Verdant Hollow Farms is located in the heart of Southwest Michigan and is proud to be part of a dynamic food and agriculture scene that is ever expanding in our little corner of the state.  We are a certified organic farming operation restoring soils, water, and woodlands using permaculture and regenerative practices.  We celebrate the natural features of the land as a working farm with multi species livestock and an organic seasonal garden.   We also invite individuals and groups to visit the farm for exploration and education through hands-on workshops, goat hikes, tours, and a popular airbnb farm stay.  Spring of 2024 also brings the opening of our state licensed farmstead goat milk creamery and farm store.

Our Ideal Candidate:

-Aligns with our overall farm vision and goals
-Is proficient and experienced with Tend or other gardening software
-Is a clear communicator, flexible, has a positive work attitude & seeks solutions out of problems
-Possesses a strong knowledge base, formal education, or work history in sustainable farming practices
-Can regularly lift 50+ lbs above the waist or higher
-Willing to work in all weather conditions
-Will be a welcoming host to visitors in the garden and farm

Responsibilities:

-Provide autonomous and creative management of our seasonal vegetable, flower, and herbal production in existing garden spaces, high tunnel, and greenhouse (1/2 acre total)

-Maintain ongoing seeding, planting, input, harvest, and sales records per USDA MOSA organic certification requirements.

-Use of regenerative and organic practices to maximize soil and ecosystem health.

-Maintain a “lean” farm system to maximize productivity, efficiency, cleanliness, and aesthetics.

-Expansion and management of beneficial perennial flowers, herbs, and crops, including pollinators and medicinals.

-Management of part time garden helpers including scheduling and task delegating. 

-Establish short term and long term garden goals.

-Co management of customer ordering, packaging, and billing as well as coordinating pick-ups and deliveries.

-Harvest, pack, and stock product for our farm store inventory.

-Process herbal plants and flowers (harvest, dehydrate, etc.) for our line of apothecary goods.

-Participate in weekly meetings that review and manage overall goals as well as daily and intermediate tasks.

-Manage the packhouse so that it is a clean and efficient space, including inventory management and food safety precautions.

-Share our farm experience and knowledge with the community through gatherings and educational workshops/retreats.

-Hands on support and involvement with farm projects as needed and according to availability, i.e. infrastructure building, hay making, forest, livestock, and pasture management.

What we can offer:

Full time, seasonal (May-October) salaried position with competitive pay based on experience

5 days paid days off (vacation, illness, or personal)

Healthy, positive work environment

Be part of a fun and hard working team

Opportunity for learning and growth both personally and farm related

On site farm managers and engaged owner

Fully supported environment to execute your creative garden vision

Possibility for long term employment based on farm demand and availability