Farmer entry level jobs

Full-time Description runs from February 1, 2025 - November 30,2025 Work includes Mowing Weed eating Mulching Planting flowers Fence repair Painting Light carpentry Some basic maintenance Vacation pay, sick pay, personal days, paid holidays, medical and dental benefits for full time employees

At Hidden Valley Orchards, we strive to create a family friendly agritourism experience. In 2025, the farm team will be planting and caring for over 2,000 apple trees, a market garden, u-pick pumpkins, a crop maze, livestock, grapes, and more. We will assist with projects around the farm as needed and generally be available to the larger agritourism operation as needed (i.e., hay wagon rides, lawn and garden care, etc.). We are seeking farm hands for the main farming season from August to November with the potential to extend the role in the future. Key Responsibilities Assist with daily livestock chores for small groups of animals Help with planting, pruning, irrigating, fertilizing, and cultivating of apple trees and grape vines Assist with a 1/2 acre market garden; weeding, harvesting, cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, etc. Assist with some observation bee hives Work with the larger agritourism operation on select days when extra hands are needed (i.e., hayrides, facilities care, unloading produce, maintaining food displays, etc.) Help with cultivating, planting, and harvesting of u-pick pumpkins and flowers and a crop maze Assist with fence and irrigation system building and maintenance Work with the team on other crops or agricultural ventures should they arise during the season. Required Qualifications Able to lift 50 lbs and work in all types of weather conditions with proper gear Willingness to learn new skills such as tractor driving, animal care, gardening, etc. Ability to work 8 hour days of manual labor alone or with others Ability to work independently and in a team setting Experience working with your hands in an outdoor environment Preferred Qualifications A desire to consider farming as a career path, with an interest in apples Some experience working on a farm or with tractors Unique talents that can benefit the farm (i.e., mechanical skills, irrigation, animal care, construction, etc.) Evidence of a good academic record and some positive work experience Reporting Structure & Company Culture Report directly to the Farm Manager and be available to assist the General Manager should help be required Hidden Valley Orchards farm team is hardworking, professional in its demeanor, curious, honest, friendly, customer focused, and caring in nature towards the land and animals. Benefits Competitive hourly wage based on experience. Flexible hours, including weekends and holidays during non-peak seasons. Seasonal position (July through early November).

DEPARTMENT: Camp SWONEKY - Oregonia, OH REPORTS TO: Camp Facilities Manager SUPERVISES: N/A STATUS: Non Exempt Part Time Temporary FUNCTION: To feed and care for animals on weekends, holidays and staff vacations as requested. Responsibilities DUTIES Feed and care animals on weekends and holidays as well as staff vacation days as requested. Communicate with Facilities Manager of any issues or emergencies as it relates to animals. Performs work in accordance with sound safety practices Perform routine safety inspections. Represent The Salvation Army in a manner that brings glory to God. Assist in every way requested to carry out the spiritual and total mission of The Southwest Ohio & Northeast All other duties assigned. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 18 years of age or older Desire to work a hands-on job with a variety of animals Ability to do physical labor, lifting occasionally up to 50 pounds All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. The Salvation Army's Mission Statement The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Job DescriptionDescription: runs from February 1, 2025 - November 30,2025 Work includes Mowing Weed eating Mulching Planting flowers Fence repair Painting Light carpentry Some basic maintenance Vacation pay, sick pay, personal days, paid holidays, medical and dental benefits for full time employees Requirements:

Job Description At Hidden Valley Orchards, we strive to create a family friendly agritourism experience. In 2025, the farm team will be planting and caring for over 2,000 apple trees, a market garden, u-pick pumpkins, a crop maze, livestock, grapes, and more. We will assist with projects around the farm as needed and generally be available to the larger agritourism operation as needed (i.e., hay wagon rides, lawn and garden care, etc.). We are seeking farm hands for the main farming season from August to November with the potential to extend the role in the future. Key Responsibilities Assist with daily livestock chores for small groups of animals Help with planting, pruning, irrigating, fertilizing, and cultivating of apple trees and grape vines Assist with a 1/2 acre market garden; weeding, harvesting, cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, etc. Assist with some observation bee hives Work with the larger agritourism operation on select days when extra hands are needed (i.e., hayrides, facilities care, unloading produce, maintaining food displays, etc.) Help with cultivating, planting, and harvesting of u-pick pumpkins and flowers and a crop maze Assist with fence and irrigation system building and maintenance Work with the team on other crops or agricultural ventures should they arise during the season. Required Qualifications Able to lift 50 lbs and work in all types of weather conditions with proper gear Willingness to learn new skills such as tractor driving, animal care, gardening, etc. Ability to work 8 hour days of manual labor alone or with others Ability to work independently and in a team setting Experience working with your hands in an outdoor environment Preferred Qualifications A desire to consider farming as a career path, with an interest in apples Some experience working on a farm or with tractors Unique talents that can benefit the farm (i.e., mechanical skills, irrigation, animal care, construction, etc.) Evidence of a good academic record and some positive work experience Reporting Structure & Company Culture Report directly to the Farm Manager and be available to assist the General Manager should help be required Hidden Valley Orchards farm team is hardworking, professional in its demeanor, curious, honest, friendly, customer focused, and caring in nature towards the land and animals. Benefits Competitive hourly wage based on experience. Flexible hours, including weekends and holidays during non-peak seasons. Seasonal position (July through early November).