Company description

Job description

Our farm is a highly diversified, organically grown (non-certified) operation dedicated to supplying our restaurants in the bay area. The farm specializes in approximately 1 1/2 acre of diversified vegetables, orchards, and raising laying hens. It also doubles as an outdoor event venue and features a rustic banquet hall.

We are looking for an experienced farmer to be responsible for all aspects of crop production and grounds keeping.

The farmer must be creative, efficient, self-motivated, and highly organized. A successful candidate will have experience with small to medium-scale production and have a passion for growing produce.

Duties:

• Meet with chefs and owners to determine desired seasonal crops, communicating clearly and regularly

• Create an annual crop plan with regular updates for the chefs and restaurants about what is coming down the pipeline

• Ensure produce is grown, harvested, and stored for excellent taste, quality and safety

• Understand and follow naturally grown or organic production guidelines

• Maintain planting, production & harvest records

• Keep beds fully planted at all times.

• Operate, implement and repair irrigation systems

• Safely operate a compact tractor, BCS, utility vehicle, and riding mower

• Order seed, feed, and farm supplies

• Manage 1 regular crew member and additional crew members should they be necessary

• Must be physically capable lifting 50+ lbs.

• Manage soil fertility: organic fertilizer, crop rotation and compost program

Compensation:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and or living accommodations.

Education, Experience & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Associate degree in horticulture or related field preferred or equivalent work experience

Experience working on a diversified vegetable farm preferred

Minimum of one year of farming experience preferred

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $50,000 - $75,000

Application instructions

Deadline

August 12, 2022