Establish and manage a new farm 18 miles outside of downtown Sacramento, CA off of Garden Highway. The property consists of 2.16 acres, 1.5 to be farmed. Participate in the establishment of a greenhouse, no tills beds and, in the future, management of chickens for egg production for the various menu items needed for South Restaurant.
Main Job Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
• management of the farm’s certified organic vegetable and flower growing operations. Duties include management of soil operations such as composting and the utilization of cover crops and green manures; seed and amendment selection; development and implementation of a crop rotation plan and planting schedules; greenhouse management; control of pests and weeds; harvesting; selection, prep and presentation of veggies for sale.
• management of the recruitment, training and supervision of other full or part-time and/or seasonal employees, interns, apprentices and/or volunteers.
• the planning of weekly activities and schedules.
• coordination of weekly farm activities and tasks with Farm Owner, Farm Director, Educational Director, Plant Sale Manager and Staff.
• participation in the farm’s administration including data collecting, record-keeping and reporting required to maintain organic certification and assisting in the keeping of financial records, making of budgets, handling of receipts, etc.
• participation in long-term strategic planning activities working towards the goals of sustainability and conservation practices on the farm.
• overseeing the routine maintenance and repairs for the greenhouses, farm machinery, equipment and tools. The farm manager will develop and implement maintenance schedules.
• BS / BA in Biology, Environmental Science, Agriculture, etc. is preferred but not required.
• skilled in all major organic/sustainable agricultural practices including greenhouse management and the successful growing of an extensive variety of vegetables.
• expertise with post-harvest handling of vegetables, fruit and herbs.
• supportive of and able to contribute actively to the owners’ goals of utilizing the farm for educational and community purposes.
• familiar with the operation, maintenance and repair of basic farm machinery, such as tractors and attached field implements and mechanized gardening equipment such as mowers, chain saws, etc.
• responsible, hardworking, self-starting, flexible and capable of growing as the farm grows. Open to learning new skills, working independently and also as a team player
Please send your resume to info@weheartfriedchicken.com