Farmer

Position Summary

The Farmer is a hands-on working farm position that supports daily farm operations at Castle Hot Springs. This role requires physical endurance, attention to detail, and a strong willingness to observe, learn, and adapt within a diverse, year-round working farm. The focus of this role is food productions, land stewardship, and maintaining high standards across all farm systems. While this role is not primarily guest-facing, the farm is open to guests at all times. Farmers are expected to interact with guests respectfully and represent the farm in a positive and knowledgeable manner when encountered.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily farm work, including planting, harvesting, crop maintenance, and post-harvest handling
• Participate in market-farming style systems including bed preparation, planting, and harvest cycles
• Support soil health and regenerative practices including composting and organic inputs
• Assist with dried herb programs, seed saving, greenhouse tomato care, and nursery operations as needed
• Assist with animal care programs including chicken and egg production
• Use and maintain farm tools and equipment safely and responsibly
• Assist with basic operation and care of small-scale farm machinery when trained
• Maintain clean, organized, and functional farm spaces
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and handling standards during harvest, processing, and storage
• Clean and maintain wash stations, tools, coolers, and storage spaces to food safety standards
• Record observations, production notes, and basic farm data using digital tools and farm software
• Communicate clearly with farm managers and team members
• Support a wide range of farm needs as they arise based on seasonal priorities and special projects

Requirements

Prior on-farm or agricultural work experience
Ability to perform physical farm work in all weather conditions
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Standing, walking, squatting, harvesting, and tool-based work
Strong interest in regenerative and sustainable farming practices
Willingness to observe, learn, and adapt within structured farm systems
Experience using digital tools for basic record keeping including mobile applications and spreadsheets
Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and professional demeanor
Experience with dried herbs, seed saving, propagation, or nursery systems
Experience caring for greenhouse crops and nursery plants
Experience with chicken and egg productions systems
Experience operation or working around small-scale farm machinery and equipment
Comfortable engaging with guests

Qualifications

Not specified

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Direct Deposit
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• 401k with Company Match