Assistant Farm Manager: Lead Field & Harvest

FlowerGrowersDirectory.com; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 2,728,000 - 3,885,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns Blossom Farm in Chico, CA is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to lead daily field work on an organic flower and vegetable operation. This full-time, year-round role pays $24 to $28+ per hour and averages about 40 hours weekly.

You will conduct weekly field walks, assess crops, plan harvests, and supervise the crew while performing hands-on tasks such as transplanting, seeding, irrigation, and bed work.

Qualifications

• At least two years of farming experience.
• Experience leading a crew on a small farm is preferred.
• Strong communication and accuracy in field records.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly field walks and crop assessments.
• Plan harvests and organize daily tasks for the crew.
• Perform transplanting, direct seeding, irrigation, fertilization, and bed work.

Skills

Field planning

Crew leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Stamina

Education

Two years farming experience

Tools

BCS walk-behind tractor

Kubota MX6000

Tilther

Paperpot

Waterwheel

Jang JP-5

Job description

Burns Blossom Farm in Chico, CA is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to lead daily field work on an organic flower and vegetable operation. This full-time, year-round role pays $24 to $28+ per hour and averages about 40 hours weekly.

You will conduct weekly field walks, assess crops, plan harvests, and supervise the crew while performing hands-on tasks such as transplanting, seeding, irrigation, and bed work.