EMPLOYMENT AT FIFTH MONTH FARM

Fifth Month Farm is a small diversified vegetable farm. We are located in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania and grow using organic practices. We grow year round for our Summer and Winter C.S.A.s, serving members in the Lancaster County and Philadelphia area. We grow many storage crops over the summer to sell during the winter months. The farm was founded in 2018 and is run by us, Devin and Kristi Barto. We are growing on a little under 5 acres of land that we lease. Our farm includes a heated propagation green house for transplant production, three large high tunnels, and one small storage tunnel. We grow over 50 different varieties of vegetables, as well as herbs, and flowers.

As a small farm, crew members work side-by-side with us, the farm owners, and participate in many aspects of intensive, small-scale vegetable production including seeding, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, washing and packing. Our farm operates with the use of a mid-sized tractor as well as a walk-behind tractor, but we primarily work with hand tools. As such, working on a vegetable farm requires the ability to work in hot, cold, wet and changing conditions. It also requires the ability to safely lift 50 lbs and to be on your feet for the entirety of the work day. 

We enjoy that this work can be equally challenging and also, very fun. A good sense of humor and positivity is an important part of how we operate. Crew members are self-motivated, detail-oriented and efficient and enjoy working in a positive, professional, team environment.

Although prior farming experience is preferable, it is not always a requirement. Individuals with experience working outdoors, in trades, or in the food industry have successfully worked with us in the past. 
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Thank you for your interest!

AVAILABLE POSITIONS


Part-Time Crew Member

This is a part-time position starting at 16-20 hours a week, working Mondays and Wednesdays. This position will begin in mid-April. The work day typically begins at 8 AM and ends between 5 and 6 PM, with an hour lunch. In the summer, on days with particularly high heat, we will often begin the workday at 6:30 or 7 AM. Part-Time crew members must have reliable transportation to and from the farm. Pay begins at $15 per/hour.

A Part-Time Crew Member’s duties will include:

-Harvesting vegetables, flowers and herbs
-Washing and packing Weeding, planting and other field work
-Maintain cleanliness and organization around the farm

This position is entry-level, but farming or gardening experience and/or general enthusiasm for plants and the outdoors is desirable, as well as a keen attention to detail. Working on a vegetable farm requires the ability to work in hot, cold, wet and changing conditions. It also requires the ability to safely lift 50 lbs and be on your feet for the entirety of the work day.
Crew members are self-motivated, detail-oriented and efficient and enjoy working in a positive, professional, team environment.

Fifth Month Farm is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion are a safe space for all. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

TO APPLY
DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION BELOW & SUBMIT TO:
info@fifthmonthfarm.com