Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 21st Feb 2021
Mossy Willow Farm is part of the Small Giants family of businesses. It is a working farm and calming retreat with purpose. We aim to connect our community to the earth and each other through regenerative farming, education and delicious produce.
A core component of the farm is a highly productive 2-acre market garden, inspired by the likes of Jean Martin Fortier, Singing Frogs Farm, Richard Perkins and many others dedicated to this style of production system. This high intensity and abundant operation produces over $300K in annual sales of flowers and vegetable varieties under no-till and organic growing principles. The production area includes a seedling greenhouse, 2 large polytunnels and ancillary caterpillar tunnels. The market garden seasonally employs 3-4 staff and regularly hosts interns.
There is a barn door/shop that is stocked with produce and products from the farm. Farm produce is also sold through local restaurants, farmers markets and grocers. In addition, the beautiful Mossy Willow property also serves as a retreat centre hosting a range of events, retreats, workshops and classes throughout the year, connected to Small Giants or other like minded businesses. Lastly, we have some peripheral activities including honey, eggs and fruit as well as some sheep and goats roaming around.
All team members work in deep partnership with a passionate community encompassing the Property Owners, a Property Manager, a Farm Business Manager and the broader Small Giants team.
We are looking for someone who is excited by the opportunity to help run a sustainable farm and market garden producing organic food and flowers as well as being a place of rest and beauty.
The position requires a passionate and keen market gardener who has a proven understanding of regenerative farming and commercial market garden production. Your role will be leading the food and flower production component of Mossy Willow farm. Including packing, logistics, distribution and sales.
You ideally have:
What we offer in return is the chance to join the Small Giants family and work in a location of unparalleled beauty, just 1 hr from Melbourne. A fair remuneration package will be negotiated.
To apply please provide your CV and Cover letter demonstrating your passion for regenerative agriculture and outlining how your experiences make you an ideal fit for this position.
To learn more about Mossy Willow Farm head over to http://www.mossywillowfarm.com/.