Company description

Ironbound Farms

Ironbound Farm is a 108-acre transitional organic regenerative farm in the New Jersey Highlands. Our crew uses regenerative farming practices to manage our vegetable crops, infusion plantings, and our extensive orchard of heritage cider apples. Our orchard features some of the East Coast’s largest planting of Newark’s own Harrison apple — early America’s most renowned cider apple. We produce high-quality foods using intensive land and animal management. We rotationally graze our pigs, goats, sheep, and chickens through open pasture and silvapasture with a focus on soil health and animal welfare.

Through regenerative agriculture, we’re building a healthy and sustainable ecosystem through soil-borne fertility. Because of this interconnectedness, every living organism within our soil lives in a symbiotic relationship with the fruit trees, crops, and livestock on our farm. Our goal is to employ curious and excited people and pay a fair wage. We especially like working with people who share their ideas for improvements and push the boundaries of modern regenerative farming practices. Employees with motivation and passion have the opportunity to build their work into more than just a job.

Working with livestock is not easy, clean, and predictable. Employees must be able to roll with punches; the wellbeing of over a thousand animals is the livestock teams responsibility and it’s not something to be taken lightly. What we ask, is for someone who is passionate, hardworking, and willing to put in the time and energy to learn and accomplish the given tasks - all the while holding respect and acknowledgement for responsibility to the animals.

Prior experience is great and preferred, however do not let that stop you. At Ironbound farm we want to make you and us the best agriculturalist we can be. It takes a lifetime to master a craft, and we are all constantly learning and educating one another. If this will possibly be your first job in livestock, then be a sponge and know it’s hard work.

Job description

Ironbound Farm Livestock Farmer

Type: Full-Time Position 40hr/week with the potential for more hours.

Category: Livestock/Chores/Grazing

OVERVIEW

Moving temporary fencing for ruminants, pigs, and chickens; Feeding livestock; Collecting eggs; Assisting in other aspects of the farm as needed. There is minor landscaping work, repairs, building, and operation of machinery.

OPPORTUNITY

Opportunity to be an integral part of an pasture/silvopasture-based livestock farm using regenerative grazing and mob grazing with a variety of livestock. Previous experience with livestock and equipment helpful but not required. Enthusiasm to learn a must. If you are passionate about livestock, soil, and human health, this position offers a great opportunity to gain experience and grow.

REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must:

· Be able to lift 50+lb.

· Be able to walk 3+ miles per day.

· Be able to start the day early (6am or 7am).

· Wear appropriate clothing for the weather.

· Possess high levels of energy & self-motivation.

· Be able to work well independently and with others.

· Be observant and able to see both the details and the whole.

· Be enthusiastic and have the ability to learn.

Must be able to:

Communicate clearly with other livestock crew members and farm leaders to keep all aspects running smoothly
Be tolerant of adverse weather conditions
Be tolerant of muck, dirt, manure, and all other smells and sensations
Follow multiple detailed instructions
Be observant and have attention to detail
Be able to adjust and change plans based on observation and circumstance
Be self-motivated and work alone
Be able to work together with others on tasks
Be able to problem solve (or more importantly, when not to - and to ask for help)
Complete tasks efficiently and thoroughly
Take care of equipment and materials in a tidy manner
Take responsibility
Assist in other farm tasks as needed
Be able to give and receive constructive feedback

COMPENSATION

Hourly position starting at $18/hr. Raises based on reliability, ability to learn, and take on responsibility. This position is year-round or seasonal with more hours available in the grazing season.

Compensation
$18.00 - 20.00 DEO

Deadline
August 31

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $18.00 - $20.00

Application instructions

Deadline

August 31, 2025