Creston Enterprises, LLC
Organic & Sustainable Farm Manager for a Demonstration/Market Garden – Ground up
Creston Enterprises, LLC, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Overview
Project – take an approximate two-acre area and set up a demonstration vegetable and flower garden with an outdoor kitchen & market space for the public and private groups. Once set up successfully there is room for growth. We currently have someone starting the set up and are looking for someone to help with the process and then take over running it when completed. The ranch is >2000 acres with an existing pasture-based cattle and sheep enterprise. The ground we are setting aside for the farm consists of about 0.5 acres with some fruit trees and scattered vegetables and another 1.5 acres that is in grass forage (~2 acres total). We have ample additional ground for later expansion (10+ acres additional). Both these areas have irrigation. The ranch owner’s vision is for a “demonstration farm” that could serve for agrotourism as well as local product sales. They would initially like to see row crops put in but are open to fruit and berry crops and greenhouse/hoophouse operations as well. As the farm comes together, they are hoping to bring in organic interns and Cal Poly students for additional labor and specific projects. Responsibilities
Support the setup and eventual operation of the demonstration garden, outdoor kitchen, and market space for public and private groups. Draft and finalize the design of each component and oversee installation and the farming operation from start to finish. Focus on production with others managing marketing. Work with various equipment required (tractors and farm equipment) and possess practical knowledge of setting up irrigation/sprinkler systems. Coordinate with farm labor when available; some farm labor can be supplied as needed. Initially contribute to growing heirloom vegetables and fruits connected to the central coast or California; growth opportunities with time. Be prepared to scale operations and potentially transition to full management after setup. Qualifications
Local growing experience at the 5-10 acre scale or similar; interest in building the growing side of a new farm. Experience with all aspects of project development and hands-on growing in this climate. Familiarity with organic and sustainable growing methods, including alternatives to conventional insecticides and pesticides. Ability to work with equipment and have practical knowledge of irrigation/sprinkler systems. Willingness to collaborate with interns, Cal Poly students, or other labor as the project progresses. Additional notes
Eventually housing or RV space may be included.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Project – take an approximate two-acre area and set up a demonstration vegetable and flower garden with an outdoor kitchen & market space for the public and private groups. Once set up successfully there is room for growth. We currently have someone starting the set up and are looking for someone to help with the process and then take over running it when completed. The ranch is >2000 acres with an existing pasture-based cattle and sheep enterprise. The ground we are setting aside for the farm consists of about 0.5 acres with some fruit trees and scattered vegetables and another 1.5 acres that is in grass forage (~2 acres total). We have ample additional ground for later expansion (10+ acres additional). Both these areas have irrigation. The ranch owner’s vision is for a “demonstration farm” that could serve for agrotourism as well as local product sales. They would initially like to see row crops put in but are open to fruit and berry crops and greenhouse/hoophouse operations as well. As the farm comes together, they are hoping to bring in organic interns and Cal Poly students for additional labor and specific projects. Responsibilities
Support the setup and eventual operation of the demonstration garden, outdoor kitchen, and market space for public and private groups. Draft and finalize the design of each component and oversee installation and the farming operation from start to finish. Focus on production with others managing marketing. Work with various equipment required (tractors and farm equipment) and possess practical knowledge of setting up irrigation/sprinkler systems. Coordinate with farm labor when available; some farm labor can be supplied as needed. Initially contribute to growing heirloom vegetables and fruits connected to the central coast or California; growth opportunities with time. Be prepared to scale operations and potentially transition to full management after setup. Qualifications
Local growing experience at the 5-10 acre scale or similar; interest in building the growing side of a new farm. Experience with all aspects of project development and hands-on growing in this climate. Familiarity with organic and sustainable growing methods, including alternatives to conventional insecticides and pesticides. Ability to work with equipment and have practical knowledge of irrigation/sprinkler systems. Willingness to collaborate with interns, Cal Poly students, or other labor as the project progresses. Additional notes
Eventually housing or RV space may be included.
#J-18808-Ljbffr