Assistant Farm Manager

Quackenbush Farm is located in the beautiful Clackamas River Valley, about 30 minutes southeast of Portland. Our focus has primarily been diversified, organic, fresh market veggies, with an emphasis on heirloom and old-world varieties where flavor is more important than shelf‑life. The farm is a thriving business with our main markets being our weekend farmer’s markets, wholesale (school districts), restaurants, and a small on‑site farm stand.

Our production methods revolve around intensive, sustainable annual crop production. We are certified organic and utilize a variety of conservation practices to minimize our impact on the land and soil, including cover cropping, crop rotations, reduced tillage, pollinator plantings and hedgerows, and more.

We are seeking an experienced farmer to join our team in the Spring of 2026. This is a full‑time leadership position that supports the farm owner and manager (Jennifer and Matt) to oversee daily operations, manage the farm crew, assist with crop and field planning, and operate farm equipment and machinery.

• Manage and oversee daily operations of farm crew, including apprentices, volunteers, and/or field staff.
• Manage field operations, including planting, harvest, weed management, nutrient management, crop rotations and successions, pest management.
• Assist Farm Manager in tractor operations, including field preparation, tillage, mechanical harvest, maintenance, etc.
• Assist Farm Manager in maintaining farm equipment and systems, including irrigation systems, propagation greenhouse, high tunnels, wash/pack, walk‑in coolers, tractor and implements, etc.
• Assist farm crew in day‑to‑day tasks when possible.

• At least 2 years full‑time experience working on a production farm with an emphasis on crop production.
• A strong understanding of crop production, including all steps from crop planning, propagation, planting, cultivation, disease/pest and nutrient management, and harvest.
• A strong understanding of field management, including crop rotations, cover cropping, tillage, cultivation (mechanical and hand).
• A strong understanding of processing, including all steps in the wash/pack, food safety, and sorting complex orders.

• Experience running a business.
• Experience managing staff or volunteers.
• Farm management experience.
• Experience managing staff in a kitchen/food service environment.
• Experience operating and maintaining a tractor and farm implements.

• Excellent communication – ability to communicate clearly and respectfully within a small, tightly knit team, setting and upholding clear expectations of quality and efficiency.
• Strong attention to detail – leadership that sets the standard for the rest of the crew, ensuring quality standards are met and communicated.
• Excellent organizational skills – develop and work within the farm’s existing systems to keep tasks and responsibilities organized.

We are looking to hire as soon as possible. This position will be full time (average 40 hrs/week) during our primary season from March through November, then part time (20 hrs/week) from December through February, with flexibility in the winter months for extended time off. Hours are typically 8 am to 4:30 pm; however, some flexibility is required as the seasonal nature of farming may require more than 8‑hour days during peak season and less than 8 during shoulder seasons.

Hourly $19–$21 / hr depending on experience, a share of produce from the farm, and an annual gear stipend.

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