Apple Creek Farm is an organic livestock farm in Bowdoinham Maine owned and operated by Abby Sadauckas & Jake Galle. The farm is managed by Abby and Jake and our roles support each other to ensure the smooth running of farm operations. 2026 is the farm’s 12th season. While the farm is located on two primary properties, we also lease additional acreage for hay making and grazing throughout Bowdoinham and in Brunswick The farm primarily markets their livestock products year-round at farmers’ markets, through CSAs and local foods markets near Brunswick, Maine. The farm also sells farm goods online and at regional events. Our farm crew assists with the day-to-day farm management and helps to complete projects that will support the farm over time.
Location
538 Millay Rd Bowdoinham ME 04008
Hours and Work Season
A two-week paid trial period will begin from date of hire. Starting hourly pay between $17-20 based on abilities and experience. Additional compensation includes $35 worth of farm products each week, accrued paid time off, and workers compensation insurance. This position is part-time (20 hours) March – April. The position increases to full-time (40 hours) May – November. Our ideal schedule would be five 8-hour days Tuesday – Saturday. The work schedule will be set monthly with consideration for time off and on-farm needs. There is opportunity for hours, rate of pay and length of employment to increase as the season progresses and as experience and knowledge are gained. Housing is not offered as part of this position, though we will assist you in finding local housing or additional employment if desired.
Payment Type
Hourly wage
Pay
$17 – 20
Job Description
Farm Crew Work Description We are hiring for a position on our farm crew for the 2026 season, March – December. This position will primarily participate in on-farm activities and assist with retail sales on a bi-weekly basis. This position works closely with the farm owners to perform the following: • Assist with daily livestock chores including feeding, watering & health monitoring • Collect, wash, sort, and pack eggs for markets and wholesale accounts • Assist with rotational grazing including setting up, taking down, moving, and electrifying temporary fences • Assist with hay production including tractor work, moving, and stacking bales • Assist with construction projects including fencing, general carpentry, & painting • Assist with brush and tree clearing • Assist with on-farm events • Set-up & operate the farm’s retail market stand • Greet customers and provide friendly and informed customer service • Learn product offerings, usage, and pricing • Perform retail sales using a point-of-sale system • Safely handle products to maintain quality of packaging and food safety Secondary responsibilities for retail sales as follows; • Assist with market set-up • Greet customers and provide friendly and informed customer service • Learn product offerings, usage, and pricing • Make recommendations based on customer needs • Perform retail sales using a point-of-sale system • Monitor and record inventory • Safely handle products to maintain quality of packaging and food safety • Collect, wash, and package eggs • A valid driver’s license is helpful to fulfill job duties Required Qualifications: Interest in organic livestock farming Enthusiasm for helping people Desire to learn about our products and farm Flexibility in working with diverse personalities Preferred Qualifications: Prior farm experience or comparable outdoor work Retail or front of house experience Attention to detail Interest in livestock, cooking, and food Flexibility and ability to manage several tasks at once Valid driver’s license is essential for performing job duties related to markets A Successful Candidate Will… Have a positive outlook and sense of humor Exercise good judgment, demonstrate initiative and active engagement in the work; Work well independently and collaboratively as a member of the farm crew; Demonstrate reliability, flexibility and punctuality; Practice good communication skills; Have a desire to learn and to improve work methods Physical Demands: Farming is both rewarding and demanding work. The successful candidate will be able to monitor and prepare for the predicted weather and remain calm and focused on the task at hand. Safety is important to us and as such a successful candidate will learn to operate equipment safely. It is necessary for the candidate to be able to: Maintain a brisk and focused working pace all day; Move different objects weighing between 10- 60 pounds repeatedly, particularly on market days; Spend long hours walking; Perform repetitive and monotonous tasks; Work outside for most of the day, despite inclement weather
Benefits
$35 worth of farm products each week, accrued paid time off, and workers compensation insurance.
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- $35 worth of farm products each week, accrued paid time off, and workers compensation insurance.
What to Expect from Us
We enjoy teaching how we raise livestock organically and provide both written tools and hands-on training of all aspects of the job. Our crew works side-by-side with both of us to learn from us about our complementary roles on the farm. We strive to create an organized and calm work environment where we practice good communication skills to learn from one another.
Application Details and Deadline
Please provide a resume or list of recent education and work experience and write a brief letter of interest answering all the following: Tell us how your previous experience(s) make you a great fit for our farm What interests you about this job? What skills or qualities will you bring to our farm crew? How many miles are you from our farm? Please submit the above by email to [email protected] using the subject line: Farm Crew.
Apple Creek Farm
- Physical Address
- 538 Millay Rd Bowdoinham ME 04008