Farm Manager

Persimmon Ridge Family Farm

Persimmon Ridge Family Farm, LLC is a multi-species farm committed to regenerative agricultural
practices to fulfil its vision of faithful stewardship of the land, animals, and community and being a
blessing to others.
Vision – be a blessing to our broad community as we:
1) invigorate the whole environment, from soil to community, using regenerative agricultural
practices,
2) develop strong relationships between farmer and consumers
3) provide nutrient-dense, healthy foods,
4) honor the Lord in our relationships with all of those associated with the farm and as well as farm
livestock
5) develop a thoroughly sustainable farm, and
6) train and teach others through our successes and failures.

Position: Farm Manager

Job Description
Description: The Farm Manager is responsible for planning and executing all on-farm operations with a
focus on regenerative ag practices. The Farm Manager will develop and oversee farm associates. In
consultation with the Manager, the Farm Manager will develop a farm operations strategy to achieve
farm goals.
Duties
• Oversee cattle, hog, and hen production
• Forage and pastureland development
• Develop and oversee farm associates
• Maintain and develop property, equipment & infrastructure
• Support on-farm events
• Work with others in different disciples
• Continuously learn and participate in training others
• Contribute as a member of the farm management team
• Stay within the operations budget

Qualifications
• Integrity
• Self-starter
• Good communicator
• Responsible

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• Relationally adept
• Team builder/player who thrives when working independently
• Familiar with and committed to regenerative ag principles
• Physically able to perform strenuous manual tasks in all seasons
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Experience – several years in a similar position with a successful enterprise is preferred although
well qualified applicants with experience in lesser roles will be considered

Schedule
• Always responsible for farm operations although may delegate duties to qualified associates on
off days and vacation
• The schedule is results dependent.
• Plan work during the week to minimize work on Sundays

Compensation
• Employee or independent contractor
• Competitive, performance-based compensation
• Continuing education
• Housing available
• Five holidays per year
• Two weeks of vacation a year

Upside
• Opportunity to develop complementary enterprises
• Responsible position in expanding ag market
• Career position or step to future opportunities
• Leverage relationship with sales & marketing enterprise
• Possible future profit/ownership interest