Carrollwood Farms Farmer

ARI Apartment Management•Sandy Ridge, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Farmer position is a full-time, hourly position requiring a flexible schedule including occasional evening and weekend work. As with all positions at Carrollwood Farms, the Farmer may be called upon to work in areas outside of the immediate area of responsibility.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in production agriculture
Knowledge of row crop agronomy
Knowledge of large animal husbandry.
Experience in how to safely operate and maintain farm equipment including: tractors, spreaders, cultivators, discs, mowers, balers, harvest equipment, roller mixers, and more.
Knowledge about how to store and move grain in grain bins is required, as well as how to store and handle hay
Must be able to haul a cattle trailer (including to slaughterhouse) and use cattle handling equipment.
Highly motivated and have a “no job is too small mindset.”
Excellent time and project management skills.
A willingness to work hard.
Good, positive attitude.
Flexible schedule.
Must be able to bend, lift, kneel, and twist.
Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally.
Must be able to walk, sit, and stand for long periods of time.
Occasionally work during the rain.
Able to operate tractors up to 200hp.
Knowledge and ability to install fencing

Responsibilities

Participating, under the direction of supervision including the Head Farmer’s, in all livestock and agronomic activities at the farm.
Row crop production (corn, soybeans, small grains, alternative crops) and management
Cover crop management
Beef herd management
Donkey care
Hunting (deer, turkey, and when appropriate released birds), including cleaning birds
Establishing and maintaining wildlife habitat
Maintaining farm landscapes including field edges, roads, and waterways
Farm recordkeeping