EQUIPMENT & FARM INFRASTRUCTURE SP.

Farm Fields Management

• Supports overall farm vision for regenerator farm program activities.
• Participates in the annual crop plan and seed order.
• Performs tractor work in fields and orchards, plans and manages cultivation activities; maintains equipment.
• Coordination of field preparation for planting.
• Coordination of the delivery of irrigation water from reservoirs and ponds to crop production and pasture areas.
• Scheduling and monitoring irrigations for transition fields and pastures.
• Supports insect and weed control, soil fertility monitoring, and general field monitoring.
• Supports the maintenance of thorough records of all farm activities.

Regenerator Farmers - Mentorship

• Mentor Regenerator Farmers in some aspects of growing, maintaining and harvesting vegetables, fruits, flower crops, and herbs organically, including but not limited to: crop rotation & planning, greenhouse & direct sowings, field irrigation, bed preparation, planting, fertility, pest and pathogen management, and cultivation techniques.
• Also in some aspects of farm infrastructure management and farming fields management.

Farm Infrastructure Management

• Participates in the development, management, and maintenance of farm infrastructure plans.
• Collaborates in the coordination of maintenance and repair of all farm vehicles and equipment and ensures they are always in proper working order and maintenance logs are up to date.
• Manages, cares for and maintains landscape and farmscape, including mowing, weeding, trimming hedges, thinning trees and bushes.
• Keeps work and storage areas clean and organized.
• Purchases and keeps track of fuel and shop supplies.
• Maintains inventory of farm equipment and tools.
• Drives and operates the various vehicles including but not limited to, trucks, tractors, forklifts, excavation equipment, and field implements.

Other Responsibilities

• Attends operations and all staff meetings;
• Assists and participates in Annual Fundraiser Event as needed;
• Facilitates occasional farm activities with groups;
• Represents Pie Ranch by attending outside conferences, workshops, and events.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of full-season agricultural experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of full-season farm management, including year-long farm planning and weekly schedules.
• Deep understanding of the skills and concepts of sustainable/regenerative agriculture and integrated crop and animal production.
• Deep knowledge of farm infrastructure.
• Ability to represent Pie Ranch with members of the public and work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated supervisory and training skills with farm workers and volunteers—able to comfortably provide hands-on group and individual instruction to workers and apprentices of diverse ages and backgrounds.
• Enjoy working with people; be self-motivated, and have an interest in and a commitment to Pie Ranch’s mission.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a group, and possess creativity, flexibility and the ability to problem-solve and take initiative.
• Experience working collaboratively in a team environment with successful outcomes.
• Strong ability in operating tractors; farm machinery/small-engine maintenance, welding and repair experience.
• Strong knowledge & experience with soil fertility management, weed management, pest & disease control, greenhouse management, harvest and post-harvest handling.
• Strong knowledge & experience with drip & overhead irrigation set up & operation.
• Experience with and interest in livestock management.
• Basic carpentry and general building maintenance skills.
• Experience and interest in working with diverse populations -different ages and various economic, social and political backgrounds.
• Possess qualities of self-motivation, time management, flexibility and cooperation.
• Strong communication skills; ability to work with team and community members respectfully and with patience.
• Desire for long-term commitment and growth.