We are currently fully hired for the 2026 season!
About the Farm
Solid Ground Farm is a small diversified veggie farm in Kingston focusing on vegetable CSA, wholesale, and the Kingston farmers market. We use all organic practices on our 12 acres of production, and focus on producing high-quality produce for our members and customers. The farm is located in a picturesque valley in the Hurley Flats, backing up to the scenic Esopus Creek. We have a crew of eight during the growing season, including a crew manager and field manager.
Our vision is to maintain and coexist with a vibrant natural ecosystem while working as efficiently as possible to provide affordable food to our local community. We’d love to have you join us!
FILLED POSITIONS
Crew Member – FILLED
We are currently hiring for two crew member positions to join our returning staff.
Crew members can expect to be involved in all aspects of production and marketing, and will gain an in-depth perspective on small-scale sustainable agriculture. Day to day tasks will shift over the course of the season: you’ll be involved in greenhouse operations, planting and weeding, harvesting, post-harvest handling, deliveries, and more. You can expect to have a broad experience while also delving deeply into specific projects. Everyone (who wants it) will be trained on the tractors and have time to build tractor operating experience. We start each morning with a meeting to discuss plans for the day and go over new elements. Work will vary – mostly we work together as a whole team, but there are also solo and small-group tasks. We are happy to develop work that addresses specific areas of interest. We also participate in a regionally-based inter-farm training program, the Hudson Valley Apprenticeship program. Crew members can apply for and participate in the program.
Our working season runs from the beginning of April through the first week of November.
The ideal candidate has at least one season of farming experience, or equivalent experience in related work. We are seeking crew members who are positive, self-motivated, curious, and driven to work efficiently, even through monotonous tasks and unpleasant weather. We work hard, have fun, and would love to have you join us.
These positions are an hourly position at a rate of $20-21/hour, and returning employees will receive an annual raise. All full-time full-season crew members receive five paid days off per season (and are welcome to take additional days off, as needed). All employees receive a fruit CSA share from our fruit farm partner, have access to plenty of leftover produce and are welcome to harvest veggies for personal use from the farm.
Crew Leader – FILLED
In 2026 we are hiring for a Crew Leader position, to be a part of the farm crew and to help in overseeing day-to-day tasks for our team of 4-6. The crew leader position acts as an additional leader in the field when the farm manager is present, and as an independent team leader when not.
The crew as a whole, and thus the crew leader, is involved in all aspects of farm operations, including planting, weed management, harvesting, other field work, post-harvest wash/pack, and special projects. The crew leader will also have plenty of time on the tractor, if desired.
The goal of this role is to:
- Ensure that the farm as a whole has clear direction and leadership
- Be able to give crew members direct feedback and instruction
- Ensure that a proper pace is maintained so we stay on top of tasks
- Help build team cohesion and maintain positive morale
This position receives five paid days off per season (and can take additional days off, as needed). The crew leader ideally will start in mid-March and go through the first week of November.
In addition to the qualities sought for the crew member position, the ideal candidate has at least three seasons of farming experience and is able to communicate clearly, provide guidance and direction, and work quickly. While the farm has established systems for the stated tasks, we are open to evolving with the new ideas and experiences of incoming staff – we are a welcoming environment for constant farm improvements. We are also constantly looking for ways to improve crew member experience as a whole and hope this can be a goal shared by the crew leader.
This position is an hourly position with a rate of $21-24/hour depending on experience. We are ideally looking for a two-year commitment; returning employees will receive an annual raise. You are also welcome to harvest veggies for personal use from the farm and receive a fruit CSA share from our fruit farm partner.
To apply for any of these positions, please email the following to solidgroundfarm@gmail.com:
- Resume
- Cover letter that includes: why you want to work at Solid Ground Farm, your favorite past farming experiences, and what your future farming goals are
- Contact info for two work references
You can also email solidgroundfarm@gmail.com or call (518) 528-9382 for more information. This is a rolling application process – applicants will be accepted until the position is filled. Potential employees will be asked to interview in-person.
Solid Ground Farm does not discriminate against any employee or prospective employee, in hiring, wages, benefits, or any other capacity, on the basis of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, nationality, gender, gender identity, age, handicap or disability (including HIV status), union or political activity, immigration status, citizenship status, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Field Manager – FILLED
In 2026 we are hiring for a Field Manager position, to oversee tractor operations, bed preparation, and tractor cultivation. This position reports to the Farm Manager.
Solid Ground Farm operates on two properties, and we keep a general-purpose tractor and a cultivating tractor at each property. The Field Manager will coordinate overall tractor-related responsibilities, including:
- Compost spreading and fertilizing
- Bed preparation
- Plastic laying
- Mowing
- Cover crop seeding
- Tractor cultivation
- Spraying (we spray infrequently, and only organic-approved sprays)
The field manager may also be tasked with additional areas of responsibility such as seeding.
Crew members also share in some tractor work to reduce the workload (and boredom!) of the field manager, but the field manager will coordinate everything. Thus an ability to delegate and instruct is highly desirable. Depending on the time of season, the field manager will also be involved in larger harvest days. While the farm has established systems for the stated tasks, we are open to evolving with the new ideas and experiences of incoming staff – we are a welcoming environment for constant farm improvements.
This position receives five paid days off per season (and can take additional days off, as needed). The field manager ideally will start in mid-March and go through the first week of November.
The ideal candidate has at least three seasons of farming experience, and experience in tractor operating and specifically cultivating tractor operation (we have an Allis-Chalmers G and an Oggun tractor), as well as the ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues independently.
This position is an hourly position with a rate of $23-26/hour depending on experience. We are ideally looking for a two-year commitment; returning employees will receive an annual raise. You are also welcome to harvest veggies for personal use from the farm and receive a fruit CSA share from our fruit farm partner.