Farmer Couple at Farm Job Search Washington DC

Farm Job Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent housing provided

Paid time off

Salary negotiable based on experience

Full-time salaried position

Job summary

Farm Job Search in Orcas, WA seeks a Farmer Couple to manage planting, rotation, harvesting, and processing across all farm operations. You will oversee hayfields, orchards, and livestock, while planning expansion and equipment upkeep.

The role includes supervising seasonal workers, implementing Timber Management Plans, and ensuring smooth day-to-day farm activities. Housing is provided and salary is negotiable by experience.

Qualifications

• Farming background with extensive horticultural and animal husbandry knowledge.
• Mechanical systems knowledge is required.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving ability.
• Must pass drug and criminal background checks and hold a valid driver's license.
• Military veterans preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan planting schedules and crop rotation strategies.
• Oversee harvesting and processing of all farm operations.
• Manage hayfields, mowing schedules, and orchards.
• Lead weed/pest management, composting, irrigation, and pruning.
• Care for chickens and other livestock.
• Oversee seasonal worker hiring and training as necessary.
• Oversee implementation of Timber Mgmt Plans and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Farming background

Mechanical systems knowledge

Initiative and problem-solving

Driver's license

Background check clearance

Job description

Farmer Couple job at Farm Job Search. Washington DC.

Farmer Couple (6521)

Location: Orcas, Washington

JobNumber: 6521

Responsible for planting schedules, crop rotation, harvesting, and processing of all agricultural/farm operations. Manages hayfields and mowing schedules. Oversee fruit and nut orchards. Weed/pest management, composting, irrigation, pruning. Care for chickens and other animals/livestock. Develops expansion plans for additional livestock operations. Oversee, hire, train seasonal workers as necessary. Oversee implementation of established Timber Mgmt Plans. Equipment Maintenance/Management.

Qualifications

• Farming background/lifestyle; extensive horticultural and animal husbandry knowledge
• Mechanical systems knowledge
• Solid initiative and problem-solving ability
• Must be able to pass a drug and criminal background check and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Preference given to military veterans

Benefits

• This is a full-time, salaried position; work hours are flexible based on the seasons and weather
• Paid time off
• Excellent housing provided
• Salary negotiable based on experience