

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF FARMING IN CONNECTICUT!

Job Opportunities
If interested in either of our positions please send an email explaining why you are interested in working at Russo’s Roots, if you have previous farm experience describe your previous work, your motivation to gain experience in agriculture and if you can commit to the full season. A farm visit will be required. Email your resume with 2 references to russosroots@gmail.com
Farm Crew
Full Time: 40 hrs/week
Seasonal: May-October, Tuesday – Saturday, 7:30am to 3:30pm
We are looking for an individual to assist us in growing vegetables for our Community Supported Agriculture Program (CSA) and Farmer’s Markets for the 2025 season. Production vegetable farm experience a plus but people with landscaping, nursery or other type of plant care experience will be considered. Must be punctual, industrious, courteous and most of all have a good sense of humor.
Responsibilities: As a key member of the production team you will be doing all sorts of farm related tasks. While working closely with the owners/farmers, work may include field production (seeding, planting, weeding, harvesting, washing/packing) irrigation, repair projects, greenhouse care and much more. Farm work is very physical but attractive for those who don’t like to be cooped up inside and enjoy working outside in all kinds of weather and environmental conditions.
Requirements:
- Punctual
- Practical experience and some knowledge of vegetable growing systems and plant care.
- Experience working with a team but also able to work independently and self motivate.
- Good at listening, handling complex instructions and confident to ask for clarification and follow up questions.
- Ability to kneel, bend, lift and carry 40lb crates of vegetables.
- Take pleasure in meaningful, tangible, sometimes repetitive work.
- Have your own transportation to and from the farm.
- The farm is a smoke-free, drug-free environment
Compensation:
$16.50/hr
Free CSA SHARE
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FARM STAND
Part Time: 5hrs/week
Seasonal: May-October Saturdays 9am-2pm
We are looking for an individual to be part of a team committed to excellence in product, customer service and attention to detail. This position welcomes customers to our farm stand - point them in the right direction assist them with what we are offering that day and ring them up. Other duties include restocking the stand, reorganize and adjust signage as we run out of items and trim, package and present fresh foods with attention to detail. You will also be greeting CSA members and helping them follow the steps to pick up their CSA share on a weekly basis.
Knowledge of cooking/working with fresh vegetables is a plus. Friendly and approachable are a requirement. Must be highly motivated to not only learn and work efficiently, but to sell our products to customers, create and finesse veggie displays, and be Attentive to Detail.
Compensation:
$16.50/hr