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
C.S.A. DELIVERY & HARVEST CREW
C.S.A. DELIVERY & HARVEST CREW - JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Overview
We are hiring a dependable and efficient team member to make C.S.A. deliveries and join our weekly harvest crew.
Thursdays entail delivering C.S.A. shares to our Philadelphia pickup locations and dropping off our produce to be sold at our market stand at the Fairmount Farmers Market. Wednesdays are spent harvesting and packing produce on the farm.
This role combines hands-on farm work with independent delivery and market duties.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Thursday C.S.A. Deliveries
• Load C.S.A. shares and market supplies.
• Deliver to 6 Philadelphia pickup locations on schedule, making sure deliveries are accurate.
• Communicate with pickup site hosts as needed.
Wednesday Harvest & Pack Crew
• Harvest vegetables to quality standards.
• Wash, sort, and pack C.S.A. shares.
• Assist with share organization and packing produce.
• Post-harvest handling and storage.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Comfortable driving in Philadelphia and navigating city and highway routes.
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs repeatedly.
• Efficient, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Friendly and professional when interacting with business partners and customers.
SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION
• Seasonal position: (May – January)
• Wednesdays: Harvesting & packing (On farm, Mount Joy)
• Thursdays: Delivery & market setup (From Mount Joy to Philadelphia)
• Typical weekly hours: 12–18 total
COMPENSATION:
• Harvest & farm work: Starting at $17/hour
• Delivery & market setup: $20/hour
How to Apply:
Email a short introduction, your availability, and relevant experience to: [email protected]
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.
We are hiring a dependable and efficient team member to make C.S.A. deliveries and join our weekly harvest crew.
Thursdays entail delivering C.S.A. shares to our Philadelphia pickup locations and dropping off our produce to be sold at our market stand at the Fairmount Farmers Market. Wednesdays are spent harvesting and packing produce on the farm.
This role combines hands-on farm work with independent delivery and market duties.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Thursday C.S.A. Deliveries
• Load C.S.A. shares and market supplies.
• Deliver to 6 Philadelphia pickup locations on schedule, making sure deliveries are accurate.
• Communicate with pickup site hosts as needed.
Wednesday Harvest & Pack Crew
• Harvest vegetables to quality standards.
• Wash, sort, and pack C.S.A. shares.
• Assist with share organization and packing produce.
• Post-harvest handling and storage.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Comfortable driving in Philadelphia and navigating city and highway routes.
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs repeatedly.
• Efficient, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Friendly and professional when interacting with business partners and customers.
SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION
• Seasonal position: (May – January)
• Wednesdays: Harvesting & packing (On farm, Mount Joy)
• Thursdays: Delivery & market setup (From Mount Joy to Philadelphia)
• Typical weekly hours: 12–18 total
COMPENSATION:
• Harvest & farm work: Starting at $17/hour
• Delivery & market setup: $20/hour
How to Apply:
Email a short introduction, your availability, and relevant experience to: [email protected]
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:
[email protected]
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.
