Company description Martin’s Garden is a small, diversified vegetable farm in the heart of Roswell, GA, a town 20 miles north of Atlanta, GA. The property is 7 acres with a fenced-in, 1-acre plot and a large greenhouse for plant propagation. We also have a small flock of chickens and a small herd of goats and sheep.
Our goal is to provide high-quality, organic produce through a) on-site and local (less than 2 miles away) farm stands, b) a 30-50 member established CSA and 3) a small number of local restaurants. The business and customer base has become established and grown substantially since our 2016 first full growing season and is now well established in the community. Excess produce (from market or non-market produce) is donated to the Childhood Development Academy (CDA) to provide the children, teachers and families with healthy organic diet options. This donation goes a long way towards helping the farm meet it’s charity goals each year. Job description

We are seeking a farmer or farm manager to continue to grow and build the business while working alongside an individual who has historically been the farms operations manager (responsibly for supporting CSA administration, websites, marketing and volunteer coordination).  In 2019 our Operations Manager began growing organic flowers on the property and has done so quite successfully.  The new farmer/farm manager would work alongside this individual.  Going forward, division of operations functions between the vegetable farm and flower farmer can be determined based upon skill and interest.

Current farming practices include high-rotation growing, minimal tillage, cover-cropping, growing in landscape fabric, and solarization with tarps. 

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all aspects of vegetable production including greenhouse production, nutrient and pest management utilizing organic methods, harvesting, farm administration, marketing and distribution of vegetables through various outlets
• Planning, developing and implementing annual crop plan
• Operating and maintaining farm equipment 
• Work with the owners to develop a structured plan for the farm including a budget plan and quarterly financial reviews
• Perform daily animal chores including feeding, watering and collecting eggs
• Hire and manage part-time farmer or farm hand during peak season
• Retain or grow the existing able and reliable volunteer base

 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor degree preferred with emphasis in sustainable agriculture or business management
• 2+ years of successful farm management experience preferred. 
• Strong knowledge of organic and regenerative farming practices, plant heath, fertility management, weed control, and greenhouse management 
• Must be able to comfortably lift 50 lbs. and perform work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Enthusiasm and passion for organic farming and regenerative land stewardship 
• Highly motivated self-starter able to work independently.     
• Willingness and interest in understanding the financial and other business aspects of farming.  The goal is to provide our farmer great autonomy, if desired, in determining preferred sales channels and growth strategies.  This position is perfect for the farmer that wishes to ultimately manage their own farm without the initial risk and investments required of a start-up operation. 

Compensation

• Flexible based upon experience and degree of involvement.  Compensation will range between $25K - $45K with owners willing to exchange salary for usage of a three-bedroom home immediately next door to the farm at below-market rates.
• Eligible for profit-sharing of up to 35% net profits after farm meets its donation goals.

Compensation this position is : salaried Application instructions DeadlineNovember 08, 2019