The Farm Apprentice helps grow and maintain our 2.5-acre production farm with fellow farmers, volunteers, and local workforce development programs. As one of the largest urban farms in NYC, we grow over 100 varieties of crops for our 20-week CSA, as well as on-site farm stands and institutional clients.
The Farm Apprentice is a two-year, full-time position designed to provide immersive, hands-on training in urban sustainable agriculture. Working alongside the farm team, the apprentice will gain experience in all aspects of small-scale organic farming - from greenhouse propagation to composting and cover cropping - while developing leadership, community engagement, and workforce development skills. It is an opportunity for a motivated individual to learn, grow, and contribute as both a farmer and a community leader.
This is a highly physical role. Team Members work standing, bending, crouching, pulling, pushing, and using basic hand tools in all weather conditions (including rain and extreme heat) while maintaining a fast and efficient pace working with volunteers.
