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.
Thank you for your interest!
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.
Thank you for your interest!
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
2025 Weekly C.S.A. Harvest Crew Member
Weekly C.S.A. Harvest Crew Member - JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a part-time position, working two full days per week; Mondays and Wednesdays. This position will begin Monday May 12th and end after Thanksgiving. The workday typically begins at 8 AM. and ends at 5 PM with an hour lunch break. 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 Weekly C.S.A. Harvest Crew Member’s duties will include:
-Harvesting vegetables and herbs
-Washing of vegetables
-Proper storage and labeling of harvested items
-Weighing, measuring and packing of C.S.A. items
-Maintain a high level of quality control
-Maintain cleanliness and organization around the farm
Experience working on a farm and/or in the restaurant industry around vegetables and food is preferred, but an individual with a general enthusiasm for plants and the outdoors and the ability to quickly catch on to visual quality standards is great too. 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 40 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.
A Part-Time Weekly C.S.A. Harvest Crew Member’s duties will include:
-Harvesting vegetables and herbs
-Washing of vegetables
-Proper storage and labeling of harvested items
-Weighing, measuring and packing of C.S.A. items
-Maintain a high level of quality control
-Maintain cleanliness and organization around the farm
Experience working on a farm and/or in the restaurant industry around vegetables and food is preferred, but an individual with a general enthusiasm for plants and the outdoors and the ability to quickly catch on to visual quality standards is great too. 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 40 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.
2025 *Weekend* C.S.A. Harvest Crew Member
*WeekEND* C.S.A. Harvest Crew Member - JOB DESCRIPTION
We have two positions available for Weekend Harvest Crew Members!
This is a part-time position, working one day per weekend; typically Saturdays, with some flexibility if your preferred day is a Sunday. This position will begin Saturday June 7th through August. The workday typically begins at 8 AM. and ends at 12 or 1 PM. In the summer, on days with particularly high heat, we will often begin the workday at 6:30 or 7 AM. Weekend harvest crew members must have reliable transportation to and from the farm. Pay begins at $15 per/hour.
A Weekend C.S.A. Harvest Crew Member’s primary duties will include:
-Harvesting vegetables and herbs
-Washing of vegetables
-Proper storage and labeling of harvested items
-Weighing, measuring and packing of C.S.A. items
-Maintain a high level of quality control
-Maintain cleanliness and organization around the farm
Secondary duties
-Some plant seeding
Experience working on a farm and/or in the restaurant industry around vegetables and food is preferred, but an individual with a general enthusiasm for plants and the outdoors and the ability to quickly catch on to visual quality standards is great too. 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 40 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.
This is a part-time position, working one day per weekend; typically Saturdays, with some flexibility if your preferred day is a Sunday. This position will begin Saturday June 7th through August. The workday typically begins at 8 AM. and ends at 12 or 1 PM. In the summer, on days with particularly high heat, we will often begin the workday at 6:30 or 7 AM. Weekend harvest crew members must have reliable transportation to and from the farm. Pay begins at $15 per/hour.
A Weekend C.S.A. Harvest Crew Member’s primary duties will include:
-Harvesting vegetables and herbs
-Washing of vegetables
-Proper storage and labeling of harvested items
-Weighing, measuring and packing of C.S.A. items
-Maintain a high level of quality control
-Maintain cleanliness and organization around the farm
Secondary duties
-Some plant seeding
Experience working on a farm and/or in the restaurant industry around vegetables and food is preferred, but an individual with a general enthusiasm for plants and the outdoors and the ability to quickly catch on to visual quality standards is great too. 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 40 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.
2025 Floral Assistant
Floral Assistant - JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a part-time position starting at 8 hours a week, working Wednesday and Thursday mornings. This position will begin Thursday, May 1st and end in October. The workday typically begins at 8 AM and ends at 12PM. Additional hours into the afternoon may occasionally be needed during times of planting or heavy harvesting. In the summer, on days with particularly high heat, we will often begin the workday at 6:30 or 7 AM and end earlier. Part-Time crew members must have reliable transportation to and from the farm. Pay begins at $16 per/hour.
The Floral Assistant’s primary duties will include:
-Working with Floral Director to manage the harvest of flowers for wholesale, markets, and Flower C.S.A. and work in tandem with Floral Crew members
-Harvesting flowers
-Arranging flowers for sale
-Report and implement plant maintenance
-Pest and disease scouting
-Weeding needs
-Watering schedule
-Maintain harvest records
-Washing and sanitizing harvesting tools
-Deadheading flowers in the fields
-Transplanting flowers
-Maintain cleanliness and organization around the farm
Secondary duties include:
-Seeding flowers for transplants
Experience in farming or gardening is desirable, as well as a love of organization and a keen attention to detail. Experience in floral design is beneficial, however, not a requirement. The Floral Assistant works closely with the Floral Director and requires an individual who thrives in an environment of open communication and is highly motivated to accomplish physical tasks. The Floral Assistant will be involved in bouquet arrangement and should have a strong artistic eye and ability to follow a standard for bouquet size, length, and color palette.
Working on a vegetable farm and among the flowers requires the ability to work in hot, cold, wet and changing conditions. It also requires the ability to safely lift 30 lbs and be on your feet for the entirety of the workday.
Flower 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.
The Floral Assistant’s primary duties will include:
-Working with Floral Director to manage the harvest of flowers for wholesale, markets, and Flower C.S.A. and work in tandem with Floral Crew members
-Harvesting flowers
-Arranging flowers for sale
-Report and implement plant maintenance
-Pest and disease scouting
-Weeding needs
-Watering schedule
-Maintain harvest records
-Washing and sanitizing harvesting tools
-Deadheading flowers in the fields
-Transplanting flowers
-Maintain cleanliness and organization around the farm
Secondary duties include:
-Seeding flowers for transplants
Experience in farming or gardening is desirable, as well as a love of organization and a keen attention to detail. Experience in floral design is beneficial, however, not a requirement. The Floral Assistant works closely with the Floral Director and requires an individual who thrives in an environment of open communication and is highly motivated to accomplish physical tasks. The Floral Assistant will be involved in bouquet arrangement and should have a strong artistic eye and ability to follow a standard for bouquet size, length, and color palette.
Working on a vegetable farm and among the flowers requires the ability to work in hot, cold, wet and changing conditions. It also requires the ability to safely lift 30 lbs and be on your feet for the entirety of the workday.
Flower 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.
2025 Weekly Flower Harvester
Weekly flower harvester - JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a part-time position starting at 4-6 hours a week, working Wednesday mornings. This position will begin Wednesday, June 4th and end the last week of August (12 weeks). This position will have the week of July 4th off. The workday typically begins at 8 AM and ends at 12PM. Additional hours into the afternoon may occasionally be needed during times of planting or heavy harvesting. In the summer, on days with particularly high heat, we will often begin the workday at 6:30 or 7 AM and end earlier. Part-Time crew members must have reliable transportation to and from the farm. Pay begins at $15 per/hour.
A Flower Harvester’s primary duties will include:
-Harvesting flowers for wholesale, market and Flower C.S.A. subscriptions
-Work as a team with Floral Director and Floral Assistant to accomplish weekly tasks
-Washing and sanitizing harvesting tools
-Keeping records of harvests
-Deadheading flowers in the fields
-Maintain cleanliness and organization around the farm
Secondary duties include:
-Arranging flowers for sale
-Hand weeding
-Field work transplanting flower seedlings
This position is entry-level, but floral design, farming, or gardening experience and/or general enthusiasm for plants and the outdoors is desirable, as well as a keen attention to detail. Flower harvesting requires the ability to notice and identify when different varieties of flowers are at an appropriate growth stage for harvesting. The ability to learn to identify these growth stages is essential to success in this position.
Working on a vegetable farm and among the flowers requires the ability to work in hot, cold, wet and changing conditions. It also requires the ability to safely lift 30 lbs and be on your feet for the entirety of the workday.
Flower 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.
A Flower Harvester’s primary duties will include:
-Harvesting flowers for wholesale, market and Flower C.S.A. subscriptions
-Work as a team with Floral Director and Floral Assistant to accomplish weekly tasks
-Washing and sanitizing harvesting tools
-Keeping records of harvests
-Deadheading flowers in the fields
-Maintain cleanliness and organization around the farm
Secondary duties include:
-Arranging flowers for sale
-Hand weeding
-Field work transplanting flower seedlings
This position is entry-level, but floral design, farming, or gardening experience and/or general enthusiasm for plants and the outdoors is desirable, as well as a keen attention to detail. Flower harvesting requires the ability to notice and identify when different varieties of flowers are at an appropriate growth stage for harvesting. The ability to learn to identify these growth stages is essential to success in this position.
Working on a vegetable farm and among the flowers requires the ability to work in hot, cold, wet and changing conditions. It also requires the ability to safely lift 30 lbs and be on your feet for the entirety of the workday.
Flower 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.
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SEASONAL FARM HELP CALL LIST
Love Fifth Month Farm, farm and garden work, and/or just doing chores outdoors?
Join our Seasonal Farm Help Call List!
At a variety of times throughout the season we can use some extra help. It could be a few hours on a weekend, a weekday morning, etc. Join our Call List and be notified via email when there are brief opportunities to pick-up a little farm work. Seasonal Farm Helpers work at a rate of $14 per hour and must fill out a 1099 Form.
Join our Seasonal Farm Help Call List!
At a variety of times throughout the season we can use some extra help. It could be a few hours on a weekend, a weekday morning, etc. Join our Call List and be notified via email when there are brief opportunities to pick-up a little farm work. Seasonal Farm Helpers work at a rate of $14 per hour and must fill out a 1099 Form.
SEASONAL FARM HELP - JOB DESCRIPTION
Seasonal Farm Helpers Job Opportunities May Include:
-Assisting in a variety of larger seasonal harvests such as, potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and more
-Flower harvests
-Planting young plants
-Weeding
-General farm clean-up
-Small construction projects
Experience working on a farm and/or in the restaurant industry around vegetables and food is preferred, but an individual with a general enthusiasm for plants and the outdoors and the ability to quickly catch on to visual quality standards is great too. 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 40 lbs and be on your feet for multiple hours.
Seasonal Farm Helpers are detail-oriented, take direction well 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.
-Assisting in a variety of larger seasonal harvests such as, potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and more
-Flower harvests
-Planting young plants
-Weeding
-General farm clean-up
-Small construction projects
Experience working on a farm and/or in the restaurant industry around vegetables and food is preferred, but an individual with a general enthusiasm for plants and the outdoors and the ability to quickly catch on to visual quality standards is great too. 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 40 lbs and be on your feet for multiple hours.
Seasonal Farm Helpers are detail-oriented, take direction well 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.
