Farm Team Assistant
Pitney Meadows Community Farm
Saratoga Springs
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Under the supervision of the Farm Manager and in collaboration with the farm team, assisted with farm field operations, including propagation, planting, crop maintenance, harvesting and the wash and pack operations for the farm store.
- Assisted with tasks such as: aiding in crop production by learning proper propagation, planting irrigation set up, weed management and trellising.
- Assisted with Wash & Pack area maintenance and record keeping.
- Assisted with harvesting and wash/pack of crops for distribution for CSA, donations, Farm Stand, etc.
- "Farm Store Ambassador" - educated the public on how to use the self serve kiosk and check out procedures. Answered questions daily about crops/product availability in a friendly and customer service oriented way.
- Welcomed the general public to the farm when appropriate and answered questions in a warm way.
- Responsible golf cart driver at 14 years of age.
- Maintained safe use of tools and equipment throughout employment
