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Morning Glory Farm Inc

Farm Field Hand

Edgartown, MA · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Farm Field Hand Dept: Field Hours: 45 hours weekly, 7:30 to 5pm with some flexibility. Part time ... Our herb garden supplies a full assortment of culinary herbs. We also raise four acres of cut ...

Botanic

Garden Center & Horticulture Manager

Opelika, AL · On-site

$60K - $85K/yr

We offer a unique southern experience with our Garden Center, farm-to-table restaurant, and beautiful outdoor settings. Join us as a highly skilled Retail Garden Center Manager and play a key role in ...

Botanic

Garden Center & Horticulture Manager

Opelika, AL

$60K - $85K/yr

We offer a unique southern experience with our Garden Center, farm-to-table restaurant, and beautiful outdoor settings. Join us as a highly skilled Retail Garden Center Manager and play a key role in ...

DODGE NATURE CENTER

Shepard Farm Manager

Cottage Grove, MN · On-site

$55 - $75/hr

This role includes management of property, crops, orchard, beekeeping, sugarbush, livestock, and garden programs. Responsibilities also include working as part of the farm department team, training ...

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CCMC Community Management

Farm Director

Summerville, SC · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

In addition to overseeing production, we also maintain a Garden and General Store for residents. We are seeking a dedicated Farm Director for our award winning farm. This is a unique opportunity for ...

CCMC Community Management

Farm Director

Summerville, SC · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

In addition to overseeing production, we also maintain a Garden and General Store for residents. We are seeking a dedicated Farm Director for our award winning farm. This is a unique opportunity for ...

CCMC

Farm Director

Summerville, SC · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

In addition to overseeing production, we also maintain a Garden and General Store for residents. We are seeking a dedicated Farm Director for our award winning farm. This is a unique opportunity for ...

Morning Glory Farm Inc

Farm Mechanic

Edgartown, MA · On-site

$18 - $35/hr

Farm Mechanic Dept: Maintenance Hours: 40 hr week, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some flexibility and ... Our herb garden supplies a full assortment of culinary herbs. We also raise four acres of cut ...

CCMC Community Management

Farm Director

Summerville, SC · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

In addition to overseeing production, we also maintain a Garden and General Store for residents. We are seeking a dedicated Farm Director for our award winning farm. This is a unique opportunity for ...

Esalen Institute

WORK SCHOLAR PROGRAM

Big Sur, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

The Work Scholar program is a service-minded, 3-month stewardship experience designed to support our Kitchen, Housingkeeping/CABinS, and Farm & Garden teams with their work loads, while empowering ...

Costa Farms

Garden Center Associate

Port Charlotte, FL · On-site

Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we've grown to more than 5,000 ... DESCRIPTION The Garden Center Merchandiser serves as the face of Costa Farms in retail garden ...

Costa Farms

Garden Center Associate

North Haven, CT · On-site

Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we've grown to more than 5,000 ... DESCRIPTION The Garden Center Merchandiser serves as the face of Costa Farms in retail garden ...

Costa Farms, LLC

Garden Center Associate

Bluffton, SC · On-site

Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we've grown to more than 5,000 ... DESCRIPTION The Garden Center Merchandiser serves as the face of Costa Farms in retail garden ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for farm garden in the United States is $18.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Farm Garden jobs involve working in areas where crops, vegetables, fruits, or herbs are cultivated on a farm or in a garden setting. These roles can include planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, and maintaining plants, as well as managing soil health and pest control. People in these jobs may work for commercial farms, community gardens, educational programs, or private estates. The work is often outdoors, requiring physical activity and knowledge of horticultural practices. Farm Garden jobs are essential for producing fresh food and promoting sustainable agriculture.

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To thrive as a Farm Gardener, you need a solid understanding of horticulture, soil management, and crop cultivation, often backed by experience or relevant agricultural education. Familiarity with irrigation systems, hand and power tools, and sometimes certification in pesticide application is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and strong organizational skills help gardeners adapt to changing conditions and manage multiple tasks efficiently. These skills ensure healthy crop production, efficient farm operations, and the sustainability of the garden environment.

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AspectFarm GardenFarm Worker
CertificationsMay include horticulture or gardening certificationsTypically no formal certifications required
Work EnvironmentGardening, planting, maintaining plants in gardens or small farmsFieldwork on larger farms, planting, harvesting, general farm tasks
Industry UsageUsed in landscaping, small-scale farming, community gardensCommon in commercial agriculture, large farms
Job FocusPlant care, garden design, maintenanceCrop production, harvesting, farm operations

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Farm Field Hand

Morning Glory Farm Inc

Edgartown, MA • On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Category
Field
Description
Title: Farm Field Hand
Dept: Field Hours: 45 hours weekly, 7:30 to 5pm with some flexibility. Part time positions available.
Report to: Farm Field Manager
Wage: Starting at $17.00-$22.00 an hour depending on experience
The Field Hand is an entry-level and is responsible for the planting, maintenance, harvesting, and post harvest of all our local crops.
We are a highly diversified farm that harvests produce directly from our fields to be sold in our Farmstand, at Farmer's Markets, and to local Martha's Vineyard Island businesses. A summer seasonal peak of about 25-30 Field Hands (along with 5-10 year-round Field Hands) will assist the experienced and knowledgeable Field Leaders in carrying out all farm-wide tasks. Team members should have a strong work ethic and be ready to learn about the tools and trades of farming. With a great diversity of tasks, this is the best position for someone new to farming and/or manual labor.
In our daily work, we:
      • Are willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
      • Perform field work including, but not limited to, seeding, transplanting, hand weeding, hoeing, moving irrigation, watering and harvesting
      • Use and safely handle farm equipment including tillers, wheelbarrows, tools and hand-tools such as shears and knives.
      • Move quickly while supporting our very high quality standards. Food quality and efficiency is very important to us.
      • Perform related farm duties as assigned.

Position Requirements
Our ideal candidate is:
  • Drawn to food, farming, and the people who do it.
  • A minimum of 16 years old (with valid worker's permit) or older.
  • Motivated with a desire for knowledge and a passion for farming and crops.
  • Has the ability to take direction, show initiative, and work well in a team as well as independently.
  • Previous farm experience preferred but not necessary.
  • Able to perform physically demanding and repetitive tasks and able to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly.
  • Has a U.S. driver's license and a clean driving record.
  • A love of the outdoors

Please Note: J1 Visa students are not permitted to work in the fields, per federal guidelines.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time and/or Part-Time
Wage
Compensation is based on experience, $17-$22 hour base.
Position
Farm Field Hand (seasonal)
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
About the Organization
Morning Glory Farm, started in 1975 by James and Deborah Athearn, grows about 65 acres of vegetables and small fruits on the island of Martha's Vineyard.
Small successive plantings of a wide variety of crops supply the Farmstand from May through December.
Crops include sweet corn, lettuce, carrots, beets, tomatoes, melons, potatoes, beans, squash, pumpkins, and more. Our herb garden supplies a full assortment of culinary herbs. We also raise four acres of cut flowers, and small plantings of strawberries, grapes, peaches, and beach plums.
We keep beef cows on pasture in Chilmark for which we harvest 45 acres of hay and we also produce eggs, pork and fresh, pasture-raised chickens to sell in the Farmstand. Twenty-three acres of our vegetable fields are farmed using natural practices and only OMRI certified fertilizers and pesticides. We manage the rest of our land with a minimum of pesticides and with attention to the long-term health of the soil.
The farm name grew from the vision of the sun rising over lush, green fields, cows with udders full of milk ambling past bountiful gardens and hedgerows lively with honeybees: true wealth of nature's glory.
Each year we meet a new crew of farmers, bakers, cooks, and Farmstand staff who become part of the farm family. The farm has benefited from a variety of wonderful people who have endowed Morning Glory with their own special contributions.
This position is currently accepting applications.

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