Hidden Valley Orchards
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).
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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).
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