Overview
Lead Farmer/Manager Jobs in Virginia, Minnesota, USA at FarmOn
Position: Â Lead Farmer / Manager
Our Story
HI! We are Cappie and John Montgomery – Fleur-de-lis Farms grew from our practice of eating nutritionally, discovering a fondness for all kinds of farm animals, and growing plants & food sustainably. We both have a deep passion for farming and growing healthful food. Cappie has long been committed to preparing wholesome vegetable-based meals for her family. John grew up farming large gardens with his grandparents.
We share a great love for the land, and our growing number of animals (goats, chickens, dogs, cats, etc.). From the start we have been dedicated to good conservation practices. Fleur-de-lis Farms is the combination of our passions as well as our great admiration of the other farmers that work so hard to provide local produce and other goods to our community.
Over the past three seasons, we have grown Certified Naturally Grown vegetables on about 2 of our 16 acres. We have also run a 150+ layer hen flock, raised pork and will soon add beef cattle through an American Farmland Healthy Soils Grant. We have a lot going on, and we are always looking for partners who share our love of the land and desire to share its bounty with our neighbors.
We believe that growing healthy soil will grow healthful produce, that will improve the health of our community. Join us as we share with our neighbors:
Great Food Grown Right!
Fleur-de-lis Farms, LLC (FDL) is a family-owned and operated Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) 16 acre vegetable farm in Eastern Henrico, Virginia (2666 Kingsland Road, Henrico, VA 23231). We believe in growing nutritiously rich food and making it available to our neighbors of every background and interest. We support food access for all by promoting EBT-Snap and SNAP Match programs. We want everyone to experience the satisfaction of eating Great Food Grown Right.
FDL runs an on-farm produce store and sells at Dorey Park Farmers Market (June-October; 2999 Darbytown Rd., Henrico, VA 23231). FDL also has a farm-share program of about 40 members.
About the Position:
The Lead Farmer is a season-long position. This position reports directly to the owners and will perform and lead all farm tasks including crop planning, planting, harvesting, packing and cleanup, sales and delivery. The Lead Farmer will manage plant and soil health using Certified Naturally Grown andsustainable practices. Both owners have off farm employment, but are able to provide significant labor and support during the growing season.
FDL engages additional part-time help during the height of the harvest season.
Key Responsibilities:
Farm Production and Management (80%):Overall day-to-day farm responsibilities, including production and packing
Planning and Record Keeping (10%):Daily, weekly and monthly planning and record keeping
Sales and Delivery (10%):Assist owners with farmers’ market and farmshare delivery as needed
Details For:
Production and Management (80%)
Develop and implement 2025 crop plan including direct seeding, greenhouse starts, and transplanting
Manage irrigation
Timely harvest and post handling of produce
Implementation and CNG practices including IPM
– Integrated pest and disease control management
Planning and Record Keeping (10%)
Create daily and weekly work plans
Maintain daily work-log to plan and record details of field work accomplished
Maintain contemporaneous records pertaining to prop…
Title: Lead Farmer/Manager
Company: FarmOn
Location: Virginia, Minnesota, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
