Lead Hands-On Farmer & Trainer for Community Gardens

Neighborhood Farms USA, Inc.; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three paid holidays

Five days paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Neighborhood Farms USA is seeking an experienced Head Farmer to lead the agricultural side of its statewide program, operating the Mini Farm at FIU in Miami. The role focuses on crop planning, site design, staff supervision, and hands-on farming across multiple growing sites in Florida.

You will train volunteers and interns, troubleshoot field issues, and contribute to educational materials and community outreach while upholding sustainable farming practices.

Qualifications

• Several seasons of hands-on production experience in a market garden or similar setting.
• Knowledge of soil health, soil fertility, irrigation, and pest management.
• Experience constructing growing beds and bed prep, and working with farm tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot production problems independently.
• Comfort teaching agricultural skills to beginners.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and reliable vehicle for site travel.
• Ability to perform sustained physical farm work outdoors in hot conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the intensive Mini Farm at FIU, including crop planning, soil management, irrigation, pest control, harvest, and bed turnover.
• Lead the agricultural build-out of new farms and gardens from layout to first plantings.
• Visit and support NFUSA partner sites, troubleshooting soil, irrigation, pests, and production issues.
• Lead hands-on workshops and training for beginning farmers, interns, volunteers, and community participants.
• Supervise the Farm Assistant and coordinate interns and trainees across NFUSA sites.
• Coordinate harvest and production records and help manage produce distribution to partners and FIU.
• Contribute field observations and knowledge to NFUSA educational materials and social media.

Skills

Hands-on farming

Soil health

Irrigation

Pest management

Teaching/training

Driver's license

Tools

Drip irrigation

Job description

Neighborhood Farms USA is seeking an experienced Head Farmer to lead the agricultural side of its statewide program, operating the Mini Farm at FIU in Miami. The role focuses on crop planning, site design, staff supervision, and hands-on farming across multiple growing sites in Florida.

You will train volunteers and interns, troubleshoot field issues, and contribute to educational materials and community outreach while upholding sustainable farming practices.