FarmOn
Company description
Our mission is to create a model of a certified organic farm that nourishes our community and land. We believe true sustainability means caring for our soil, our employees, and our community with equal measures.
About the farm: The Farm at Our House (TFOH) is located in Brookeville, MD, on the edge of the county’s 90,000 acres agricultural reserve. We grow a wide range of vegetables from both Eastern and Western cultures and sell our produce year round. We host a 200-member CSA program, attend 3 year round farmers markets, and provide vegetables to food assistance institutions. All produce we grow travels minimal distance to the end consumption or distribution point. We are USDA certified organic and certified Real Organic Project farm.
About the position We are looking for hard‑working people with a passion for diversified organic farming to join our team to tend and harvest our crops during the upcoming growing season. The farm crew includes 4–6 full‑time people, and goes up to 10–12 people in the summer. Apprentices will learn by doing and are expected to work at a good pace in all weather conditions as part of our farm crew. This position is perfect for people who want to get into organic vegetable farming or already have some experience.
Schedule Main Season: April 1 – December 1. Normal hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. with a 1‑hour unpaid lunch break. During the peak of the season, crew members may work up to 60 hours per week.
Winter Season: December 1 – March 31. The winter position is prioritized to people who have a multi‑season commitment to the farm, and/or are highly skilled and contribute to the farm. The farm can’t guarantee 40 hours per week for everyone in the winter.
Responsibilities
Seed starting, direct seeding and transplanting, cultivating and weeding, irrigating, harvesting, and post‑harvest handling
Record keeping, maintaining and using farm equipment, representing the farm at CSA pickup locations and farmers markets
Requirements
Excellent work ethic – prompt and takes initiative
A “can‑do” attitude and curiosity
A great communicator who can give and receive feedback to fellow crew members and management
Ability to work long hours in inclement weather and stay focused throughout the day, keeping an efficient pace no matter the activity
Driver’s license and a good driving record; crew members are asked to drive our trucks
Flexibility and must be able to lift 50 lbs
Preferred
Experience working with youth
Construction and electrical skills
Experience working on a successful organic farm
Benefits
Wage: hourly, $15–20 /hr (detailed wage scale available at https://shorturl.at/bplLt)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
A full‑share for your personal use
A full‑share for you to barter
Annual Gear Stipend (farm reimburses at the end of growing season)
Sick days for returning crew members
Tickets to attend conferences for returning crew members
Application instructions Please click the link to sign in and view application details. If you are not registered, you’ll be prompted to do so. Don’t worry, it’s free!
Deadline February 13, 2026
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About the farm: The Farm at Our House (TFOH) is located in Brookeville, MD, on the edge of the county’s 90,000 acres agricultural reserve. We grow a wide range of vegetables from both Eastern and Western cultures and sell our produce year round. We host a 200-member CSA program, attend 3 year round farmers markets, and provide vegetables to food assistance institutions. All produce we grow travels minimal distance to the end consumption or distribution point. We are USDA certified organic and certified Real Organic Project farm.
About the position We are looking for hard‑working people with a passion for diversified organic farming to join our team to tend and harvest our crops during the upcoming growing season. The farm crew includes 4–6 full‑time people, and goes up to 10–12 people in the summer. Apprentices will learn by doing and are expected to work at a good pace in all weather conditions as part of our farm crew. This position is perfect for people who want to get into organic vegetable farming or already have some experience.
Schedule Main Season: April 1 – December 1. Normal hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. with a 1‑hour unpaid lunch break. During the peak of the season, crew members may work up to 60 hours per week.
Winter Season: December 1 – March 31. The winter position is prioritized to people who have a multi‑season commitment to the farm, and/or are highly skilled and contribute to the farm. The farm can’t guarantee 40 hours per week for everyone in the winter.
Responsibilities
Seed starting, direct seeding and transplanting, cultivating and weeding, irrigating, harvesting, and post‑harvest handling
Record keeping, maintaining and using farm equipment, representing the farm at CSA pickup locations and farmers markets
Requirements
Excellent work ethic – prompt and takes initiative
A “can‑do” attitude and curiosity
A great communicator who can give and receive feedback to fellow crew members and management
Ability to work long hours in inclement weather and stay focused throughout the day, keeping an efficient pace no matter the activity
Driver’s license and a good driving record; crew members are asked to drive our trucks
Flexibility and must be able to lift 50 lbs
Preferred
Experience working with youth
Construction and electrical skills
Experience working on a successful organic farm
Benefits
Wage: hourly, $15–20 /hr (detailed wage scale available at https://shorturl.at/bplLt)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
A full‑share for your personal use
A full‑share for you to barter
Annual Gear Stipend (farm reimburses at the end of growing season)
Sick days for returning crew members
Tickets to attend conferences for returning crew members
Application instructions Please click the link to sign in and view application details. If you are not registered, you’ll be prompted to do so. Don’t worry, it’s free!
Deadline February 13, 2026
#J-18808-Ljbffr