Head Farmer

Good Food Jobs, Inc.; Homestead (FL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee discount

Job summary

The role emphasizes regenerative farming practices, soil health, compost management, and proper handling of harvested products for farm stand, CSA, wholesale, and markets.

Candidates should have farming experience and knowledge of organic standards; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, with a versatile, safety‑minded work ethic.

Qualifications

• Prior farming, agriculture, gardening, landscaping, nursery, or field production experience preferred.
• Knowledge of organic and regenerative farming practices preferred.
• Understanding of USDA Certified Organic standards, NOP requirements, Regenerative Organic Certified practices preferred.
• Experience operating tractors, hand tools, farm tools, and basic farm equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare beds for planting, including clearing, shaping, amending, mulching, irrigation setup, and related field preparation tasks.
• Seed, transplant, thin, prune, weed, and maintain crops according to the farm plan.
• Harvest produce, herbs, flowers, and other farm products according to quality, timing, and handling standards.
• Maintain fields, walkways, tools, equipment, growing areas, and workspaces in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Operate tractors, hand tools, farm tools, and approved farm equipment as directed and only when properly trained.
• Wash, sort, pack, label, and prepare products for farm stand, CSA, wholesale, ecommerce, tours, farmers markets, and distribution needs.
• Follow USDA Organic and regenerative organic standards, logs, and traceability records.

Skills

Farming experience

Agriculture

Gardening

Landscaping

Nursery

Tractors operation

Farm tools

Equipment operation

Tools

Tractors

Hand tools

Farm equipment

Job description

## Head FarmerParadise Farms* Date October 08, 2026* Location Homestead, FL* Category Agriculture* Job type Full-TimeShare### Company descriptionParadise Farms is a fully operational sustainable, regenerative, and USDA Certified Organic farm rooted on 17 lush, fertile acres just outside of Miami. Here, generations of stewardship meet regenerative practices designed to nurture the health of the soil, strengthen biodiversity, and grow deeply nourishing food. Abundant, interconnected, and alive, Paradise Farms is a place where cultivation extends beyond the land, inviting a deeper relationship with the natural systems that sustain us.Our PracticeWe work the land in accordance with regenerative farming principles, an interconnected system centered on soil health, nutrient restoration, biodiversity, and carbon capture. Bringing time-honored agricultural wisdom into conversation with modern science, these practices allow us to grow an astounding bounty of nutrient-dense food while honoring the land, nourishing the people it feeds, and helping restore the ecosystems we all depend upon.### Job descriptionPosition Summary The Farmer supports daily field operations, crop production, harvesting, packing, farm maintenance, distribution support, regenerative farming practices, Regenerative Organic Certified support, and USDA Certified Organic compliance at Paradise Farms.This role is responsible for executing assigned farm tasks according to the farm plan, organic standards, regenerative practices, certification requirements, and daily operational priorities.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Field Preparation and Crop Production Prepare beds for planting, including clearing, shaping, amending, mulching, irrigation setup, and related field preparation tasks. Seed, transplant, thin, prune, weed, and maintain crops according to the farm plan. Support daily crop care, including irrigation checks, pest and disease observation, crop stress monitoring, and harvest readiness. Harvest produce, herbs, flowers, and other farm products according to quality, timing, and handling standards. Maintain fields, walkways, tools, equipment, growing areas, and workspaces in a clean, organized, and safe condition. Operate tractors, hand tools, farm tools, and approved farm equipment as directed and only when properly trained. Regenerative Farming Practices Support Paradise Farms’ regenerative farming practices, including soil health, compost application, mulching, cover cropping, crop rotation, minimizing soil disturbance, maintaining soil coverage, biodiversity support, and approved ecological growing practices. Assist with practices that support living soil, water conservation, beneficial insects, pollinators, and overall farm ecosystem health. Follow farm directions related to regenerative crop planning, field care, soil amendments, and approved inputs. Support the farm’s Regenerative Organic Certified requirements through proper field practices, documentation support, and adherence to approved procedures. Harvesting, Packing, and Product Handling Wash, sort, pack, label, and prepare products for farm stand, CSA, wholesale, ecommerce, tours, farmers markets, and distribution needs. Follow FISMA product handling, sanitation, cold chain, storage, and quality procedures. Support loading, unloading, staging, and movement of products, supplies, tools, and materials as needed. Communicate crop availability, quality concerns, shortages, harvest issues, or product handling concerns to farm leadership. USDA Organic Compliance, Logging, and Recordkeeping Follow USDA Certified Organic National Organic Program standards and Paradise Farms’ organic operating procedures. Use only approved inputs, materials, tools, and handling practices as directed. Complete and support required farm logs, including seeding, transplanting, bed preparation, field activity, input use, crop care, harvest, packing, and traceability records. Support USDA Organic and Regenerative Organic Certified audit readiness by maintaining accurate, consistent, and timely records. Maintain proper separation, labeling, and handling of organic crops, materials, inputs, and products. Report any compliance concerns, contamination risks, pest issues, crop damage, input questions, crop loss, or operational issues immediately. Farm Stand, Tours, Farmers Market, and Distribution Support Assist with product preparation, setup, restocking, breakdown, and support for farm stand, tours, farm experiences, farmers markets, and distribution needs as assigned. Support guest-facing farm activities by helping maintain safe, clean, and organized areas. Provide basic support during farm tours or market activities as directed by farm leadership. Drive company vehicles as needed and as authorized, including for farm operations, deliveries, pickups, farmers markets, tours, and other business needs. Follow all company vehicle, safety, delivery, and product handling procedures when driving or supporting distribution activities.General Farm Operations Assist with irrigation checks, greenhouse or shadehouse tasks, composting, cleanup, tool organization, equipment support, and other daily farm needs. Follow assigned daily priorities, timelines, safety procedures, quality standards, organic standards, regenerative standards, and documentation requirements. Work collaboratively with the farm team, packing team, distribution team, operations team, and other departments as needed. Perform other farm-related duties as assigned. Qualifications Prior farming, agriculture, gardening, landscaping, nursery, or field production experience preferred. Knowledge of organic and regenerative farming practices preferred. Understanding of USDA Certified Organic standards, NOP requirements, Regenerative Organic Certified practices, farm logging, and traceability preferred. Experience operating tractors, hand tools, farm tools, and basic farm equipment preferred. Valid driver’s license if driving is part of assigned duties. Ability to follow direction, complete assigned tasks, and maintain consistent work quality. Strong attention to detail, reliability, punctuality, and work ethic. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required. Physical Requirements Ability to work outdoors in South Florida heat, humidity, rain, mud, and changing weather conditions. Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, lift, carry, harvest, weed, pack, and perform repetitive physical work for extended periods. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed. Ability to work on uneven farm terrain. Ability to safely use basic farm tools, tractors, and equipment as directed.Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive salary commensurate with experience.Paid time off, holidays, and employee discount.### Compensationthis position is: salaried, $50,000 - $75,000### Application instructionsPlease click here to sign in and view application details.*If you are not registered, you'll be prompted to do so. Don't worry, it's free!*### DeadlineDecember 31, 2026