Harvest Lead Vegetable Production Farmer

Reports to: Vegetable Production Manager

Compensation: $23 per hour

Benefits: Health, dental and vision, PTO, housing available (no pets)

Schedule: 5 days per week, 40 - 50 hours per week, year round

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Carversville Farm Foundation (CFF) is a non-profit that runs a philanthropic, diversified, regenerative, certified organic farm. We grow produce, eggs and meat to the highest standards and donate 100% of our harvests to Philadelphia-area community kitchens, year-round. Want to join a talented, committed crew in beautiful Bucks County, PA and improve your farming skills while raising chef-quality harvests to give away to communities in need ? Join us!

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About the position:

The harvest lead will work directly with the Vegetable Production Manager to ensure all crops grown are harvested correctly with proper timing and efficiency. Our vegetable team raises top-quality organic produce from seed to harvest and seedlings for urban farms. We have 20 acres in production,  two high tunnels for year-round production, a new wash-and-pack facility, and a log-grown shiitake operation. We use cultivating tractors, water wheel transplanters, root harvesters and other equipment that help maximize efficiency. Cover cropping, soil tests and a fertility program helps keep our soils healthy and balanced. 

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Requirements

• 3 years vegetable production experience
• Experience leading a team of 8 people
• Passionate about producing the highest quality produce
• Tractor experience
• Proficient at harvesting, weeding and planting

• Ability to delegate responsibilities
• Excellent record keeping skills

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Responsibilities

Working with our team of apprentices and staff to execute daily tasks including:

• Greenhouse watering and seeding, transplanting, crop maintenance
• Pest and disease management
• Implement and maintain irrigation
• Harvest vegetables according to farm’s standards
• Operate and maintain farm equipment as needed
• Contribute to a safe and orderly working environment
• Support record keeping

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Skills

We are looking for people committed to our mission and procedures with these abilities:

• Work independently and on a team
• Dependable and organized
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Readiness to work outside in all weather conditions
• Detail oriented and able to multitask
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Desire to learn
• Flexible in schedule and tasks

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This job description covers key responsibilities but does not capture all job duties. We work as a team and there are times we need all hands on deck to accomplish a task. Flexibility is key to joining our dynamic team.

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Carversville Farm Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. 

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