Company description

All For One One For All (AOOA) is a 14 acre non-profit regenerative silvopasture farm, farm stand, education center and distillery in New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley. The name of the farm is inspired by the famous proclamation in Alexandre Dumas’ Three Musketeers, which captures the heart of the project: to stand up for what is right and enrich our local communities, together. AOOA's mission is to promote responsible agricultural and culinary practices as transformative tools for personal well-being, community prosperity, and global sustainability.  Our farm aspires to showcase the possibilities and benefits of an agriculture that builds soil and improves habitats, all while producing abundant harvests. 

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative, and technically-skilled perennials-focused farmer to join our team.  The ideal candidate has at least three years management experience in a commercial orchard setting. Candidates with significant perennial systems experience (alley cropping / agroforestry and holistic management is a big plus. They will develop, establish, manage, and harvest the farm’s perennial crops, including fruit and nuts, berries, herbs, herbaceous perennials, and flowers. The person in this role will assist with the farm’s other operations, including livestock management, crop production, and educational programming.  The Regenerative Farmer is expected to develop efficient workflows, implement clear and transparent operational procedures, and promote a safe and enjoyable work environment for all staff and guests.

Full-time availability is preferred, though alternative arrangements may be considered for the right candidate. Hours vary between 50 hrs/wk in spring and summer to 25-30 hrs/wk in winter.  February/March 2025 start date.

Compensation & Benefits
Compensation starts at $25/hr commensurate with experience, and, for full-time employees, employer subsidized health insurance, 401k, vacations days, holidays and sick days, and a farm goods discount and weekly farm veggies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Plant, weed, irrigate, mulch, prune/trellis, fertilize, manage pests and diseases, harvest, and propagate orchard trees
- Maintain records, create and document procedures
- Maintain and enhance habitat for beneficial wildlife as part of a conservation biocontrol strategy
- Coordinate harvests with the farm stand and distillery
- Propose and install new orchard and fodder rows
- Assist with livestock management, i.e., rotating pastures and animal chores: feeding, watering, cleaning, fencing, collecting and washing eggs
- Assist with crop production: tarp, turn, amend beds; seed, transplant, irrigate, weed, manage pests and diseases, harvest
- Create tasks that are appropriate for volunteers, and oversee those tasks
- Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies–strive to leave it more orderly than you found it
- Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
- Operate tractors and equipment safely and effectively
- Represent AOOA in a professional manner at all times
- Perform additional related job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 seasons of management experience in a commercial orchard setting, with preference for experience in organic/regenerative/holistic management
- Ability to observe crop systems, identify issues, and respond effectively
- Demonstrated initiative, follow-through, and ability to work independently or in a team
- Competence in tracking tasks and reporting progress; proficient with Excel
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and cleanliness
- Aptitude for troubleshooting farm equipment, irrigation systems, and infrastructure
- Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills
- Passion for farming and commitment to ecological stewardship; a desire to grow with us
- Capable of performing demanding and repetitive physical labor

Equal Opportununity Employer
AOOA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of employment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment for all employees.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

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Deadline

January 31, 2025