We are seeking an experienced farmer to join our team for the 2026 season through November 24th, with an ideal start date of February 1st. Farm experience is required. Some experience with cut flowers is preferred.
This position is 35-40 hours/week, Monday-Friday.
As Assistant Farm Manager, in coordination with and alongside the farm owners, you will be responsible for daily management of the farm, including delegating tasks and supervising the crew. You will work independently and in groups. You will be responsible for training, leading and overseeing farm crew in farm production, harvest and packing orders. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Training and leading farm crew in day to day farm tasks
Leading harvests and providing support and feedback to crew
Managing time, workflow and task transitions efficiently
Reporting work progress and updates to farm owners
Keeping records and holding crew accountable
Ensuring equipment and materials are clean, sanitized and organized
Field work including weeding, planting, field preparation, irrigation, trellising, greenhouse work and farm maintenance
Cutting, processing and bunching flowers and assembling bouquets
Harvesting, washing and packing produce
Operating and maintaining farm trucks, power tools and farm equipment
Landscape and property maintenance tasks
There may be the possibility of delivering orders to the Charlottesville or Richmond area
Ideal candidates will possess the following traits:
positive attitude
ability to work on a team and individually
ability to work quickly and efficiently
attention to detail to maintain quality standards
eager to learn and retain information on crops and new farming systems
capable of receiving feedback
strong communication skills
ability to work in all weather conditions
physical stamina with the ability to stand, bend, kneel, squat, cut/snip and lift and move 50 pounds, repeatedly for extended periods of
Requirements:
Must have a drivers license as you will be required to operate farm and delivery vehicles. We are located in a rural area with no public transportation, therefore access to a car is required.
Working on the farm:
On Mondays and Tuesdays work centers around flower harvest & post-harvest: cutting and processing flowers, making bunches and bouquets, washing buckets & cleaning workspaces. Wednesdays are a combination of harvest, post harvest and farm production tasks. On Thursdays we focus on farm production tasks and field work. On Fridays we typically harvest and prep for the Saturday farmers market, and work on farm tasks. Most delivery driving shifts are on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
A typical work day is about 8 hours with a 30-45 minute unpaid lunch break. The start time varies throughout the year but is approximately 7-4pm, with the exception of July when hours are approximately 6am-Noon. In our busiest months of April, May, September, and October, vacations and elective days off are strongly discouraged. The main season runs March through November.
While employees will be immersed in beautiful flowers in an idyllic setting, be aware that this position is physically demanding and the work can be fast paced, repetitive and hard on the body. We work in all weather conditions throughout the year, stand up to 7 hours a day, and cut flowers 2-5 hours a day up to 5 days a week in peak seasons. We grow hundreds of different varieties of flowers each with its own unique set of standards. We value the ability to learn quickly and work efficiently while paying attention to detail to maintain our quality standards.
We work closely with you to train you in our production, harvest and post-harvest practices. Once trained you will be expected to complete tasks independently, efficiently and with attention to detail in order to maintain our quality standards. For example, you will be expected to be able to read a harvest list, cut and process the flowers to our specifications from that list, then follow a detailed packing list to pack and label those orders for their final destination.
We strive to maintain a positive and welcoming work environment. The farm is our place of business but it is also our home which we share with our adventurous preschooler and very friendly extra-large dog, who you will see daily. Our main farm area is set within 15 fenced acres on our 65 acre property which is very peaceful, comprised of rolling hills, creeks, native plants and trees, a pond and lots of wildlife.
Compensation & perks:
Starting wage of $21-23hr, commensurate with experience. Free excess flowers and produce are available for personal consumption. As part of a small team you will have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of farm production and receive extensive on the job training, with room for growth and promotion. Employees are eligible for performance based raises and paid time off after one season. We offer part-time work over the winter, and offer the possibility of staying on for another season.