updated 2/9/26

Root 5 Farm is known for our high-quality organic vegetables, organized and efficient workflow, and dedication to community.

​As an established farm with over 20 years of experience, we provide a positive and engaging work environment and we're committed to supporting continual learning and skill building on our farm. We're focused on fair wages and a safe, supportive workplace with access to lots of farm fresh food, and options for flexible scheduling as needed. 

We're hiring for the following positions in 2026 (scroll down for complete job descriptions):

• CSA Coordinator (Full Time, Monday-Friday, March-December)
• Harvest Crew (Part Time, Mondays and Thursdays, April-November)
• Vegetable Production Crew (Full Time, Monday-Friday, April-November)
• CSA Box Pack Crew (Part Time, Tuesdays and Fridays, April-November)
• Delivery Driver (Part Time, Tuesdays and Fridays, April-November)

OUR FARM CULTURE:
Like the fertility of the soil, our work culture acts as the dynamic organic matter for the growth and well-being of our entire community. Alongside a passion for our mission, attitudes that are respectful, inclusive and enthusiastic make all the difference, as we are a small, hard-working team of farmers who work closely together to solve problems and take on difficult tasks. We seek diligent, trustworthy and reliable people who want to learn, grow and collaborate with us to bring fresh, local food to the Upper Valley.

Farming is a physically demanding job, and we want applicants to understand the reality of the work. We welcome people with a wide range of backgrounds — and we’re happy to talk through accommodations and task modifications where possible. 

Take a look below for individual job descriptions and scroll to the bottom of this page to fill out the application form.

We expect all applicants are

• Enthusiastic about local, organic agriculture
  
• Prepared to work outside in variable weather conditions
• Able to perform repetitive tasks while standing, kneeling, or bending
• Positive, energetic and able to work well as part of a team
• Trustworthy, reliable, and responsible
  
• Able to arrive on time and commit to their agreed-upon schedule
  

 
We offer all employees

• A respectful, welcoming, and supportive work environment
• Vegetables and krauts from the farm
• Clear consistent schedules so you can rely on workdays starting and ending on time
  
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop new skills
  
• Opportunities to collaborate, share ideas, and provide feedback about your experience
  
• We value diverse experiences and are happy to support learning on the job
  

Our work day begins at 7am, we take 1/2 hour paid lunch together and end work at 3pm, Monday through Friday. 

Vegetable Production Crew, Full Season
Full time (40 hours/week) 7am-3pm, Monday-Friday
Seasonal, early April - late November 
Pay starting at $18/hour

• The vegetable production crew plays an essential role in growing great food for our community.
• Work closely with farm owners and experienced crew members to learn organic farming systems.
• Participate in many aspects of food production including planting, weeding, mulching, pruning, trellising, harvesting, washing, and packing produce. 
• Be an active member of a small team to take on projects, solve problems, and work together.
• Grow, harvest, wash, and pack orders for 400+ CSA shares and local wholesale accounts.

Interested? Scroll down to fill out our application below...
Do you have more questions about this position before you apply? Contact [email protected]

Harvest Crew
Part-time, Monday and Thursday mornings, 7am-noon, minimum 10 hours/week.
Opportunities to work additional days or hours if interested.
Seasonal, Early April - late November
Pay starting at $17/hour

• This is a part time, seasonal position that has a particular focus on harvesting produce (cutting salad greens, bunching herbs and roots, bulk harvesting peppers, tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, and more!)
• Must be adaptable to working in various weather conditions, have the ability to lift and carry moderately heavy loads, and have the physical stamina and flexibility to perform repetitive tasks while standing or kneeling.

Interested? Scroll down to fill out our application below...
Do you have more questions about this position before you apply? Contact [email protected]

CSA Box Pack Crew
Part-time, Tuesdays and Friday mornings, 7am-noon, minimum 10 hours/week.
Opportunities to work additional days or hours if interested.
Seasonal, late April-late November
Pay starting at $17/hour

• The CSA box pack crew plays an essential role on our farm by building boxes of our vegetables and other local products, helping us create over 400+ beautiful custom packed CSA boxes each week so we can deliver them to our community.
• We've developed an organized, simple, efficient packing system, so our CSA box pack is a fun, low-stress work environment.
• A person that excels in this role is a team player, has attention to detail, and the physical stamina to perform repetitive tasks while moving on their feet for up to 5 hours.

Interested? Scroll down to fill out our application below...
Do you have more questions about this position before you apply? Contact [email protected]

Delivery Driver
Part-time, Tuesdays and Fridays, 7am-4pm.
Seasonal, late April-late November
Pay starting at $18-20/hour

This position can be split between vegetable production work (3 days/week) and delivery (2 days/week). If you're interested in this opportunity, please inquire. 

• Tuesdays & Thursdays, deliver +/-200 CSA Shares to 12 different CSA drop sites around the Upper Valley, as well as wholesale orders to local restaurants and coop food stores. 
  
  
• Closely follow designated routes and time schedule
  
  
• Set up CSA pick up sites in a clean and organized manner
• Listen for feedback from wholesale customers and report back to farm
  
  
• Inform wholesale customers about new products and what's happening on the farm
• Collect payments when necessary
  
  
• Unload the van and wash empty CSA totes.
  
  

Interested? Scroll down to fill out our application below...
Do you have more questions about this position before you apply? Contact [email protected]