Longer Table Farm is a certified organic farm located in Sonoma County, CA, just ten minutes' drive from both downtown Sebastopol and Santa Rosa. We cultivate 10 acres focusing on production of head lettuce, salad greens, peppers, cucurbits, tomatoes, cut flowers, and various other market crops for wholesale distribution and our farmer’s markets. We aim to grow the highest quality produce by nurturing our soils and the whole farm ecosystem through regenerative farm practices.

 

Our seasonal field crew is integral to the success of the farm. Seasonal field crew members will be joining an existing crew that is excited to work and grow together on the farm. Most tasks are done as a team so there are lots of fun times to be had! Days can be long, hot and strenuous so a positive attitude and strong work ethic are musts. We strive to foster our crew members’ passions and strengths on the farm and offer transparency on a profitable small farm business model. All positions include unlimited fresh produce for regular home use. We do not offer on-farm housing, and cannot accommodate dogs on the farm.

 

General Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills

• Interest in farming

• Upbeat and positive attitude

• Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly

• Reliable personal transportation

• Ability to work outside daily, including in inclement weather (heat, smoke, etc.)

• Willingness to commit to the full season

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

• Willingness to be flexible, work long hours, and apply oneself where needed

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Positions we are hiring for this season (full descriptions below):

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Flower Field Crew

General Farm Manager

Farmer's Market Assistant

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To apply, please send your resume to info@longertablefarm.com AND complete our brief application by clicking here or pasting this link into your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVp1GJmelQv_Z4nZzOXQRKMu0XMwVn0G_I26ipLlhumQ9fYg/viewform

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Flower FIELD CREW

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Multiple positions available

Full-time (35-45 hrs/week), May-October 

$19/hr+ DOE​

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The Flower Field Crew will play a key role in growing the cut flower operation with the Flower Manager. Harvesting flowers for farmer’s markets and wholesale will be the most regular task throughout the season. Harvest speed and efficiency will be essential for success. The Flower Field Crew will also work on a variety of other physical tasks, such as maintaining flower fields (weeding, planting, etc.), making market bouquets and wreaths, washing and sanitizing harvest buckets, assisting the Vegetable Crew when needed, and working farmer's markets on a rotating basis. The ideal candidate will have experience in both flower farming and floral design, though this is primarily a farming position. An individual who is passionate about growing flowers organically, can work fast while maintaining high quality standards, and has an eye for visual appeal will thrive in this position.

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Experience & Qualifications: 

• One full season production flower farming experience very strongly preferred but other production farming or physical fast-paced work environment experience and desire to farm may be considered

• Flexibility to work variable hours and occasional long days to get through large task lists during the height of the growing season

• Ability to hustle and thrive under pressure

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions, ask for help when needed, and accept constructive feedback

• Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs, bend, kneel, and be standing for long hours

• Ability to work outside in occasionally inclement weather

• Previous floral design experience a plus

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General farm manager

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Full-time (35-45 hrs/week), year-round

$67K annual salary or $25-$29/hr DOE

 

We are seeking a passionate and experienced General Manager to join our team at Longer Table Farm. The ideal candidate will have previous experience managing a farm business and field operations, and will be passionate about organic farming. We are looking for a highly organized individual with strong leadership and communication skills who can help the farm reach its growth and sustainability goals. This position will work closely with ownership and the existing crew to oversee all aspects of the farm while focusing on sales, operations, food safety and finances. The General Manager will spend much of their time in the office. The remainder of their time will be spent in the field working alongside our crews. This role will require the ability wear several hats on a daily basis while keeping an eye on big picture goals.

 

We are more than willing to train the right applicant into this role over time. This is a new role at the farm and we are therefore still figuring out the details. The exact role will be finalized with the chosen applicant based on their qualifications and personality. We are looking for an individual that is interested in committing to the farm long-term. We are looking to expand Longer Table Farm in the coming years so there is the opportunity for this role to evolve with that growth.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work closely with ownership to develop and execute daily and weekly work plans

• Communicate and provide clear delegation of tasks to the team

• Oversee sales managed by other lead positions

• Manage wholesale vegetable sales and communications with distributors

• Work with other managers and leads to maintain records/logs, create annual crop plans, implement our food safety plan, and create and implement systems of efficiency

• Generate and analyze sales reports

• Research and pursue grants

 

 

Experience & Qualifications:

• 4+ years commercial farm experience, organic systems preferred

• previous management/leadership experience

• proficiency in Excel, Quickbooks, word processing, etc.

• familiarity with organic vegetable and flower production

• ability to be on-call (rotating basis) for farmer’s markets

• invested in the long term viability of the farm and wellbeing of our team

• self-motivated and organized

• a humble attitude and willingness to do even the most menial tasks

• ability to think strategically with an efficiency and systems-based perspective; a constant “How can this be improved?” lens

• strong communication skills

• comfortable giving and receiving feedback

• familiarity with basic farm equipment and operations

• basic Spanish required

• grant writing experience is a plus

 

For a fully qualified applicant this will be a salaried position ($67k) with paid time off, sick pay, free produce, education stipend and more. An applicant that needs to train into the position will start between $25-$29/hr for the first season, and reassessed in spring of 2025.

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farmer's market assistant​

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Full-time (Thursday-Monday, 35-45 hrs/week), May-November

$19/hr+ DOE + sales commission

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The main role of the Market Assistant is to assist the Market Lead in all aspects of running our booth at three farmer's markets every week. This includes loading and unloading, interacting with customers and organizing orders. The ability to chat knowledgeably with customers while maintaining an efficient workflow is a must. The Market Assistant will also work two days a week on farm where they will learn about the farm while assisting the primary vegetable and flower crews. Markets days are typically 8-10 hours and farm days are 8-9 hours.

 

Experience & Qualifications:

• Customer service experience required

• Valid California driver's license & a clean driving record

• Ability to safely drive a large vehicle (long Sprinter van)

• Enjoy conversing with customers and making sales

• Basic knowledge of vegetable and flower varieties 

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time

• Previous vegetable or flower farming experience is a plus

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