Vegetable Farmer – CFF

Last Updated On: October 27th, 2026 at 05:00PM MST

Internship information

General Farm Description: 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 soup 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!

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: 5/3/2027
Internship Ends: 11/24/2027
Number of Internship Available: 2
Application Deadline: Rolling
Minimum Length of Stay: 3 months

Internship Details:

Position: Seasonal Vegetable Farmer
Reports to: Vegetable Production Manager
Compensation: $19 per hour
Benefits: Housing available (no pets), PTO
Schedule: May 3 – November 24, 5 days per week, 40 – 50 hours per week

About the position:
Our vegetable team raises top-quality organic produce from seed to harvest and seedlings for urban farms. We have 26 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.

Requirements
1 year vegetable production experience preferred
Demonstrate record keeping ability
Proficient at harvesting, weeding and planting
Ability to handle product from harvest to packaging while maintaining food safety (FSMA) standards

Responsibilities
Working with our team 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
Contribute to a safe and orderly working environment
Support record keeping

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

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.

Educational Opportunities: No

Skills Desired: Great attitude

Meals: No

Stipend: $19 PER HOUR

Housing: Yes, no pets.

Contact information

Farm Address:
6127 Mechanicsville Road
Mechanicsville, Pennsylvania, 18934

Primary Contact: Steve Tomlinson
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 267-410-0685
    Email: info@carversvillefarm.org

Website: http://www.carversvillefarm.org

Preferred method of Contact: Email