Cedar Mill Farms (CMF) is on track to be a modern organic produce company with state of the art equipment being installed and upgraded to grow and deliver organic vegetables of the highest quality, year round. Founded in 2015, the company has nearly 4 acres of greenhouse with a nursery and wood chip boiler for heat. The total size of the site is 175 acres, we are currently employing 2 employees, expanding to 8 or as necessary. Our plan is to specialize in organic Tomatoes-on-the-vine and English cucumbers, with other produce as dictated by our buyers.
CMF is at an elevation of 3,000 feet with ideal year round sunshine. The property is located in a beautiful wooded valley and includes 40 acres of flat tillable land and forested mountain side with cleared logging decks, 2 ponds and a 3 acre lake.
Our team will spare no effort in the nutritional value of our product. At CMF, we strongly believe that there is a demand for quality locally produced organic produce for the California area and we desire to fulfill that need.
- Three years or more experience in greenhouse operations.
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Thesis and demonstrated coursework in tomato growing, highly advantageous.
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Must be able to identify the plants and their problems (diseases, pests, and others).
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Must be able to plan, organize, direct, control, and/or coordinate activities of workers engaged in propagating, cultivating, harvesting and packing various tomato varieties.
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Strong verbal and analytical skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
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Must be able to budget and forecast crop expenses and yields.
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Must be computer literate in Excel and Word and be capable of running greenhouse computerized software.
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not mandatory.
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Must pass drug and alcohol screening, criminal background check.
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Identify the plants and their problems (diseases, pests, and others).
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Plan, organize, direct, control, and/or coordinate activities of workers engaged in propagating, cultivating, harvesting and packing various tomato, cucumbers and other produce.
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Train new employees in cultivating techniques: including pruning, de-leafing, thinning, irrigation, and pest control.
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Manage all greenhouse personnel under your direction - supervising their activities and training them in the appropriate techniques for the plants being grown.
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Track labor efficiency and make appropriate changes in the labor crew to meet company goals.
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Ensure that the labor quality meets company standards and actively manage out poor performers.
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Coordinate the biological control department to monitor pest and disease levels.
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Ensure all safety policies (worker safety, food safety, etc) are followed and enforced, and ensure that strict crop hygiene practices are followed and enforced.
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Establish and maintain a program to record crop growth data (weekly crop report, climate report, fruit maturation report, production, etc.).
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Must be able to budget and forecast crop expenses and yields. Must be able to coordinate with outside contractors and vendors to upgrade the greenhouse.
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Must be able to coordinate with outside contractors and vendors to upgrade the greenhouse.
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Responsible for inspecting facilities for signs of disrepair, and delegating repair duties to staff.
- Bachelor’s degree in Ag business or Ag science, or related field (agricultural emphasis) preferred.
