Farmer at Central Street Management - 14286

Looking for a high-level farmer for a property in Fallbrook.

Job Summary: This person should be capable of growing all items on our list, raising livestock, manage a team of people, understand all aspects of organic farming from preparation to harvest and be willing to live onsite if needed.

Job Responsibilities

· Able to understand all aspects of Organic farming from preparation to harvest

· Harvest vegetables by hand and check every item to ensure it meets farm’s standards while tossing away items that do not pass that threshold

· Operate several different types of machinery, including tractors, irrigation equipment and harvesters, to carry out responsibilities of role

· Herd cattle and once a week take them to nearby pasture for grazing; maintain vigilant eye to make sure none of the animals wander off

· Apply chemical solutions to plants to ward off insects and other pests

· Maintain communications with clients to keep them in the loop when a shipment is going to be delivered

· Clean housing areas of animals once a week or more frequently if a certain area becomes uninhabitable

· Manage a team of workers

· Willing to live on-site if needed

· Other duties as assigned

Job Skills & Qualifications

· Previous experience in farming and raising livestock required

· Knowledge about organic produce and latest trends in organic farming required

· Excellent physical stamina

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

· Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

· Ability to meet strict deadlines

· Ability to manage a team of farm workers

· Knowledge of how to use cargo trucks, harvesters and haymaking machinery is good to have

· High school diploma or GED preferred

Salary: Up to 150k/yr DOE