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Little Hill Berry Farm and Keepsake Cidery are Hiring! 

Two organic perennial fruit farms are teaming up to offer a unique full time employment opportunity in 2026.

About the Farms

Little Hill Berry Farm is an organic berry farm located in Northfield. Its primary crops are blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries and it focuses on pick-your-own berries and on-farm sales at its farm store. Keepsake Cidery is located just south of Northfield. Keepsake produces cider and wine from its orchard and offers these beverages at its on-farm tasting room and to wholesale customers across Minnesota. 

The Position:

This position is split between the two farms. The person will work approximately ½ time at each farm from April through December and part time at Keepsake Cidery January - March. 

The position is primarily an assistant field work and winery/cidery work position. Example tasks include planting, harvesting, pruning, tree training and protection, fence and trellis building and maintenance, bottling, pressing, and wine/cider cellar work.

While the position will primarily be involved in field work and cider production, the person will help out with customer service work. Both farms direct market their products at the farm and so staff plug in to help out with different tasks as needed.

Applicants do not have to have prior farming experience but the ability to work hard, learn quickly, think flexibly, and interact positively will be crucial to their success. In addition the applicant will need to be able to lift over 45 pounds, work long days in all kinds of weather and be flexible when and where they work. 

Timeframe and Hours:  

Full-time (5 days/week, 40 hours/week) April through December. Will include some weekends.

2 to 3 days per week January – March.  Start Date: January or February 2026.

Compensation: 

$18/hr starting with a raise to $20/hr after a one month trial. 

How to Apply:

Send a letter of interest, a resume and three reference contacts to keepsakecidery@gmail.com  and  aaron@littlehillberryfarm.com

Be sure you include the following information:

  • Contact information (name, address, phone, email).

  • Relevant past work experience, farming or otherwise, detailing duties and responsibilities.

  • Applicable past leadership responsibilities and/or community working or living experience.

  • Farming and/or gardening goals.

  • Physical ability to do the work.

  • Date you are available to start work, and if you have any commitments for time away during the season.

  • Description of why you are interested in working at Little Hill Berry Farm and Keepsake Cidery.

  • 2-3 work references, including previous employer, whether farming related or not.

After we receive your application information and review it, we will contact and interview qualified candidates.