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 for our 75 member Winter C.S.A., sell our produce through our online store for home delivery, and sell to wholesale customers in the Lancaster area. We grow produce year round and 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, two large high tunnels, and one small storage tunnel. We grow over 50 different varieties of vegetables, as well as herbs, flowers and strawberries.
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 walk-behind tractor for bed preparation, mowing, etc. and occasionally a larger tractor for bigger jobs, but primarily we work with hand tools. As a member of our team, you will become very familiar with working with your hands. 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 be on your feet for the entirety of the work day.
We enjoy that this work can be equally challenging and also, very fun. Crew members are self-motivated, detail-oriented and efficient and enjoy working in a professional, team environment.
Although prior farming experience is helpful to work with us, it is not always a requirement. Individuals with a desire to work outside and have an interest in the local food and farming community are encouraged to apply.
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 walk-behind tractor for bed preparation, mowing, etc. and occasionally a larger tractor for bigger jobs, but primarily we work with hand tools. As a member of our team, you will become very familiar with working with your hands. 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 be on your feet for the entirety of the work day.
We enjoy that this work can be equally challenging and also, very fun. Crew members are self-motivated, detail-oriented and efficient and enjoy working in a professional, team environment.
Although prior farming experience is helpful to work with us, it is not always a requirement. Individuals with a desire to work outside and have an interest in the local food and farming community are encouraged to apply.
Thank you for your interest!
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
Part-Time Crew Member
This is a part-time position starting at 12-16 hours a week. The most important days we need assistance are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but we do have some flexibility with scheduling. The work day typically begins at 8 AM. We are looking to fill and start this position as soon as possible. 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:
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 professional, team environment.
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 professional, team environment.