ORGANIC FARMER

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:

  • 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:

  • 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:

  • 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!