What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farmer position at Castle Hot Springs?
Farmer
Position Summary:
The Farmer is a hands-on working farm position that supports daily farm operations at Castle Hot Springs. This role requires physical endurance, attention to detail, and a strong willingness to observe, learn, and adapt within a diverse, year-round working farm. The focus of this role is food productions, land stewardship, and maintaining high standards across all farm systems.
While this role is not primarily guest-facing, the farm is open to guests at all times. Farmers are expected to interact with guests respectfully and represent the farm in a positive and knowledgeable manner when encountered.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform daily farm work, including planting, harvesting, crop maintenance, and post-harvest handling
- Participate in market-farming style systems including bed preparation, planting, and harvest cycles
- Support soil health and regenerative practices including composting and organic inputs
- Assist with dried herb programs, seed saving, greenhouse tomato care, and nursery operations as needed
- Assist with animal care programs including chicken and egg production
- Use and maintain farm tools and equipment safely and responsibly
- Assist with basic operation and care of small-scale farm machinery when trained
- Maintain clean, organized, and functional farm spaces
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and handling standards during harvest, processing, and storage
- Clean and maintain wash stations, tools, coolers, and storage spaces to food safety standards
- Record observations, production notes, and basic farm data using digital tools and farm software
- Communicate clearly with farm managers and team members
- Support a wide range of farm needs as they arise based on seasonal priorities and special projects
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY:
- Prior on-farm or agricultural work experience
- Ability to perform physical farm work in all weather conditions
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Standing, walking, squatting, harvesting, and tool-based work
- Strong interest in regenerative and sustainable farming practices
- Willingness to observe, learn, and adapt within structured farm systems
- Ability to work independently after onboarding and complete assigned tasks to specifications
- Experience using digital tools for basic record keeping including mobile applications and spreadsheets
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and professional demeanor
- Experience with dried herbs, seed saving, propagation, or nursery systems
- Experience caring for greenhouse crops and nursery plants
- Experience with chicken and egg productions systems
- Experience operation or working around small -scale farm machinery and equipment
- Comfortable engaging with guests
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
- Direct Deposit
- Medical Flexible Spending Account
- 401k with Company Match