Head Grower

JBG Organic is the largest certified Organic vegetable farm in Texas. Since 2004 we have been growing a large variety of mixed vegetable crops for CSA, restaurants, farmers' markets, and wholesalers. We are looking for an experienced grower to join our team and to manage all scouting, spraying and cultivation on our 184 acre Organic farm, just outside of Austin TX.

The ideal candidate should have experience operating farm machinery and a working knowledge of vegetable production.

The Head Grower at JBG Organic reports directly to the Farm Manager. They are responsible for regularly coordinating with the Irrigation Manager and the Farm Manager, but this position is generally autonomous with flexibility to work non-standard hours, as necessary, to perform condition-dependent functions at optimal times. The Head Grower is responsible for regularly scouting the farm for pests and crafting a spray and management plan with the Farm Manager.

They are responsible for monitoring weed germination on the entire farm and scheduling timely cultivation in response. The ideal candidate must be comfortable operating farm machinery and work well independently.

• Irrigation – Coordinate irrigation of fields with Farm Irrigator and perform maintenance and repairs on irrigation and pump systems.
• Pest control – Scout farm for detrimental insects and animals, devise and implement pest control plan with the Farm Manager. This includes spraying fields with appropriate organic approved products, burning heavily infested areas, and trapping and/or fencing out animals.
• Cultivation – Control weeds by means of mechanical cultivation using hillside cultivator, basket weeder, and/or other necessary tools and implements.
• Maintain detailed records of pest control sprayings.
• Coordinate with Farm Administrator to purchase spray materials.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Manager to perform needed repairs to tools and equipment, and acquire parts.
• Communicate to Farm Manager problems/areas of concern (e.g., severe pest or weed infestations) and collaborate to devise action plan.

• Able to lift 50+lbs consistently through the day.
• Able to work outside in different weather conditions. (Cold, Heat, Rain, etc)
• Experience driving tractors and operating machinery.
• Knowledge of plumbing and irrigation systems.

• Basic welding
• Knowledge of horticulture and pest/disease prevention and control.
• Mechanical and automotive repair
• Bilingual (Spanish and English)
• 3+ years experience in agriculture and/or horticulture, with knowledge of relevant vehicles, machines, implements, and tools necessary to fulfill stated responsibilities.

Full Time, 40+hrs/wk. Position requires the flexibility to work non-standard hours, as necessary, to perform condition-dependent functions at optimal times.

$20+/ hr dependent on experience.

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