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Employment Opportunities

Why It’s Great to be a Great Country Farmhand

We will open Hiring for GCF & The Henway Cider Barn Spring of 2026

Ice Bucket Challenge smiles

Farmhands always have Ever-Ready Smiles…even after completing the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge!

We hire Farmhands & Cider Barn Associates to assist our guests. This will be the most fun, crazy job you’ll ever have. We are in the business of making sure our guests have the best day ever. 

As an employee, you interact directly with our guests looking for a family-friendly pick your own adventure. They’ve planned their visit, driven an hour or more, and they are planning to spend a day filled with fruit picking and farm fun.  All they need is a little help.

This is where our Farmhand Team comes in!  It’s our job to make sure each guest receives a 5-Star Experience.  We want our guests to be so thrilled that they can’t resist writing a 5-Star review on Trip Advisor or Facebook.  This means we MUST work extra hard to make sure all their questions are answered,  assist them with finding what they need, go the extra mile to lend them a hand and provide them with a safe, clean environment. You know when you’ve had a 5 Star Experience and how great that feels, Right?  Well providing 5- Star Service feels great for farmhands as well!

Are you ready to rise to the challenge?  

Why’s the Job so Great?

Every day and every job is different. Some days are slower and we can get to know our guests, taking a minute to laugh as we guide them to a great experience. Other days are action-packed and pass in a whirlwind of activity. We offer flexible schedules that fit Students, Retired Adventure Seekers, Second-Job Weekend Warriors and Parents looking to work weekdays while the kids are at school. We have indoor and outdoor responsibilities, cider barn bar service, kitchen and donut baking options, wagon & cow train driving roles, and more physical and less physical requirements.

 

Now Hiring for May- October 2025 – 

We are taking applications for farmhands able to train to work this Summer and to commit to work at least 1 day per weekend for our fall harvest in September, October and November.  Positions from making our famous apple cider donuts, driving wagon rides, cow train drivers, working concessions and pouring hard cider for the evening Adult Corn Maze event are available. 

Sound like something you’d like to try? Then complete our Application Form and get ready to share your ever ready smile & positive attitude at one of our upcoming Open Auditions for Seasonal Employees.

Apply to be a Farmhand in Spring of 2026

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Visit the Farm for Indoor Play this Winter

Kids can dig in the Giant Sandbox, swing, sock skate and visit with the bouncy animals while the grownups enjoy a coffee and cider donuts.

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