Frog Hollow Farm- Hiring Assistant Vegetable Farmer

Full-time, seasonal farmer position available at organic farm, 1 hour from San Francisco.
Frog Hollow Farm is seeking a creative, hardworking, and outgoing full-time farmer to work in our vegetable operations on the farm. Frog Hollow is a certified organic stone-fruit farm situated an hour from San Francisco that is expanding into vegetable production. The vegetables go to our established markets, including our CSA, cafe, and commercial kitchen. We are also interested in beginning an egg production program.
Position details:
This person is responsible for working on all aspects of production, from seed starting to harvest, weeding, greenhouse work, and keeping accurate records. This person will work under our current farm manager. This position requires a high degree of flexibility, as things are always changing on the farm, and this is a new project. Daily tasks can vary greatly from day to day and month to month. Position includes a 6 month trial period, with potential to become year round.
This is a great position for young or beginning farmers who want to learn from an established farm and work within an existing business.
Duties include:
- Cultivating a 2-acre field for vegetable production (knowledge of tomato production a bonus)
- Caring for a 1/4 acre culinary garden
- Occasionally working at farmers markets
- Assisting in caring for our flock of 20 chickens and expanding
- Assisting tours and school groups
Desired attributes:
- Hard working, enthusiastic about learning new tasks
- Tolerant to working in high temperatures. In the summer the farm is often 100+ degrees
- Spanish language skills
- Clear communication skills and ability to coordinate across many departments
- Knowledge of organic methods
- Self-starter
- Experience with livestock a bonus
Compensation:
Pay depending on experience.
On-farm private housing possible.
Fruit and veggies from the farm.
Health benefits included after 6 months.
Accepting deadline: March 12th
Please send cover letter and resume, subject: Your Name, FHF Vegetable Farmer to: Kristin: kristin@froghollow.com