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This job expired on December 19, 2020

Assistant Research Farmer Row 7 Seed Company +4 more

  • Date Posted October 20, 2020
  • Location Montgomery, NY
  • Category Agriculture
  • Job type Full-Time
Company description

Row 7 is an organic seed company built to reimagine food from the ground up. Working in collaboration with chefs, farmers and breeders, our mission is to introduce new plant varieties that bring unique culinary, nutritional and ecological value—rather than a standard commodity experience—to consumers. Through our online marketplace, Row 7 sells seeds that are 100% organic, unpatented and produced in the US. Row 7 also collaborates with stakeholders across the food chain in order to make delicious ingredients—and the stories behind them—more accessible to all.

Job description

The Row 7 Research Farm is an organic, diversified operation designed to trial and select experimental varieties to advance regenerative systems and human health. Production is year-round and includes two no-spray high tunnels and 2 acres of field production. The farm serves as a space where the growing community of chefs, growers and eaters can interface, learn and taste through events and field days. 

 

Location: Montgomery, NY

 

Responsibilities 

 
  • Crop Production 
    • Assist the Research Farm Manager with all research production
    • Conduct daily field and greenhouse operations — seeding, transplanting, field maintenance, pest/disease management, harvesting, etc.
    • Maintain nutrient management system with consideration for organic and regenerative practices
    • Monitor irrigation systems and implement the watering schedule for the greenhouse, hoop house and production fields
    • Assist with basic tractor work, plumbing, electrical and construction work 
    • Restock tools and supplies as needed
 
  • Breeding and Nursery Seed Work 
    • Support breeding activities, including pollination, data collection and seed extraction
    • Assist with other seed- and breeding-related activities, as needed 
 
  • Trials & Evaluation 
    • Assist with data collection as needed, including field and post-harvest tracking
    • Compile crop records into database based on established criteria
    • Assist with harvest and transportation of experimental produce to Row 7 and its Trial Community for evaluation as needed. Individual trial lines must be kept separate and clearly labeled.
 
  • Warehouse and Fulfillment Support
    • Support daily order fulfilment under direction of Warehouse and Fulfilment Manager, including packing and checking orders and coordinating daily shipments 
 

Required education and experience: 

  • 1-2 years previous field and greenhouse experience
  • A strong understanding of organic agriculture, crop rotation, soil enhancement and general ecological principles
  • Research/trials experience and basic knowledge of plant breeding preferred 
 

The ideal candidate is

  • research-oriented with strong attention to detail 
  • a skilled communicator 
  • highly organized and able to take direction
  • capable of heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) 
  • aligned with Row 7’s mission and values
  • eager to learn and grow with expanding organization

 

Compensation this position is : salaried Application instructions
This job expired on December 19, 2020
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