Regenerative ORganic Farmer

Williamson Family Farm in the Greater Nashville Area is looking for an experienced agriculture professional to join us as our full-time farmer to revolutionize our agricultural operations to support our growing agritourism business. The farmer will collaborate in transforming our 240-acre farm to a showcase small farm producing Regenerative Organic Certified™ fruit, vegetables, herbs, and other crops to be incorporated in our agritourism private and public events that will include farm tours, food festivals, field to table dinners, workshops, pick & cook classes, weddings, corporate meetings and school field trips. Plans include introducing animals to support some of the agritourism events.   

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in agriculture or agricultural sciences
• Minimum 5-year’s farm experience after graduation, preferably in an organic operation
• Experience with fruit, vegetables and livestock
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Experience with design and implementation of farm infrastructure (irrigation, field fencing, trellis design)
• Physical stamina, including ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds
• Desire to research and adopt innovative and regenerative farming practices
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities include:

• • Working with the agriculture manager and owners to develop and evolve long-term plans for the farm
  • Collaborating with management to plan food-focused events and foods to be served at private and public events 
  • Conducting educational tours and presentations at events about the farm
  • Working with the development of Orchards and Ciderworks
  • Developing new responsibilities as you progress with training
  • Implementing Farming Infrastructure (Irrigation, frost management, water control, Hoop Houses)
  • Preparing farm and soil for regenerative organic certification
  • Leading Farm Team
  • Managing Crop Production
  • Collaborate with planting and harvesting schedules 
  • Ensuring compliance with governmental regulations and health and safety standards
  • Assisting with record keeping for Organic certification
  • Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science

Compensation:

• Compensation commensurate with experience as a farmer. Pay target will be between $60,000 and $80,000
• Benefits include: 
  • Generous Healthcare Plan
  • 14 Paid time off days per year
  • 7 Paid holidays per year