Overview
Horticulturist Jobs in Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA at Outstanding in the Field
Tall Grass is a restaurant group that sees kitchens as a key part of the local food supply chain. Our mission is to help grow a resilient local economy by broadening accessibility of local food through value-added processing, artisan techniques, and neighborly dining experiences. We aim to source ingredients locally and seasonally with a focus on flavorful, nutritionally dense heirloom and specialty crops.
Owners Alex and Malu Froom envision a food culture that celebratesdiversityand seasonality as connected to the wellbeing of wild and agrarian lands in the Klamath Basin and neighboring regions. Tall Grass Kitchens’ primary location will be at Watershed Row, a community hub pursuing the Living Building Challenge (watershed row.org).
Klamath Falls is a friendly small town in an ecological wonderland. It’s adjacent to lakes and wetlands at the headwaters of historic Klamath River restoration. Enjoy beautiful seasons, affordable living, mountain biking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, a lively arts and music scene, and an active community life. A strong local food system is taking shape helmed by Klamath Grown, with broad support and enthusiasm from the community.
Position
Summary
The Horticulturist is an avid plant person and hard worker who leads the Tall Grass Kitchens garden and orchard operations in Klamath Falls and the Upper Basin. They are well versed in perennial and annual crops, have a keen interest in plant and soil biology, and take an ecosystem/ permaculture approach to garden and orchard management. This is acollaborativeposition, with visioning and decision making shared by owners Alex and Malu Froom, as well as kitchen staff.
This job offers the opportunity to:
Work at the intersection of food production, land restoration, community building, and culinary arts
Developdiversefood-producing perennial landscapes in urban and rural settings
Model for the community thriving and resilient working lands at small to medium scale
Trial lesser-known heirloom and open-pollinated varietals and species suited to this bioregion and a changing climate
Participate in open pollinated seed saving and exchanges; propagate desirable, hard-to-find plant materials to share with the community
Build healthy soil and sequester carbon with local organic inputs such as biochar, green mulching, and arbor chips
Grow beautiful, nutritious specialty crops for local and seasonal menus
Buildresiliencein soil, community food systems, and ecosystems!
Responsibilities
Regularly tend food forest gardens at multiple locations in Klamath Falls
Periodically tend gardens & pasture in Fort Klamath
Care for perennials, including seasonal pruning and application of holistic sprays
Pickup and distribute organic matter such as straw and coffee grounds
Mulch seasonally and as needed
Manage composting operations
Provide routine small livestock care
Set up and manage drip irrigation
Propagate plant material and save seeds
Participate in site planning & development, as well as crop selection with Tall Grass team
Communicate with Tall Grass team, partner organizations, and the public
Provide periodic garden tours to the public as an educational resource
Organize and manage seasonal employees and volunteers with effective workflows
Create welcoming and engaging experiences for children on school field trips
Help plan and host Tall Grass events related to gardens and food product…
Title: Horticulturist
Company: Outstanding in the Field
Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
