We are seeking two more full-time employees for 2026, to join our team of 4 full-time workers, 2 managers and 3 part-timers. Our team is dynamic, hard-working, kind and knowledgeable. As managers, we strive to explain what we’re doing thoroughly, vary tasks throughout the day, and create a meaningful experience for our employees.. We’re excited to have 7 folks returning for their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year with us in 2026.

Ideal candidates for Fireside Farm will:

• Be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions for up to 8 hours a day

• Be available 6 months at a minimum (We have rolling start dates between March and June, ending between Oct-Dec. Winter work possible for returning crew.)

• Have experience working in team settings (like trail crews, sports teams, restaurants) and have enjoyed the dynamic therein

• Be able to follow instructions from the owners or experienced co-workers even if they have their own idea on how to do something

• Have a positive attitude (most of the time - we’re all human!)

• Be interested in learning about why we do what we do

• Be considerate of co-workers and our friends and neighbors with whom we share the land

• Be patient with changes dictated by a growing business or mother nature’s unpredictability

• Have a sense of humor (or be able to laugh at some of our jokes)

• Are able to lift 40 lbs.

As a Fireside employee you will:

Be involved in most aspects of vegetable production including seeding, planting, weeding, irrigating, harvesting and washing. Workers are on the farm Monday-Friday, with a half day on Wednesdays. Fireside goes to 2 farmers markets on Saturdays - some Saturday work may be included to cover farmers markets on a predetermined schedule.  We start at 8 or 8:30 and end between 4 and 5 everyday. Lunch is unpaid for 30-45 minutes on the farm. Every Thursday there is an optional potluck lunch with neighboring farms.

We delegate tasks and management opportunities based on the skill set that an employee brings to the job (construction, marketing, tractor driving, etc.). If an employee is interested in helping with our pizza events, they may also prep veggies, learn how to shape doughs or actively help make pizzas.

Management principles

Stacey, one of the owners and head manager, has 15 years of experience managing farm crews on farms from 3 to 12 employees a season. Her husband, Casey, or crew leader, Logan, also step in to lead the crew. We try to be reasonable bosses by varying tasks, changing up who you’re working with, assigning harder jobs in the morning, and by explaining why we’re doing what we’re doing. In turn, we expect workers to become more efficient and proficient at their jobs over time and be conscientious about how their actions affect the farm and other members of the crew.

We want this to be a meaningful experience for our workers. Although this will be our sixth season in business as Fireside, we have been farming in this area for 18 seasons. We are proud to say that we have a high rate of employee retention from season to season and many young farmers who have worked for us have gone on to run their own successful farm operations. We feel connected to our community of farmers, chefs, brewers, bakers, herbalists and food lovers and we’re happy to include our workers in our community, too. We just held a reunion of all of the crew members we have hired in our 15 years of management and we are pleased to stay in touch with the folks who work for us whether or not they continue to work for our farm business. 

Compensation

Starting pay is $14 per hour. Farmworkers with experience can make up to $16 per hour. Bonuses given when employee completes term of commitment. Fireside will pay for returning employees to attend a farming conference or class of their choosing. Employees are eligible for retirement benefits after their 3rd season with Fireside Farm. Access to veggies and pizzas from our catering arm are a huge perk of the job. Housing is available in a 2 bd trailer at $400 per month per person or in our tiny house for $200 per month at our farm called Fireside North. Our crew has also found rentals in nearby Brunswick, MD.

If interested in applying:

Please send a resume, 2 references and letter sharing WHY you want to work at Fireside Farm to Stacey. (stacey@farmfireside.com)

We can also provide references for us upon request, so you can ask former employees what it is like to work with us.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, focusing on your skills and potential. Thank you for your interest in Fireside Farm.