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Posted: Tue, December 24, 2024

$18/hour Hampstead job

Phone Number: 2157406214

Email: twobootsfarm@gmail.com

Two Boots Farm is a woman-owned small, intensive farm raising cut flowers and pawpaws in Carroll County, Maryland. 2025 marks our twelfth season in production. Our goods are sold at Baltimore City Farmers’ Market, and to florists in Baltimore, DC and NOVA. We also offer floral design for weddings and events. We use intensive farming techniques on 2 acres, and implement no-till practices.

Two Boots Farm is looking for a Farm Hand to join us part time for the 2025 season. We are looking for someone to work Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays on the farm, *see schedule notes below. We would ideally like to find a candidate interested in combining this part-time Farm Hand position with our part-time Delivery Driver position. There is room for growth with this position.

The Farm Hand will work alongside the Farm Manager, Owner and our other employees, engaging in all aspects of day-to-day work on the farm. Our season runs early April – late November.

The farm hand will participate in all aspects of production including:

communication – with other employees, the Farm Manager and Owner

planting- greenhouse management, bed preparation, transplanting, and direct seeding

growing- weeding, trellising, pest and disease management, irrigation

harvesting- participating in the flower harvest most days of the season. Our hot summers require us to harvest quickly in the mornings, working efficiently with an eye for quality.

market prep – bouquet building for our farmers’ market

marketing- We have one Sunday farmers’ market and would require working at the market a few times a year.

Ideal background and skills include:

2+ years of organic farming experience, preferably with some knowledge of cut flower production

excellent communication skills

ability to work well both independently and as a team

a capable problem solver

excellent work ethic and positive attitude

pays close attention to detail while working efficiently

physical stamina and the ability to work in all kinds of weather

willingness to commit to the farm for the full season, ideally more

Schedule:

April 5 – June 8 working Mondays and Fridays 7am -3pm and working Saturday and Sunday (3-5 hours a day) mornings on the farm

June 9 – Aug. 8 working Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 7am -3pm

Aug 16 – Oct. 5 working Mondays and Fridays 7am -3pm and working Saturday and Sunday (3-5 hours a day) mornings on the farm

Oct. 8 – mid Nov working Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 7am -3pm

The schedule variation throughout the season is due to heavy harvest times for specific crops such as ranunculus, peonies, dahlias and pawpaws. The candidate can expect to work at least 24 hours a week, with the opportunity for more hours as needed.

Salary and benefits:

$18/hour

Cumulative Flex PTO

End of season bonus

Paid 30 minute lunch (on 8 hour days)

Access to the crew veggie garden

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Please send your resume, cover letter and three references to twobootsfarm@gmail.com . In the subject line please write Farm Hand position and your name.

www.twobootsfarm.com