Job Title: Entry Level Resident Farmer
Location: Grain Place Farm – Marquette, Nebraska
Salary: Base salary range is $38,000 plus benefits and housing
Reports to: Resident Farmer/Advocate
Status: Exempt, Full‐Time plus benefits
Updated: Position open from March 5 through April 30 or until filled
Application: Submit your cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae and three references to David Meyer meyerdavidh@gmail.com
This position supports the operation and development of Grain Place Farm, a leader in organic farming since 1953, dedicated to nurturing soil and nurturing community. The role assists the resident farmer with managing a 240-acre sustainable organic cropping system that includes diverse, complex rotations and integrated livestock.
Ideal candidates are passionate about organic farming and understand the role the Grain Place Farm has in the soil, plant, animal, human, and planet health nexus. The candidate must possess the skills, commitment and demonstrated abilities to ensure the operations are efficient and effective and nurture an atmosphere where all employees thrive. The candidate is expected to reside in the housing that is provided on site.
Examples of Specific Duties and Responsibilities- These are subject to change based on needs, but core activities and responsibilities will include:
- Work with the Resident Farmer/Advocate to perform all tasks associated with the design, establishment, and subsequent upkeep of the farm to ensure a certified organic, sustainable and profitable model is maintained and the health of both animals and crops are kept at the highest level of current certified organic and regenerative standards.
- Acquiring, developing, maintaining, and using farm equipment
- Accomplishing appropriate field practices
- Making decisions and practicing irrigation and water management
- Maintaining livestock/animal husbandry practices for animal welfare
- Managing work schedule to complete tasks in a timely fashion in harmony with nature while maintaining personal health
- Maintaining records on farm and for USDA Organic, Regenerative, and other certifications
- Maintaining landscaping around farm fields, livestock lots and pastures, and your private living space.
- Collaborating with Grain Place Foods in sharing equipment and maintaining the property including, but not limited to, snow removal, traffic areas, and other common areas.
Education, Skills, and/or Experience –
- Farming experience (preferred)
- Familiarity with operating and maintaining farm equipment (preferred)
- Openness to and enthusiasm for learning new techniques, products, and approaches
- Must be willing to work rotating-seasonal and non-standard hours as needed
- Ability to work cooperatively with other staff and volunteers and a willingness to assist others in the service of Grain Place Farm mission
- Strong time management skills