Two Boots Farm

4226 Maple Grove Rd. Hampstead USA

(443) 507-8428

A family run farm and floral design studio in Hampstead, Maryland. We grow a wide variety of cut flowers and produce. We also have over 100 cultivated pawpaw fruit trees. We use ecologically sustainable practices so that future generations can continue to grow in healthy soil.

Farm Hand

Two Boots Farm is looking for a Farm Hand to join us part time or full time for the 2024 season.  We are flexible with this position and open to hiring someone 4 days a week (32 hours) - 5 days a week (40 hours). 

The Farm Hand will work alongside the Farm Manager, owner and our other employees, engaging in all aspects of day-to-day work on the farm. Our season runs early April - late November.  We work 8 hour days, generally from 7am-3pm. 

Two Boots Farm is a small, intensive farm raising cut flowers and specialty produce in Carroll County, Maryland.  We are a woman-owned farm.  2024 marks our eleventh season in production. Our goods are sold at Baltimore City farmers’ markets and to florists, and we design with our flowers for weddings and events.  We use intensive farming techniques on 2 acres, and implement no-till practices. We also grow ginger and have a pawpaw orchard. 

The farm hand will participate in all aspects of production including:

  • communication - with other employees, the Farm Manager and Owner

  • planting- greenhouse management, bed preparation, transplanting, and direct seeding

  • growing- weeding, trellising, pest and disease management, irrigation

  • harvesting- participating in the flower harvest most days of the season. Our hot summers require us to harvest quickly in the mornings, working efficiently with an eye for quality.

  • marketing- assisting with farmers market sales and deliveries. We have one Sunday farmers market and would require working at the market a few times a year. 

  • design - weekly bouquet making and occasional help with wedding design 

Ideal (but not required) background and skills include: 

  • 2+ years of organic farming experience, preferably with some knowledge of cut flower production

  • excellent communication skills

  • ability to work well both independently and as a team

  • a capable problem solver

  • Excellent work ethic and positive attitude

  • pays close attention to detail while working efficiently

  • physical stamina and the ability to work in all kinds of weather

  • willingness to commit to the farm for the full year, ideally more

Salary and benefits: 

  • $16/hour April - late November

  • Paid time off: 40 hours (*only applicable to full time position)

  • End of season bonus which historically has been between $300-500

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.  

To apply, please review job description and fill out an application at the link below. (You may want to copy the questions and fill out in a word processor, then copy and paste into the form so that you don't lose your work!)