Thank you for your interest in the positions available at Native Offerings Farm!
Native Offerings Farm is a certified organic farm. We have a 250 member, 7 month CSA and are 50 miles south of Buffalo in Otto, NY. We also have a 250 member fruit share and market custom orders of our grass fed beef. We participate in two farmers markets: the Elmwood Bidwell farmers Market in Buffalo and the East Aurora Farmers Market in East Aurora. Our CSA reached a benchmark in 2022: it’s 25th year! Both Stewart and Deb are graduates of LEAD-NY, a 2 year furthering education program for agriculture. We are looking for enthusiastic, sustainably minded, food lovers who enjoy the satisfaction of reaping the benefits of hard work.
Please feel free to call or email us at deb@ nativeofferings.com with any questions.
If you enjoy physical labor and the outdoors and want to be a part of growing healthy food for people this may be the job for you! We prefer applicants with vegetable farming experience but if you have stamina, and bring enthusiasm and a positive attitude to your work, we’ll give you a try!
The primary responsibility for the field crew is to be quick and effective cultivators and harvesters. Most of the day will be spent seeding, weeding, harvesting, washing and packing vegetables. Some general farm work is also involved like building fences and clearing brush.
This is a full time seasonal position (April through Thanksgiving). Pay is based on the performance and experience of the candidate (starts at $15). The work-week is Monday through Friday for eight hours a day with occasional longer hours necessary. There is a potential for placement within the company when more responsibility/ training is taken on.
How to Apply:
Send a copy of your resume and cover letter along with references to the farm by email to deb@nativeofferings.com. Don’t have a resume, fill out our application! Questions? Call us.
Application (PDF)
Personal and General Policies
Drugs and Alcohol
It is unacceptable to work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. One infraction may be cause for immediate dismissal.
Shareholder Interactions
We depend on our shareholders and farmers market customers for our livelihood. All employees must be professional, polite and helpful to all people who come to the farm and distribution
sites.
Tools and work clothes
We assign harvest knives at the beginning of the season. It is yours to take care of and return at the end of the season. We provide ear protection and dust masks where necessary. Farm workers must provide any other desired tools (pocket knives, rain gear, rain boots, hats, gloves, sturdy farm boots, etc.).
General demeanor
It is expected that all workers be prompt, appropriately dressed for work and professional in their attitude at work.