Sunflower Farm Acres Mission Statement:
We seek to sustainably grow nourishing foods for our community and engage, educate and equip existing and future farmers with the necessary knowledge and skills to be conscientious stewards of the land, regenerate soils and provide food to our community.
Sunflower Farm Acres is a production farm stemming from Sunflower Farm’s educational demonstration farm. Sunflower Farm has been educating children and families about farming, animals, gardening and nature for over 20 years, and in 2024 started growing food for the community through CSA shares, farmer’s markets, wholesale vegetable sales and on-site veggie sales.
We are currently seeking a lead full-time Farmer, who is hard working, loves working outside and can join us now, mid-season. This position will be a full-time, and run through end of November or possibly end of December.
Lead farmer's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Tractor operations: field prep, flipping beds & cultivation (Although tractor experience is not necessary)
Seeding, transplanting & caring for crops through harvest
Organic pest & weed control
Installing, maintaining & managing drip irrigation systems
Assisting with harvesting & CSA, wholesale & market preparation
Working closely with the operations manager & harvest manager in creating weekly CSA distribution & wholesale lists
Assisting in construction & maintenance of grow structures (eg., high tunnels)
Experience: At least 2-5 years of previous farming experience on a production farm. Management experience preferred; excellent communication skills required.
Successful candidates should be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions, physically able to lift at least 50 pounds and willing to walk, kneel and stand for a full work day in the heat, cold, rain and/or snow.
Benefits: Sick and safe pay is offered as it is accrued for every thirty hours worked. Additional benefits include a regular veggie CSA share, as well as free access for you and two guests to any Farmfest Music evenings.
The position is base 40-hour work week beginning ASAP. If interested, please email a cover letter and resume to Liz Napp