Farm Apprentice - Regenerative Agriculture & Farm Care

The Inn at Little Washington; Virginia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance (F

Paid time off (Full-time)

401(k) retirement plan with match

On-the-job training

Employee education allowance

Advancement potential

Flexible schedules

Employee appreciation events

Complimentary uniforms

Daily family meals prepared by chefs

Referral bonuses

Competitive pay

Job summary

The Inn at Little Washington is seeking a dedicated Farm Apprentice to support the Farm Manager in a regenerative, organic program. You will care for vegetables, microgreens, edible flowers, and farm animals, ensuring top quality ingredients move from field to kitchen.

You will maintain greenhouses, assist with irrigation, soil fertility, and daily farm operations, while aligning with Chef Patrick’s vision and maintaining the farm's beauty and function. Weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Willingness to work weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays.
• Able to learn quickly and contribute to a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Execute farm maintenance tasks: seeding, planting/transplanting, pruning, weeding, harvests.
• Maintain production areas for microgreens, edible flowers, herbs.
• Uphold aesthetics of farm areas and community spaces.
• Assist in pest management and disease identification/control.
• Maintain irrigation systems and soil fertility practices.
• Keep accurate inventory of supplies and tools.

Skills

Outdoor work

Weekend availability

Initiative

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

3–5 years professional farming experience

Job description

The Inn at Little Washington is seeking a dedicated Farm Apprentice to support the Farm Manager in a regenerative, organic program. You will care for vegetables, microgreens, edible flowers, and farm animals, ensuring top quality ingredients move from field to kitchen.

You will maintain greenhouses, assist with irrigation, soil fertility, and daily farm operations, while aligning with Chef Patrick’s vision and maintaining the farm's beauty and function. Weekend work is required.