Address
SalaryFarm Fertility Team Member
Apricot Lane Farms is a 234-acre farm integrated within a reawakened ecosystem. With a team
that makes the seemingly impossible possible, the farm regeneratively grows more than 200
varieties of fruits and vegetables, and raises sheep, cows, pigs, chickens and ducks with care
and respect while working in harmony (or a comfortable level of disharmony) within a dynamic
ecosystem We are seeking an experienced Farm Fertility Team Member to support our
farm-wide fertility program. The Farm Fertility Assistant is responsible for the daily tasks of the
Fertility Center (FC), caring for compost piles farm-wide, maintaining a 40-ft flow-through worm
bin, and assisting in all farm-wide fertility applications, under the direction of the Director of Soil
and Plant Fertility.
Responsibilities:
Fertility tasks involving the worm bin include, but are not limited to, weekly feeding,
watering, temperature monitoring, harvesting of the worm bin, manure collection,
compost tea brewing and application, thorough cleaning of the compost tea brewers,
and other related tasks.
- Windrow compost tasks include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, monitoring
Biodynamic preparations.
- Operating fertigation machine on weekly and monthly basis for pastures and orchards.
- Assisting in the organization and maintenance of shared Google Drive resources and
- Maintaining organization and cleanliness of the Fertility Center complex.
- Participating in Biodynamic preparation making as needed.
2 years of farm / garden / compost experience (REQUIRED)
- Must be willing and able to walk up hilly and steep terrain daily.
- Be able/willing to work outside in a variety of extreme weather conditions—rain, cold,
- Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds with and/or without assistance.
- Excellent communication skills
- Detail-oriented and well-organized
- Ability to work well in a team and independently with minimal oversight.
- Passion for composting and soil fertility
- Desire to be part of a dynamic team
- Tractor experience (preferred)
- Interest in Biodynamic agriculture
$23-$26hr., based on experience
- Excellent Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Flexible Spending Account)
- 401K with employer matching
- Paid Sick Time and Vacation
- 10 Paid Holidays
How to Apply:
To be considered, please email jobs@apricotlanefarms.com the following items with the subject:
Farm Fertility Team Member
- Resume
- Cover letter describing why you would be a good fit
No drop-ins or phone calls please.
