Dooryard Farm
Dooryard Farm is a small family-run farm serving midcoast Maine. Founded in 2013, we grow a diversity of vegetable crops, thousands of dahlias and pasture-raise a few animals. The farm is roughly 40 acres, of which we cultivate about 3, all about a mile from downtown Camden. Our produce and flowers can be found at our farm-store and in local restaurants and markets. We ship dahlia tubers nation-wide. We are proudly MOFGA-certified organic and dedicated to an ecological approach to agriculture where our primary goal is building and maintaining soil fertility. We utilize a combination of low-till and no-till, mechanized and hand-powered cultivation methods.

Location
208 Mechanic St
Camden, ME 04843
Hours and Work Season
Our positions are seasonal and run from April/May to October/November.
We are primarily looking for full-time crew members though we may offer part-time positions if it seems like a good fit.
Work weeks are generally 40 hrs, Monday – Friday, though often a little shorter in April/May and October/November.
Payment Type
Hourly
Pay
$16-20/hr
Job Description
Our crew helps us care for our land and animals, operate a financially sustainable business and provide our community with fresh, local, delicious nutritious produce.
Crew members can expect to be involved in all aspects of running a small diversified farm including propagation, bed/field preparation, planting, cultivation, harvesting and post-harvest handling (wash & pack), cover cropping, etc as well as involvement in ongoing farm development projects such as perennial & hedgerow planting and infrastructure projects. We do it all and no day is like another! The diversity of work is truly on of the biggest joys of farming.
Expectations:
*MOST IMPORTANT* An active interest in farming, working outside and growing food. This may sound obvious, but farming can be difficult and tedious. A personal motivation for the work is required to get through the ups and downs of a full season.
Attention to detail, efficiency and ongoing improvement while performing repetitive tasks
Willingness to take both direction and initiative
Proactive, honest and constructive communication about work-related information and personal needs
Ability to do strenuous work outside in all weather conditions and lift heavy items
Reliability and punctuality
A positive attitude and a sense of humor and purpose
A commitment for the full season
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO) and an end-of-season bonus are provided to full-time crew members.
- Workers Compensation
- Vegetables and flowers from the farm, discounts at the farm-store
What to Expect from Us
We strive to provide a positive, enthusiastic and generally enjoyable work environment. We’re in this for the long haul and that isn’t achieved through a burn-out, high-stress setting. We do this because we love it and we take joy in passing that on. We have nearly 20 years of farming experience and whether this is someone’s first or fifth farm position, we make an effort to teach all aspects of what we are doing and why. That said we never stop learning new things ourselves and know that everyone has something new to offer us as well. Questions are always encouraged!
Application Details and Deadline
Please include a note about why you want to work on our farm, a resume and 2 references.
We typically accept applications from November to March (or until filled).
Dooryard Farm
- Physical Address
- 208 Mechanic St Camden, ME 04843