General Farm Description: Quarton Farm is a mixed vegetable operation focusing on beans! In addition to seasonal legumes, we grow a selection of other crops we like to eat including lettuce, broccoli, tomatoes, peppers, carrots, onions, garlic and herbs. We sell produce twice weekly in New York City’s Greenmarket.
CRAFT Member Farm? No
Internship Starts: immediately Internship Ends: Nov-24 Number of Internship Available: 1 Application Deadline: until position is filled Minimum Length of Stay: full season
Internship Details:
Quarton Farm is seeking an on-farm Operations Assistant. Position responsibilities include and are not limited to:
Tractor operation and implement use
Equipment maintenance
Greenhouse construction
Field maintenance
Mowing and weed whacking
Supply errands
Harvest transfers
Operations Assistant must have a positive mental attitude! All farm crew must be self-motivated and good communicators. English/Spanish speaking a plus. All farm crew must be able to lift 50 lbs. Operations Assistant must have valid driver’s license.
Days and times vary; must work Wednesdays. All farm crew has 30-minutes of paid break to take during their shift. Operations Assistant pay ranges from $18-20/hour depending on previous agricultural and operations experience and vested interest in Quarton Farm.
Quarton Farm is a non-smoking operation.
Please contact quartonfarm@gmail.com with a brief description of work history, skills, and agricultural interests.
Educational Opportunities: on job training / learning
Skills Desired: 3 years field vegetable agricultural experience
1 year mechanical knowledge
Microsoft Excel
Spanish speaking
Meals: no
Stipend: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Housing: no
Contact information
Farm Address: Grey Road South Fallsburg, New York, 12779