Farm Assistant

FORGOTTEN HARVEST•Deerfield Township, MI

21h•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