Farm Assistant

FORGOTTEN HARVESTDeerfield Township, MI
Onsite

About The Position

The seasonal farm assistant will work under the supervision of the farm manager to accomplish day-to-day farm operations including materials handling, field maintenance, planting and harvest efforts, and necessary special projects at Forgotten Harvest Farms.

Requirements

  • Must be able to read and write
  • Must be able to use basic math skills to calibrate application equipment
  • Must be able to competently follow directions given while working independently
  • Must have previous farm, garden, landscaping or greenhouse experience or education
  • Must be able to operate farm equipment
  • Willingness and ability to work flexible work schedule
  • Must have a valid MI Driver’s license and ability to get a MI Chauffer’s License
  • Must have dependable transportation and be able to drive to NE Livingston County area
  • Must be able to work within a group of diverse individuals while maintaining organization and professionalism

Responsibilities

  • Follow instructions of the Farm Manager in accomplishing the daily operations of the farm
  • Identify and notify management of any unsafe, unsanitary, or unproductive conditions
  • Work diligently and safely in extreme weather conditions while keeping properly hydrated
  • Operate farm equipment to accomplish tillage, planting, maintenance, and harvesting tasks
  • Assist in scouting for weeds, pests, and diseases
  • Use a backpack sprayer to spot treat using non-restricted use farm chemicals
  • Use hand tools to perform manual weeding, shoveling, and hoeing
  • Properly plant seeds and transplants as instructed
  • Harvest, package, and transport fruits and vegetables in a safe manner
  • Stage necessary farm supplies for planting and harvest efforts
  • Lead volunteer groups in various farm tasks
  • Other Duties as assigned
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