Fern Hill Farm, Part-Time Crew Members 2026
We are hiring two part-time farm crew members for the 2026 farming season, below is the description for these positions.
A bit about the farm:
We are an intergenerational family farm tucked into the hills next to the Clesson Brook on the historic Robert Strong Woodward homesite in Buckland. We farm 3 acres and are focused on regenerative ways of growing food and sustaining ourselves and our community. Our vision is to grow food with climate resiliency at the forefront of our relationship with the land and how we steward it. For us that looks like applying agroforestry design principles on our farm as well as no-till farming practices. Building deep ties to our local community and ensuring our fresh produce is accessible to all members of our community is very important to us. We have a monthly CSA program July-Nov. And we grow for the Mobile Hilltown Market, Ashfield Farmers Market, the Hilltown Food Pantry and the Family Box share program through JustRoots Community Farm.
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TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Crop production: Under the supervision of the farm manager your work will include but is not limited to weed management, harvesting, transplanting, direct seeding, bed prep, and greenhouse work.
General farm land care, including care of field edges and fence lines, compost pile turning, pathway management, irrigation repair and infrastructure care.
Harvest: participate in all necessary harvest activities, paying close attention to quality, efficiency, and aesthetics of finished products.
Post-harvest: ensure that all produce is washed and/or cooled with care and efficiency, paying close attention to quality control. Maintain a clean and organized wash station and walk-in cooler, load truck for delivery when necessary.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND TOOLS:
Ability to show up on time every day.
Reliable transportation for commuting to farm
Ability to work independently or with farm manager and other team members
Communication
Ability to follow written and verbal(oral) instructions and willingness to be flexible when daily tasks change
Willingness to seek guidance when needed
Desire and ability to listen
Have willingness and want to give and receive feedback.
Physical needs:
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
Ability and willingness to work in often uncomfortable physical positions for short or long periods of time, such as kneeling, working while bent over or working from your knees. We try to balance this with stretching and brakes when needed.
Must be self-motivated and able to work outside in ALL weather conditions including, rain, heat and cold
Strong manual dexterity skills
Our commitment:
We will not ask you about your immigration status
We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and dare we say fun working environment.
Open and clear communication
To provide a work environment that acknowledges the physically demanding aspects of this work and offers support to employees in keeping their bodies safe and healthy with longevity in mind
SCHEDULE: PART TIME for the 2026 season
This position is for 2 days a week 7:30am- 3:30pm with a 45 minute paid lunch. Ideally you are able to work on Mondays, and Thursdays but there is some flexibility in what 2 days you work, with the potential for half-days. The start day is May 1st and ideally you are able to work through the beginning of November, with potentially reduced hours in October.
Summary:
Part time position, 2 days a week- 7:30am 3:30pm, 2 days a week = 16hrs a week
Compensation: $17-18/hr, (depending on experience) plus full CSA share equivalent of produce each week, $300 healthcare stipend(one-time payment) and paid lunch break. Free enrollment in any on-farm educational classes are offered to employees as well.
To apply please send your resume to Lindsay Allen Fernhillfarm.ma@gmail.com