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.

QBG Farm is a place where New Yorkers can participate and learn about urban farming through tours, workshops, internships, and volunteer opportunities. Fruit and vegetables are grown with a focus on soil health and care, without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Crops harvested are distributed at our weekly farm stand and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program, as well as shared with interns, volunteers, and donated to local food relief programs.

Queens Botanical Garden seeks a seasonal farmer for the QBG Farm. The Seasonal Farmer will support the Farm Manager in running and maintaining a one-acre farm of mixed vegetable, fruit, and flower production and educational site. This position includes working with interns, volunteers, and visiting public groups. We are looking for a dedicated, hard-working individual with prior farming experience.

The QBG Farm grows fruits and vegetables with a focus on soil health and care, without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Crops harvested are 90-100% donated to emergency food relief. The Farm Manager will be responsible for preparing, planting and maintaining a 1-acre farm using exclusively organic methods. This position will report directly to the Director of Programs. The position oversees volunteers and interns on the farm, oversight and implementation of crop production, maintenance of farm infrastructure and as well as supporting the use of the farm by other QBG programs.