Full-Time Farm Crew / Farm Hand - Regenerative Farm (1+ year experience preferred)

Harlem Valley Homestead is seeking a Full-Time Farm Crew member for its regenerative farm in Wingdale, NY. The role involves intensive vegetable and herb cultivation, livestock tasks, and adapting to a dynamic work environment. Candidates should have a passion for farming and some experience is preferred. The position offers $18–$21/hour and is seasonal through Fall 2026, focusing on hands-on learning in a collaborative team setting.
Harlem Valley Homestead — Wingdale, NY

$18–$21/hour | Full-time | Seasonal through Fall 2026

Work on a growing regenerative farm in the Harlem Valley

Harlem Valley Homestead is a diversified vegetable, flower, and livestock farm on 250 acres in Wingdale, NY. Our mission is to deepen our connections to place, to each other, and to ourselves through hands-on learning and experience in rural and agrarian living. In the future, we will have onsite hospitality with overnight guests, on-site dining, events, and workshops. We are currently under construction as we build infrastructure to support these operations while we continue to operate our farm. The ability to work in and adapt to a constantly changing environment is essential as we navigate this exciting phase of growth.

This season, we will raise approximately 35 beef cattle, 200 layer chickens, 30 pigs and 350 meat broilers on 50 acres of pastures and mixed woods. We have a 1.5 acre market garden with two greenhouses where we raise annual vegetables. We have an orchard and are planning out additional production fields for both annual and perennial crop production. We are five minutes from Metro North (Harlem Valley Wingdale), with lots of fishing, swimming, and hiking in the area. More information about our farming practices and future plans can be found on our website: .

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about farming to join our crew for this season. All farm crew members will be trained across basic crop and livestock competencies, but this position would primarily focus on crop production. Day to day work will focus on intensive vegetable cultivation in our market garden where we primarily grow annual vegetables and herbs for wholesale accounts. We follow low-till practices in permanent beds and use a BCS power harrow, broadfork and bed rake for soil prep. We have two 3,000 SF greenhouses, one of which is movable. Most planting is by direct seeding or with a paperpot transplanter, but we do some transplanting by hand as well.

Additional duties will include supporting perennial crop production, livestock tasks and projects, and occasionally coordinating and adjusting daily tasks around development and construction needs. The work is physically demanding, but we provide lots of training and strive to have the right tools and systems in place.

Self-motivation and a collaborative spirit are essential, as is the ability to work independently, efficiently, safely, and to transition quickly to new tasks. As a team, we care about the quality of the products we produce for our customers, as well as the people, land, and animals who are all essential to a successful farm. If you want to get your hands dirty and are eager to continue to learn on the job and ask questions, then join us! Previous farming experience is strongly preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Most if not all aspects of intensive vegetable and herb production, including but not limited to propagation, soil prep, seeding, planting, harvest, irrigation, cultivation, weeding, trellising, wash/pack, record keeping, and equipment maintenance.Delivering produce and meat to wholesale accounts in our van or truck.Adapting to farm operational shifts caused by ongoing construction such as changes to farm circulation, safety protocols or moving farm infrastructure like pipe, fencing, etc.Supporting livestock tasks on occasion under the direction of our livestock manager such as chores, fencing, waterlines, inventory management, animal moves, and animal handlingAdditional duties may include work with perennial crops such as fruit and hedgerows, soil health improvement, land management, snow removal (when applicable), farm programming, and other duties as needed.SUCCESS IN THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE:

Availability to work through late fall of 2026Working 40 hours per week with some seasonal fluctuations and reduced hours in the shoulder seasonsAvailability and willingness to work weekends for chores, markets, and/or eventsValid driver’s license for operating farm and road vehicles with driving record subject to review by our insuranceWillingness to drive and/or learn to drive farm vehicles (utility vehicles, pickup, box truck, livestock trailer, and van)Respect for safety guidelines, training, and procedures for both the farm and constructionReliable work attendance, and transparent and timely communication around time offAbility to work outside with a positive attitude in all (safe) weather conditionsHarlem Valley Homestead has a mandatory vaccination policy for Covid-19 compliant with applicable state and federal law.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$18-$21/hour, dependent on experience (a higher range may be considered for highly experienced candidates)Overtime paid after 40 hours a weekPTO (Paid time Off) accrual of 1 day/monthAccess to surplus produce when available and staff discount on retail farm productC.R.A.F.T. (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) membership with the opportunity to visit regional farmsUp to $300 reimbursement in health care expenses and a $200 gear stipend prorated for the season depending on start dateREQUIRED TRAINING, PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Required Training: Farm safety, farm SOPs, and other trainings as required by lawPhysical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to travel independently within the office, around the farm, and off-site in farm vehicles. Ability to move throughout the office, as well as attend off-site appointments, and the ability to consistently and safely lift 50 pounds, and on occasion up to 75 lbs.Safety: In addition to safety training, the employee must obey all safety policies and wear proper PPE as needed or specified in safety policies.Work Environment: Work will be divided between outdoor and indoor duties, on the farm, and in the community. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time, including heat, wind, rain, and snow. The noise level in the work environment will vary from quiet to high.TO APPLY

If you think Harlem Valley Homestead might be a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply by applying through our online application at https://www.harlemvalleyhomestead.com/jobopportunitiesAt Harlem Valley Homestead we believe it is the collective sum of our individual differences that make us stronger as a whole. Harlem Valley Homestead is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion and connectedness to each other and to the land. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, culture & ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, and all other protected classes.

We publicly affirm our ongoing commitment to becoming an anti-racist organization and that our anti-racism commitment be reflected in the life and culture of our policies, programs, and hiring practices as we continue to learn about bias and racism.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)401(k) matchingEmployee assistance programHealth savings accountPaid time offPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

Are you comfortable working outdoors in all weather and lifting 50+ lbs? Experience:

farming: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:

Driver's License with clean MVR (Required)Ability to Commute:

Wingdale, NY 12594 (Required)Work Location: In person