Tuesday, March 1, 2016

JOB: Farm Manager - Bois D'Arc Farm - Marion, Alabama

Bois D'Arc Farm (Marion, Perry County Alabama):
Bois D'Arc Farm is a 5300-acre organic farm currently producing grains and other heritage crops.  The farm is developing test plots for crops including corn, antique wheat, upland rice, field peas, beans, sugar cane and sorghum, indigo, and possibly some older strains of culinary and medicinal herbs.  They are hiring for a manager of these test plots, and this person will be responsible for planning, planting, caring for, and documenting all aspects of the test plots. The ideal candidate will have several years experience in organic farming and great enthusiasm for rare and heritage varieties; ideally this person will have experience growing heritage grains, though candidates without that specific skillset will also be considered.  This manager's work will be largely independent and self-directed, so accountability and good communication is important.  The position is salaried and includes housing as well as medical insurance. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis, and work starts immediately / ASAP.  For more information contact Scott Peacock at peacock3448@aol.com.

 

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Walter P. Rawl & Sons, Inc.

Ben Dubard

Organic Farm Manager

Walter P. Rawl and Sons, Inc.

824 Fairview Road, Pelion, SC 29123

P: 803-307-9694 F: 803-894-1965

   

                               

                               

                               

                                                                                                                               

 

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