Here are a few of the area farms hiring right now…click the farm name for full job listing!
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Several other good places to search for farm jobs: Good Food Jobs , Live + Work in Maine, and Maine Job Link.
Dandelion Spring Farm, Bowdoinham
Located 40 minutes north of Portland, Maine, and close to many towns in the Lewiston, Litchfield, Gardiner, region. This diversified farm worker position prioritizes harvest, washing, and packing, constituting at least half of your time. The remaining half is dedicated to tasks like planting, irrigation, weeding, and other field details. Our days are diverse, yet we maintain a structured rhythm throughout the week.
Availability: Part time positions open for Thursday & Friday employment from May through November.
Anticipated Hours:
Thursday: 7 AM - 4 PM
Friday: 7 AM - 5 PM
Compensation: Starting pay ranges from $18-$19/hr based on experience.
Enterprise Farm, Bowdoinham
Hiring for the 2024 season! If you or someone you know is looking for a full or part-time seasonal job helping behind the scenes to get the plants growing in the right direction please reach out directly on Facebook messenger or call the farm at 737-5647. At the start of the season greenhouse work only happens during the week, but after we open in mid-April we would be looking for clerks to help run the store and some weekend hours might be available. Attention to detail and the ability to work independently is a must, knowledge of plants is helpful, but not required. We would love to hear from you!
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.
FIELD CROP LEADERS (April 2024- December 2024)
FARM CREW (May 2024- November 2024)
For more details about working on our farm, visit our website and be in touch if you are interested in applying for work. To apply please email us with a basic resume and two work references at sixriverfarm@gmail.com or you can call us for more information, Nate: (207) 449-9724 or Gabrielle: (207) 607-1970.
Goranson 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.
2024 Job openings:
Greens and Vegetable Wash Pack Crew
Field Crew/Farmers: 4 Openings – Full Time
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
We are seeking enthusiastic, positive, hardworking folks to join our blueberry and flower teams! To apply or if you have questions please email Lauren at Laff.maine@gmail.com. Please indicate which position you are interested in and include your resume and two professional references.
Flower Field Position: Months: May-October, Dresden
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)
Blueberry Sorting Position: Months: Mid- July to Mid- August, Gray
Days: Monday through Friday, Sundays as scheduled, opportunity for 2-3 day/ week commitment, priority given to those available 5 days/ week and for the whole season
Hours: 10:30- 5:00 PM (.5 unpaid lunch break) hours may vary depending on weather/ harvest
Compensation: Hourly, starting at $16/hr
Wild Blueberry Harvesting Position: Months: Mid- July to Mid- August, Dresen
Days: Monday through Friday, Sundays as scheduled, Opportunity for 2-3 day/ week commitment. Priority given to those available 5 days/ week and for the whole season
Hours: 8:00-12:30 hours may vary depending on weather/harvest
Compensation: Hourly, starting at $16/hr
Tender Soles Farm, Richmond
We are looking for a full time employee and a part time employee for our 2024 growing season. We are also looking for 3 individuals who would like to apprentice with us (housing, a stipend, and educational hours included). Visit the MOFGA apprentice page to see full details on what we are looking for and can offer an apprentice: click here.
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.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and 3 references (if you don’t have farming experience your references can be from any previous job).
Email: tendersolesfarm@gmail.com
Mail to: Tender Soles Farm, 453 Main st. Richmond, ME 04357
Check out our website and social media: www.tendersolesfarm.com
Willow Pond Farm, Sabattus
Assistant Farm Manager. We are looking for a committed individual with experience that can work with self-initiative, compatibility, clarity, and positive thinking.
Our vision prioritizes raising vibrant food for our community, maintaining healthy soils and access to the aesthetic value of the farm. The right match can evolve into a long term situation compatible with our transition vision, including a long-term lease arrangement or lease to own.
Our work week goes from Monday-Friday and days are 7am-4:30pm, including a 15-minute paid break and 60-minute unpaid lunch break. Rotational weekend duty as needed for farmer to have a little time off. This will be negotiated as needed.
Position starts in March/April and runs through November/December. Pay is $18-20/hour, depending on experience. Other benefits include: access to farm produce, other products from the farm store at 10% off and paid vacation or sick time relative to days worked after 3 months. 8 hours/200 hours worked.
Opportunity to initiate compatible enterprise(s)such as pigs, chickens, flowers, herbs, to do on your own time and budget.