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Posted by: ksebastian [see other ads by this poster]
City: Kopperl [see other ads in this city]
State: Texas [see other ads in this state]

Job Title: Farm Manager
Employer: Giving Tree Acres Community Farm
Salary: $55K-$75K (based on experience)
Room & Board: Negotiable
Phone #: Please email.

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Description:
Regenerative Farm Manager – Kopperl, TX

**Please note that all applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We cannot provide any visa sponsorships at this time.**

· Job Type: Full-Time

· Farm Location: Kopperl, TX 76652

· Farm Size: 100 Acres

· Target Start Date: July 2024

· Position Salary Band: $55,000 - $75,000

(Salary within range will be determined based on candidate experience and other benefits provided.)

To apply, email a cover letter and resume to Info@GivingTreeAcres.org.

We seek an enthusiastic Farm Manager to lead our regenerative agriculture operations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for and understanding of regenerative practices, experience managing a farm or garden operation, and strong leadership skills. The Farm Manager will oversee all aspects of the farm’s daily operations, including the animals and garden, manage a team of dedicated farm employees, and ensure the successful implementation of regenerative farming practices.

Key Responsibilities:

· Plan, organize, and execute daily farm activities to ensure the production of high-quality fruits, vegetables, and pasture-raised meats and eggs.

· Develop and maintain a comprehensive farm plan, including crop rotation, grazing management, and regenerative practices.

· Develop, monitor, and manage farm budgets, expenses, and resources to ensure efficient operations.

· Lead and manage a team of farm employees, providing guidance, training, and support.

· Facilitate weekly team meetings to outline plans and goals for the week ahead.

· Provide weekly progress updates to the President.

· Ensure adherence to regenerative farming practices.

· Own relationships and interactions with processing vendors and manage the delivery/pickup of inventory to the processing facility.

· Track farm production levels and develop strategies to increase yield year-over-year.

· Collaborate with the President to determine a plan for farm offtake. 50% of the product will be donated to community non-profit partners, and the remaining 50% will be sold via farmer’s market or online sales.

· Recruit and interview for all open farm positions. Final candidate selection is subject to the President’s approval.

· Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and certifications.

· Facilitate the vetting and purchase of all farm animals.

· Oversee all aspects of the daily care, feeding, and life support system maintenance of a diverse collection of animals.

· Assist with crop production, harvest, post-harvest duties and distribution.

· Assist in supervising volunteers to ensure work is completed effectively, safely, and enjoyably.

· Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment while following established procedures and policies.

· Facilitate farm tours and other educational events as requested.

· Contribute content to farm social media channels.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Animal Science, Horticulture, Environmental Science, or related field OR equivalent work experience.

· A minimum of three years of experience working on a farm, ranch, or garden is preferred.

· A minimum of two years of experience leading people is preferred.

· Must live within 30 minutes of the Farm.

· Must be able to routinely lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

· Experience in farm management with a focus on regenerative agriculture.

· Strong leadership, verbal, and written communication skills.

· Ability to effectively communicate tasks and expectations and motivate others.

· Basic knowledge of regenerative farming practices and sustainable agriculture.

· Experience in managing a diverse range of crops and livestock.

· Ability to increase farm production year-over-year.

· Familiarity with organic and sustainable certifications and compliance.

· Experience with social media.

· Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

· Knowledge of essential farm and food safety protocols.

· Physical fitness and ability to perform manual labor as needed.

· Ability to be on call after hours and work on weekends, as required. As the farm team grows, this expectation is anticipated to decrease as the workload is shared among more team members.

Benefits:

· Competitive salary based on experience.

· 2 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO accrual starts day one of employment).

· Opportunities for professional development, including training courses, industry conferences, and trade shows.

· A supportive and kind work environment.

To apply, email a cover letter and resume to Info@GivingTreeAcres.org

Posted 05-21-24

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