Flower grower Front Field Farm
- Date Posted March 26, 2017
- Location Winterville, GA
- Category Agriculture
- Job type Full-Time
We established Front Field Farm in 2009 on 1 ¼ acres in Covington, Georgia. We quickly learned that the demand for local, healthy and organic food was out pacing our existing acreage and needed more room to grow. In 2012, we found our new farm land in Winterville, Ga. and began the process of moving our farm. This piece of land was slated to be the second phase of a 60 house subdivision. Fortunately, we had the opportunity to save the land and keep it in agriculture as it had been for many years. We have room to grow along with the local, sustainable food movement. We love being part of this awesome community of small sustainable farms and artisan producers.
We grow a diverse mix of crops to supply 2 farmers markets (Athens and Atlanta), a 150-plus member CSA and wholesale/restaurant accounts. We market some of our produce through Collective Harvest, a multi farm CSA program serving the greater Athens area. We are one of the 3 founding farms of Collective Harvest. For more information about the farm and our CSA see the websites at frontfieldfarm.com and collectiveharvestathens.com.
Front Field Farm is seeking an experienced flower grower for the 2017 season. Employment begins immediately. This full-time position will be approx. 40-50 hrs./wk. in summer; 30-40 hrs./wk. in winter. We are looking for someone with long term intentions.
The flower program at our farm has lots of potential for growth, and could thrive with the right leader in this position. Areas of possible growth include flowers for special events, extended season flowers, and an expanded wholesale market. If you are interested in helping us to grow the flower business at our farm, we are open to developing it further with you over future years.
Flower Grower - Reports to and works in partnership with the owner. This person will be expected to provide a steady supply of fresh, top quality flowers for the farmers markets, CSA shares and wholesale accounts. The main responsibilities include
- Assisting with the development of a year-long growing plan
- Seeding of all trays for the farm and manage the seed starter house
- Coordinate and participate in the cultivation, field prep and transplanting of all farm transplants
- Harvest flowers and arrange bouquets for scheduled deliveries
- Communicate ideas on how to maximize flower sales in each of the different outlets
The ideal candidate would have the following skills
- Knowledge of flower varieties, growing needs and harvest techniques
- Sense of design and color for arranging
- a desire to learn
- a strong work ethic
- strong leadership and communication skills
- attention to details
- be able to work quickly, work well with a team, be willing to work independently at times
- be able to work under all kinds of weather conditions
- Experience working at farmer's markets and/or a CSA
- A good sense of humor is always appreciated
Pay is hourly and commensurate with experience (starting at $10/hr.), 1 week paid vacation after the 1st year plus fresh, seasonal organic produce.
Please email your resume to frontfieldfarm@gmail.com.
Compensation this position is : hourly Application instructions