Maryland Farm Jobs
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Directory of Farms, Orchards, etc
Note: The information below is simply a list of farms, growers, or orchards in the area. Being listed below does not necessarily mean that they are currently looking to hire labor.
| Baugher’s Orchards 1236 Baugher Road Westminster, MD 21158 410-857-0111 Harvest Time: June – December Main Crops: Apples, Pumpkins, Strawberries, Peaches, Sweet Cherries, Black Raspberries, Sour Cherries, and Green Beans |
Blueberry Gardens 237 Ashton Road, Ashton, MD 20861 301-570-5468 blueberrygardens@verizon.net Harvest Time: July Main Crops: Blueberries |
| Brad’s Produce 550 Asbury Road, Churchville, MD 21028 410-734-4769 brad@bradsproduce.com Harvest Time: May – July Main Crops: Strawberries |
Butler’s Orchard 22200 Davis Mill Road, Germantown, MD 20876 301-972-3299 Harvest Time: June – August Main Crops: Strawberries, Blueberries, and Tart Cherries |
| Catoctin Mountain Orchard 15036 North Franklinville Road, Thurmont, MD 21788 301-271-2737 cmoinfo@aol.com Harvest Time: June – August Main Crops: Strawberries, Blackberries, Black Raspberries, Blueberries, and Sweet and Sour Cherries |
Comus Market 23830 Old Hundred Road, Dickerson, MD 20842 david@comusmd.com Harvest Time: September – October Main Crops: Pumpkins, Apples, and Winter Squash |
| FarmAtHome 15350 Partnership Road, Poolesville, MD 20837 240-372-0674 FarmAtHome@gmail.com Harvest Time: July Main Crops: Blueberries |
Fox Hollow Farm 21804 Woodfield Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20882 301-330-0165 Harvest Time: July – October Main Crops: Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables |
| Hall Farm & Orchard 39136 Avie Lane, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 301-884-3086 Harvest Time: June – October Main Crops: Greens, Apples, Strawberries, and Corn |
Harman’s Farm Market 2633 Churchville Road, Churchville, MD 21028 410-734-7400 Harvest Time: May – October Main Crops: Pumpkins, Strawberries, and Seasonal Produce |
| Homestead Farm 15604 Sugarland Road, Poolesville, MD 20837 301-977-3761 HomesteadFarmEmail@gmail.com Harvest Time: May – July Main Crops: Strawberries |
Huber’s Farm 11898 Philadelphia Road, Kingsville, MD 21087 410-538-7725 Harvest Time: April – November Main Crops: Strawberries, Sugar Snap Peas, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Radishes, Carrots, Tomatoes, and Pumpkins |
| Hybridoma Organic Fruit Farm 13734 Baldwin Mill Road, Baldwin, MD 21013 443-902-0370 Harvest Time: June – September Main Crops: Blueberries, Red Raspberries, Black Raspberries, and Blackberries |
Jumbo’s Pumpkin Patch 6521 Holter Road, Middletown, MD 21769 301-371-6874 Harvest Time: September – October Main Crops: Pumpkins |
| Larriland Farm 2415 Woodbine Road, Woodbine, MD 21797 410-442-2605 Harvest Time: June – November Main Crops: Apples, Strawberries, Blackberries, Black and Red raspberries, Peaches, Sour Cherries, and Blueberries |
Lohr’s Orchard 3212 Snake Lane, Churchville, MD 21028 410-836-2783 Harvest Time: August – September Main Crops: Peaches and Apples |
| Mayne’s Tree Farm 3420 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown, MD 21717 301-662-4320 Harvest Time: June – October Main Crops: Strawberries, Black Berries, Pumpkins |
Middleton’s Cedar Hill Farm 5190 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf, MD 20601 301-399-9812 Harvest Time: September – October Main Crops: Pumpkins, Winter Squash, and Seasonal Vegetables |
| Mingodale Farm 17201 Masemore Road, Parkton, MD 21120 410-357-0403 Harvest Time: June – September Main Crops: Strawberries, Raspberries, Melons, Black Berries, and Pumpkins |
Norman’s Farm Market East-West Highway, Chevy Chase, MD 20816 301-674-9929 Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables |
| North Run Farm 1818 Greenspring Valley Road, Historic Greenspring Valley, MD 21153 410-241-3392 info@rodgersfarms.com Harvest Time: September – October Main Crops: Pumpkins |
Phillips Farm Produce 15604 Sugarland Road, Poolesville, MD 20837 301-977-3761 phllpsfarm@aol.com Harvest Time: October Main Crops: Pumpkins and Tomatoes |
| Queen Anne Farm 18102 Central Avenue, Mitchellville, MD 20716 301-249-2427 Harvest Time: September – October Main Crops: Pumpkins and Seasonal Vegetables |
Rock Hill Orchard 28600 Ridge Road, Mount Airy, MD 21771 301-831-7427 Harvest Time: June – October Main Crops: Apples, Beans, Blackberries, Cherries, Pumpkins, Raspberries, and Strawberries |
| Rocklands Farm 14525 Montevideo Rd, Poolesville, MD 20837 301-825-8075 rocklandsfarm@gmail.com Harvest Time: June – September Main Crops: Strawberries, Raspberries, and Blackberries |
Shaw Orchards 5594 Norrisville Road, White Hall, MD 21161 410-692-2429 barron@shaworchards.com Harvest Time: June – October Main Crops: Apples, Blueberries, Pumpkins, and Strawberries |
| Shlagel Farms 12850 Shlagel Road, Waldorf, MD 20601 301-645-4554 shlagelfarms@msn.com Harvest Time: June – October Main Crops: Strawberries and Pumpkins |
Southern Comfort Berry Farm 37450 Bushwood Wharf Road, Bushwood, MD 20618 301-769-3878 info@southerncomfortberryfarm.com Harvest Time: June – October Main Crops: Strawberries, Raspberries, and Pumpkins |
| T&A Farm 18281 St Jerome’s Neck Road, Dameron, MD 20628 301-872-5003 tandafarm@aol.com Harvest Time: May – October Main Crops: Strawberries and Pumpkins |
Weber’s Cider Mill Farm 2526 Proctor Lane, Parkville, MD 21234 410-668-4488 Harvest Time: September – October Main Crops: Apples |
Working in Maryland
As diverse as the state, agriculture in Maryland encompasses everything from crops and dairy to horticulture and wineries. Farmland scatters across the terrain in the upper Eastern Shore and north central portions of the state. Approximately 2 million acres, nearly 32%, of the Mid-Atlantic state engages in the farming industry. Generating excess revenues of over $17 billion, farming remains essential to the state economy. Top agricultural commodities include poultry, nursery crops, dairy, dent corn, and soy beans. The dominate fruit crops include apples and tomatoes, while sweet corn leads vegetable crops. Individuals and families enjoy the nearly 100 farmers markets scattered throughout the counties. The Maryland Department of Agriculture ensures the safety of livestock and residents, while protecting cherished natural resources. As the regional agricultural industry flourishes, employment opportunities regularly extend to farmhands, migrant workers, and pickers.
With rapidly growing populations, farmers gradually abandoned traditional production and switched attention to customer-directed yields. Careers in turf and nursery production, seafood, racing and pleasure horses as well as poultry control the industry. Nearly 12,300 farms averaging 165 acres seek candidates to fill positions as farm assistants, laborers, production specialists, and animal caretakers among other opportunities. Perdue Farms, Inc. routinely hires associates interested in poultry. Others like South Mountain Creamery Inc. pursue animal caretakers for cows. And yet, organic farms, like Fox Haven, still regularly undertake apprentices to educate about farmland.
As the largest commercial industry in the state, agriculture employs nearly 350,000 Marylanders. Larger and smaller operations possess varying hiring methods. Certain companies may request candidates to submit online applications, while others abandon technology and require in-person visits. Farm laborers and pickers ideally hold previous experience; however, many entry-level positions encourage anyone with vigor to apply. The average pay rates fluctuate between $8.00 and $10.00 an hour. Part-time and full-time work remains accessible depending on the time of year, as well. Workers find openings in more than just farm production, and frequently enjoy jobs in wholesale, marketing, farm supply, and agribusiness.