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I have Employment OpportunitiesPosted by Ryan Casey | Blue House Farm | Pescadero, CA
Headline: Seeking Field Production/Tractor Operator Assistant
JOB POSITION – FIELD PRODUCTION/TRACTOR OPERATOR ASSISTANT
We are seeking a motivated individual to fill our Field/Tractor Operator Assistant position. This person contributes to a significant portion of the tractor work for the farm. This person is trained by and reports to the Field Manager. We manage two ranches totaling 120 acres and farm vegetables on 60 of those. The land that is not in row crops is planted in pasture for sheep or cover cropped. Around the farm, we use 8 tractors for various purposes, ranging from 95hp to 20hp, many different primary and secondary cultivation implements, a forklift, trucks, and trailers.
About the Farm
Blue House Farm grows on sixty acres in two small agricultural valleys near Pescadero, California. We grow a diverse variety of certified organic vegetables, fruits and cut flowers year-round. Now in our twelfth growing year, we supply our farmers'In General FarmsReach community
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I have Employment OpportunitiesPosted by Ryan Casey | Blue House Farm | Pescadero, CA
Headline: Seeking Flower Production Manager
JOB POSITION – FLOWER PRODUCTION MANAGER
We are seeking a driven self starter to manage all aspects of the farm's cut flower production. We farm 5 acres of high quality, organic cut flowers for six farmers markets, CSA, wholesale accounts, and special events.
About the Farm
Blue House Farm grows on sixty acres in two small agricultural valleys near Pescadero, California. We grow a diverse variety of certified organic vegetables, fruits and cut flowers year-round. Now in our twelfth growing year, we supply our farmers' markets, CSA, and wholesale accounts with the highest quality produce available.Flower-specific responsibilities include:
- Manage all aspects of the farm’s flower production on four acres. Ensure a steady supply of a variety of
marketable flowers from February through November - Manage up to 5 flower team staff including at least one Spanish speaking team member
- Harvest
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12/06/17 - Manage all aspects of the farm’s flower production on four acres. Ensure a steady supply of a variety of
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I have Employment OpportunitiesPosted by Ryan Casey | Blue House Farm | Pescadero, CA
Headline: Job Opening - Field Manager/Tractor Operator
About the Farm
Blue House Farm operates on two locations in Pescadero and San Gregorio, California. We grow a diverse variety of certified organic vegetables, fruits and cut flowers year-round on fifty acres. Now in our twelfth year, we supply our farmers' markets, CSA, farmstand, U-Pick, and wholesale accounts with the highest quality produce available.JOB POSITION – FIELD MANAGER/TRACTOR OPERATOR
We are seeking a motivated individual to fill our Field Manager/Tractor Operator position. This person oversees and contributes to the majority of the tractor work for the farm. This person is trained by and reports to the farm owner and is assisted by one or two other tractor operators. We manage two ranches totaling 120 acres and farm vegetables on 50 of those. The land that is not in row crops is planted in pasture for sheep or cover cropped. Around the farm, we use 8 tractors for various
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I have Employment OpportunitiesPosted by Ryan Casey | Blue House Farm | Pescadero, CA
Headline: Job Opening - Harvest Manager
About the Farm
Blue House Farm operates on two locations in Pescadero and San Gregorio, California. We grow a diverse variety of certified organic vegetables, fruits and cut flowers year-round on fifty acres. Now in our twelfth growing year, we supply our farmers' markets, CSA, farmstand, U-Pick, and wholesale accounts with the highest quality produce available.JOB POSITION – HARVEST MANAGER
Responsibilities include:
- Do twice-weekly field walks to assess the crops and timing, quantity, and quality of harvest.
- Make harvest list for farmers markets, wholesale orders, and the CSA.
- Communicate harvest list with the field crew coordinator and field crew as needed.
- Manage 15 Spanish-speaking employees and train new hires with harvest, washing, and packing.
- Assist as needed with washing, sorting, and packing.
- Make twice-weekly wholesale availability list with farmer.
- Maintain inventory of packing
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I have Employment OpportunitiesPosted by Ryan Casey | Blue House Farm | Pescadero, CA
Headline: Job Opening - Flower Production Assistant at Blue House Farm
JOB POSITION – FLOWER PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Blue House Farm is forty acres nestled at the end of a small agricultural valley in Pescadero, California. We grow a diverse variety of certified organic vegetables, fruits and cut flowers year-round. Now in our tenth growing year, we supply our farmers' markets, CSA, and wholesale accounts with the highest quality produce available.
Flower-specific responsibilities include:
- Assist with the farm’s flower production on three acres, supplying a variety of marketable flowers from April through November.
- Harvest flowers up to 20-35 hours per week at the height of the season
- Arrange flower bunches and bouquets.
- Trellis and stake beds, irrigate, fertilize, plant, and hoe as needed
- Assist with greenhouse and field planting
- Supervised and works closely with Flower Manager(s) and farm owner
Secondary responsibilities could include the following:
- Vending at
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I have Employment OpportunitiesPosted by Ryan Casey | Blue House Farm | Pescadero, CA
Headline: Job Opening - Tractor and Irrigation Assistant at Blue House Farm
JOB POSITION – TRACTOR AND IRRIGATION ASSISTANT
Blue House Farm is forty acres nestled at the end of a small agricultural valley in Pescadero, California. We grow a diverse variety of certified organic vegetables, fruits and cut flowers year-round. Now in our tenth growing year, we supply our farmers' markets, CSA, and wholesale accounts with the highest quality produce available.Primary responsibilities include:
- Assist with tractor work, irrigation, fertilizing, and pest and disease control
- Tractor work includes mowing, discing, tilling, bed-making, seeding, fertilizing, spraying, cultivating, and other related tasks
- Irrigation work involves pipe moving, drip installation, fertilizing, and repair
- Maintenance of fencing, field tools, buildings, trucks, and equipment
- Detailed record-keeping of field activities and inputs
- Supervised and works closely with both farm owner and Tractor and Irrigation
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I have Employment OpportunitiesPosted by Ryan Casey | Blue House Farm | Pescadero, CA
Headline: Job Opening: Tractor and Irrigation Assistant at Blue House Farm
JOB POSITION – TRACTOR AND IRRIGATION ASSISTANT
Blue House Farm, Pescadero, CA
Blue House Farm is seeking an individual to assist with tractor and irrigation work, as well as serve periodically in a general staff role. Tractor experience is not necessary, but a genuine interest in learning tractor work and basic mechanical competency is required.
Responsibilities include:
– Assist with field-related tractor work. Tractor work includes mowing, discing, tilling, bed-making, seeding, fertilizing, spraying, mulching, and cultivating.
– Assist with irrigation work involving monitoring, scheduling, pipe moving, drip installation, fertilizing, and repair.
– Assisting with greenhouse sowings, watering, and fertilizing
– Orchard work (primarily harvesting and thinning, some pruning)
– Truck packing and unpacking
– Washing, sorting, and packing produce
– Occasional transplanting, hoeing, andIn General FarmsReach community
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I have Employment OpportunitiesPosted by Ryan Casey | Blue House Farm | Pescadero, CA
Headline: Job Opening – Tractor Assistant/General Staff at Blue House Farm
JOB POSITION – TRACTOR ASSISTANT/GENERAL STAFF
Blue House Farm, Pescadero, CA
Blue House Farm is seeking an individual to assist with tractor and irrigation work, as well as serve in a general staff role. Tractor experience is not necessary, but a genuine interest in learning tractor work and basic mechanical competency is required.
Responsibilities include:
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– Assist with field-related tractor work. Tractor work includes mowing, discing, tilling, bed-making, seeding, fertilizing, spraying, mulching, and cultivating.
– Assist with irrigation work involving monitoring, scheduling, pipe moving, drip installation, fertilizing, and repair.
– Assisting with greenhouse sowings, watering, and fertilizing
– Orchard work (primarily harvesting and thinning, some pruning)
– Truck packing and unpacking
– Washing, sorting, and packing produce
– Occasional transplanting, hoeing, andIn General FarmsReach community
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I have Employment OpportunitiesPosted by Ryan Casey | Blue House Farm | Pescadero, CA
Headline: Multiple Staff and Manager Positions Available at Blue House Farm
Blue House Farm is forty acres nestled at the end of a small agricultural valley in Pescadero, California. We grow a diverse variety of certified organic vegetables, fruits and cut flowers year-round. Now in our tenth growing year, we supply our farmers' markets, CSA, and wholesale accounts with the highest quality produce available.
Blue House Farm is hiring for the following positions for 2015:
Harvest Manager
Tractor and Irrigation Specialist
Flower Manager
General StaffGeneral Requirements:
• Minimum of 2 years growing experience on a production farm
• The ability to speak basic, conversational Spanish is strongly desired.
• Applicant is willing to make a two-year minimum commitment.All staff contribute to the following:
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• Vending at one farmers market per week, which includes driving a box truck, customer service, detailed record-keeping, attention to detail andIn General FarmsReach community
10/29/14, updatedVince Trotter | UC Cooperative Extension, Marin County | Novato, CA commented
To anyone looking for an opportunity to work with a great grower, I highly recommend Ryan Casey and Blue House Farm. Ryan is a well-organized farmer with high standards and a deep commitment to his land and his people. I respect him both as a grower and as a friend. This is a great chance for folks to join a team and do some serious farming.
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I have Employment OpportunitiesPosted by Ryan Casey | Blue House Farm | Pescadero, CA
Job Opening at Blue House Farm
Blue House Farm is forty acres nestled at the end of a small agricultural valley in Pescadero, California. We grow a diverse variety of certified organic vegetables, fruits and cut flowers year-round. Now in our ninth growing year, we supply our farmers' markets, CSA and wholesale accounts with the highest quality produce available. We are seeking two new Resident Staff members to begin this Spring.
JOB POSITIONS – RESIDENT STAFF
Basic responsibilities include:
- Assisting with greenhouse sowings, watering, and fertilizing
- Field irrigation and fertilizing, both overhead and drip
- Basic tractor work (advanced tractor work available with experience)
- Orchard work (primarily harvesting and thinning, some pruning)
- Truck packing and unpacking
- Washing, sorting, and packing produce
- Occasional transplanting,
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