Farmer

Castle Hot Springs•Morristown, AZ

16h

About The Position

Farmer Position Summary: The Farmer is a hands-on working farm position that supports daily farm operations at Castle Hot Springs. This role requires physical endurance, attention to detail, and a strong willingness to observe, learn, and adapt within a diverse, year-round working farm. The focus of this role is food productions, land stewardship, and maintaining high standards across all farm systems. While this role is not primarily guest-facing, the farm is open to guests at all times. Farmers are expected to interact with guests respectfully and represent the farm in a positive and knowledgeable manner when encountered.

Requirements

Prior on-farm or agricultural work experience
Ability to perform physical farm work in all weather conditions
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Standing, walking, squatting, harvesting, and tool-based work
Strong interest in regenerative and sustainable farming practices
Willingness to observe, learn, and adapt within structured farm systems
Ability to work independently after onboarding and complete assigned tasks to specifications
Experience using digital tools for basic record keeping including mobile applications and spreadsheets
Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and professional demeanor

Nice To Haves

Experience with dried herbs, seed saving, propagation, or nursery systems
Experience caring for greenhouse crops and nursery plants
Experience with chicken and egg productions systems
Experience operation or working around small -scale farm machinery and equipment
Comfortable engaging with guests

Responsibilities

Perform daily farm work, including planting, harvesting, crop maintenance, and post-harvest handling
Participate in market-farming style systems including bed preparation, planting, and harvest cycles
Support soil health and regenerative practices including composting and organic inputs
Assist with dried herb programs, seed saving, greenhouse tomato care, and nursery operations as needed
Assist with animal care programs including chicken and egg production
Use and maintain farm tools and equipment safely and responsibly
Assist with basic operation and care of small-scale farm machinery when trained
Maintain clean, organized, and functional farm spaces
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and handling standards during harvest, processing, and storage
Clean and maintain wash stations, tools, coolers, and storage spaces to food safety standards
Record observations, production notes, and basic farm data using digital tools and farm software
Communicate clearly with farm managers and team members
Support a wide range of farm needs as they arise based on seasonal priorities and special projects