About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative, and technically-skilled perennials-focused farmer to join our team. The ideal candidate has at least three years management experience in a commercial orchard setting. Candidates with significant perennial systems experience (alley cropping / agroforestry and holistic management is a big plus. They will develop, establish, manage, and harvest the farm’s perennial crops, including fruit and nuts, berries, herbs, herbaceous perennials, and flowers. The person in this role will assist with the farm’s other operations, including livestock management, crop production, and educational programming. The Regenerative Farmer is expected to develop efficient workflows, implement clear and transparent operational procedures, and promote a safe and enjoyable work environment for all staff and guests.
Full-time availability is preferred, though alternative arrangements may be considered for the right candidate. Hours vary between 50 hrs/wk in spring and summer to 25-30 hrs/wk in winter. February/March 2025 start date.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation starts at $25/hr commensurate with experience, and, for full-time employees, employer subsidized health insurance, 401k, vacations days, holidays and sick days, and a farm goods discount and weekly farm veggies.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Plant, weed, irrigate, mulch, prune/trellis, fertilize, manage pests and diseases, harvest, and propagate orchard trees
Maintain records, create and document procedures
Maintain and enhance habitat for beneficial wildlife as part of a conservation biocontrol strategy
Coordinate harvests with the farm stand and distillery
Propose and install new orchard and fodder rows
Assist with livestock management, i.e., rotating pastures and animal chores: feeding, watering, cleaning, fencing, collecting and washing eggs
Assist with crop production: tarp, turn, amend beds; seed, transplant, irrigate, weed, manage pests and diseases, harvest
Create tasks that are appropriate for volunteers, and oversee those tasks
Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies–strive to leave it more orderly than you found it
Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
Operate tractors and equipment safely and effectively
Represent AOOA in a professional manner at all times
Perform additional job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 2 seasons of management experience in a commercial orchard setting, with preference for experience in organic/regenerative/holistic management
Ability to observe crop systems, identify issues, and respond effectively
Demonstrated initiative, follow-through, and ability to work independently or in a team
Competence in tracking tasks and reporting progress; proficient with Excel
Strong attention to detail, organization, and cleanliness
Aptitude for troubleshooting farm equipment, irrigation systems, and infrastructure
Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills
Passion for farming and commitment to ecological stewardship; a desire to grow with us
Capable of performing demanding and repetitive physical labor
Equal Opportunity Employer
AOOA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of employment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment for all employees.
To Apply
Please send us a resume and cover letter describing your interest in the position to Matt Celona, the farm manager, at matt@alloneoneall.com.