ORGANIC FARMER

*This position has been filled*

We are seeking an experienced farmer to oversee and expand our fruit and vegetable crop production. We are a research farm, so the ideal candidate must have a can-do attitude and willing to try (and sometimes fail) new things untraditional to the mainstream farming industry.

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Potential candidates must be willing to relocate to the Bay Area and be comfortable commuting to our location. We do not have available housing at this time.

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This is a full-time position, Wednesday through Sunday.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

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• expand and maintain crops, orchards, and greenhouses

• oversee implementation of seasonal planting and harvest schedules

• implementation of organic pest management systems

• prepare for farmer's markets

• work with volunteers and farm share members

• installation and regular inspection of irrigation

• maintain proper sanitation and food handling practices

• record keeping and organic certification

• regular hauling of large trailers

• tractor operation

Required experience:

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• at least one year of practical farming experience, preferably in a large to medium scale polyculture environment

• basic to advanced knowledge of sustainable practices

Not required but a plus:

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• CDL

• Spanish fluent

• mechanically inclined

• sales experience

• carpentry/construction experience

Please email us at info@twistedfields.com for inquiries. Compensation is dependent on experience. Thanks!