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
• Aid with dried herb programs, seed saving, greenhouse tomato care, and nursery operations as needed
• Aid 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
• Ability to work independently after onboarding and complete assigned tasks to specifications
• 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 operating or working around small-scale farm machinery and equipment
• Comfortable engaging with guests

Qualifications

• Specific knowledge, skills, and abilities as outlined above

Skills

• Physical endurance
• Attention to detail
• Observation and learning ability
• Adaptability within farm systems
• Safe use of farm tools and equipment
• Basic record keeping using digital tools
• Clear communication with farm managers and team members
• Seasonal and project-based task management

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