Here are a few of the area farms hiring right now…click the farm name for full job listing!
If you would like us to help post a job, please email merrymeetingfc@gmail.com!
Two good places to search for farm jobs: Good Food Jobs and Maine Job Link.
Fairwinds Farm, Bowdoinham
We have openings for various positions, from field work to market work...full and part-time.
If you like working in a fast-paced, outdoor environment, are self-motivated and a team worker, then we want to hear from you!
Please email us at fairwindsfarm08@gmail.com for more information...and see about becoming a part of our awesome crew!
Apple Creek Farm, Bowdoinham
Apple Creek Farm is an organic livestock farm in Bowdoinham Maine operated by Abby Sadauckas & Jake Galle. Our farm is run primarily by Abby and Jake. Their roles support each other to ensure the smooth running of farm operations. Our employees assist with the day-to-day farm management and help complete projects that will support the farm over time. The farm markets diverse livestock products year-round at farmers’ markets, through CSAs and local foods markets. 2023 is the farm’s ninth season. The farm is located on two primary properties and leases additional acreage throughout Bowdoinham.
2023 Positions Available: Assistant Farm Manager, Part-Time Farm Crew, Market Crew
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until February 10th.
Dandelion Spring Farm, Bowdoinham
Located 40 minutes north of Portland, Maine, and close to many towns in the Lewiston, Litchfield, Gardiner, region. Half of our produce is currently distributed at two farmers’ markets and the other half to direct to consumer wholesale accounts.
We encourage applicants interested in full time and part time work. This is for a diversified farm worker position. Approximately half of one’s time will be spent harvesting, washing, and packing produce. The other half of the time will be dedicated to planting, moving irrigation, weeding, and other field details. Days are diverse and yet we also have a rhythm to our week.
Full Time - employment Monday-Thursday (7-4) and Friday (7-5) is our ideal applicant
Part Time - will consider applicants for a minimum of three days a week (7-4). ** Currently looking for applicants willing to work Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday **
Six River Farm, Bowdoinham
Six River Farm is an organic vegetable farm located in Bowdoinham, Maine. Our farm is made possible by the hard work of our crew. Our farm crew position is the core of our farm: it's a basic, do-everything farm position. Employees participate in all aspects of work on the farm, from planting to weeding to harvesting. We offer an opportunity to work outside and learn many aspects of organic vegetable production. We think farm work is very rewarding, but it can also be very tiring and challenging. We work in all weather conditions throughout a long growing season. Therefore we look to hire individuals who are self-motivated, appreciate hard work, and have a sense of humor.
This position begins on April 3rd and ends on November 22nd. Additional winter work may be available to employees interested in working a second season. Hours are M-F, 7am-4pm and 6am-3pm July-Aug. Applicants must be able to commit to the full farm season. Starting pay is $16.50/hr. On farm housing is not offered as part of the position. Prior farm experience or comparable outdoor work (landscaping,trail crew, etc) is preferred, but not required.
Dragonfly Cove Farm, Dresden
We are looking for occasional farm work- primarily cleaning pens in winter and help with fencing in the spring. It is heavy, hard work. Can be on weekends or during week. $15.00 hour and we will provide lunch.
Contact: Marge.kilkelly@gmail.com or 207.380.7783
View Dragonfly Cove Farm’s Facebook page here.
Goronson Farm, Dresden
Goranson Farm is a diversified year-round organic vegetable farm in Dresden, ME: less than an hour from Portland and Lewiston, and 30 minutes or less from Brunswick, Augusta, and Damariscotta. Our talented and diverse crew is good-humored, thoughtful, and motivated; together we grow and harvest veggies and fruit for three winter markets, five summer markets, year-round wholesale accounts, and weekly gleaner donations. Our mission is to steward this precious farmland, provide good jobs, and feed all local people the highest-quality food. We have been growing on the same piece of land since 1960 and community is everything to us.
Please check out our social media and website for more of an idea about our seasons.
People of all ages, backgrounds, genders, and identities who have strong physical endurance and love to work outside in all weather are encouraged to apply. Please email us your resume and a cover letter describing why you want to farm with us. We will be in touch within a few weeks to organize an interview with potential to start immediately.
Lost and Found Farm, Dresden
Lost & Found Farm is hiring a dynamic team member to join our busy flower season! We grow hundreds of varieties of flowers for our three busy farmers markets and wholesale accounts. We are looking for a team player who is willing to work through tough weather conditions and still keep a positive attitude. We are a small team, often individuals work independently. We are willing to train the right person, but prior flower farming experience is a plus!
Months: May-October
Days: Mondays and Thursdays
Hours: 7:30-3:30, earlier start time during blueberry season/ potential to be combined with blueberry harvest position if desired
Compensation: Hourly, starting at $16/hr (unpaid lunch)
Replenova Farm, Durham
The farm is located in Durham, ME about 25 minutes north of Portland and 10 minutes from Freeport, ME. We are on a 17-acre piece of land. 10 acres of hay, 2 acres of woods, 1.5 acres of crops, a farm store and 5 high tunnels. We need help from late May to Early November.
1-2 days/week in May, 3-5 days/week June – Sept, 1-3 days/week in Oct/Nov
Possibility to work in the farm store on some Saturdays (8:30 am -2:30 pm)
$17/hr and seconds of vegetables will be available all season
Tender Soles Farm, Richmond
Come join our farm crew this season - we are looking for people for a full time and part time positions.
Our employees get to be immersed in all parts of the farm- from seedlings to transplanting to harvest to stocking the farm stand, attending markets and making kimchi.
Email us with your resume and 3 references.
Tendersolesfarm@gmail.com