M-F 7-4 (possible Saturday Market)

 

We are a small crew of 7. You will work together with the farmer/owners, with coworkers, interns, and independently. You’ll receive training on all tasks. Here is a list of some of the main activities:

• Harvest vegetables and cut flowers with quality and efficiency in mind 
• Wash & Pack vegetables with care and accuracy 
• Plant, weed, spread compost/mulch and use low-tech tools to prepare and maintain beds
• Deliveries: drive the farm’s Chevy Express van to deliver local orders 
• Work with volunteers in a positive, inclusive manner
• Potential for Farmer’s Market staffing, but not a requirement

 

We are looking for someone who:

• Seeks physical activity in daily life and in all weather conditions
• Is able to lift 50lb, to bend, squat, be active all day 
• Listens, ask questions and is willing to seek guidance as needed
• Is efficient, expeditious, and precise 
• Enjoys being a positive member of a dynamic team
• Prior farm experience is preferred, but strong candidates with experiences in other fast paced/manual labor positions will be considered
• Enjoys customer service 
• Safely operates equipment (training is always provided)
• Shares a passion for social justice and desire to be part of building a more equitable food system
• Is actively committed to anti-racism work and an equitable inclusive workspace
• Is self-motivated and able to work independently and as a team 
• As there is not adequate public transportation to the farm, we recommend applicants have a vehicle or bicycle 
• A valid license with a good driving record is required to fulfill job duties 

 

Compensation 

• Starting at $16.50/ hour
• Paid sick time 
• Access to lots of vegetables and flowers!
• Farm gear allotment 

How to Apply:

• Send a resume or work history, and a short description of your interest in farming, in Full Well Farm specifically and little about yourself to fullwellfarm@gmail.com 
• Please provide 1-3 professional references with their name, business, position, phone number and email

Educational Opportunities: Working directly with the farm owners on a daily basis provides opportunity for learning many aspects of farming. We are CRAFT host farm, so our farmer is welcome to join the tours.

Skills Desired: prior farm experience preferred

Meals: no

Stipend: hourly pay and sick time

Housing: no

Preferred method of Contact: Email