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NOW HIRING FOR 2025

ABOUT THE FARM

Spear Spring Farm is a historic 170 acre farm restoration project located along Route 1 in Warren, Maine. In 2025, we plan on growing roughly 3-5 acres of vegetables, including 2 unheated high tunnels with plans to put up two more high tunnels in 2025. In addition to vegetable production, we will also be raising pasture raised poultry, pork, and limited beef. We believe that soil health is the key to nutrient density and we utilize growing practices that are designed to increase organic matter and biological activity. It is our goal to regenerate the land for future generations while providing optimal nutrient rich food. We are MOFGA certified Organic and we sell our produce directly to customers through our on site farm store and to local restaurants and chefs.

We're currently have two positions available. Fall farm crew (full time) & Farm Store Attendant (part time)

FALL FARM CREW JOB DESCRIPTION

This role will work closely with the farm managers and include one on one training and orientation with all aspects of running small scale, diversified farm production. Farm crew will be guided through weekly tasks including:

Greenhouse prep
Bed prep
Weekly seeding & transplanting
Weeding
Harvesting
Washing, packing, and stocking the farm store
Pruning and trellising
Restaurant sales & delivery
Record keeping
Monitoring pest & disease pressure
Customer service and sales at the farm store
Irrigation management
Daily animal chores including feeding, watering, collecting & washing eggs
Moving animals to new pasture

Employees are expected to work 8-9 hour days. This is a full time position with on farm housing available.

POSITION PERIOD

August - November

QUALIFICATIONS AND QUALITIES

Qualifications Necessary:

Candidates must have at least one year of experience working on a commercial farm
Ability to work within a dynamic, fast paced and physically demanding environment
Highly organized and ability to think through systems
Safe driving record

Additional Qualities

Ability to receive constructive criticism and maintain respectful, open communication with positive attitude
Passion and interest in working and learning about small scale, organic & diversified food production
Self-starter, self-disciplined and goal oriented
Good marketing and social skills
Comfortable with kids and family work environment
Ability to work in potentially challenging situations with adaptable mindset
Ability to work both independently and in a team
Physically fit with ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent listening skills and ability to execute two and three step instructions