Organic Garden & Harvest Technician

Blackberry Farm, LLC.; Blackberry (VA); On-site; USD 41,328,000 - 44,634,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackberry Farm, LLC. in Walland, TN is seeking an Agriculture Tech to maintain the culinary garden for guests and the culinary team. The position pays $15 per hour and requires weekend availability.

You will perform daily garden upkeep, water plants, harvest produce, and manage compost and tools in a physically demanding outdoor setting. Interaction with guests and team members is expected, with a focus on organic farming practices and safe equipment operation.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of or interest in organic farming methods.
• Equipment operation, tractor, experience preferred.
• Ability to engage with visiting guests and children.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily tasks about the upkeep of the culinary garden
• Water plants as necessary
• Maintain a chemical-free garden
• Harvest product daily
• General garden maintenance including hand weeding, staking and trellising, mowing, weed eating, bed preparation, laying compost, transplanting, etc.
• Compost management, including the daily collection of kitchen waste.
• Daily harvest to fill kitchen orders, including trimming, cleaning, and delivery of garden produce
• Organization and maintenance of garden-related tools and equipment
• Interact with guests and team members when necessary
• Other duties as deemed necessary.

Skills

Organic farming knowledge

Equipment operation

Guest interaction

Job description

Blackberry Farm, LLC. in Walland, TN is seeking an Agriculture Tech to maintain the culinary garden for guests and the culinary team. The position pays $15 per hour and requires weekend availability.

You will perform daily garden upkeep, water plants, harvest produce, and manage compost and tools in a physically demanding outdoor setting. Interaction with guests and team members is expected, with a focus on organic farming practices and safe equipment operation.