SILVER LION FARMS LLC
Head of Farming and Crop Production
Ely ,
Nevada
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Silver Lions Farms
is looking for an experienced and dedicated Head of Farming and Crop Production to join our team in Ely, Nevada.
Silver Lion Farms is seeking an experienced alfalfa expert to plan and manage the execution of the day-to-day farming operations on our nearly 2400 organic acres to plant, grow, and harvest various crop rotations, including hemp, alfalfa, and trite. This includes directing and managing all permanent and temporary staff, outsourced resources, and training the field team on various tasks and execution. This is a leadership position that will work directly with the executive team to plan, manage, and lead all farming operations.
Our ideal candidate has at least 5 years of leadership experience and is an expert in growing alfalfa, plant cycles, field preparation, pivot equipment, and labor management. You will also have experience maintaining work orders and records using AgWorld or similar software and are a deadline-driven, confident, and dependable leader who can work well with their team and executive management to lead farming operations.
Our competitive Benefits package includes 100% company-paid employee medical, dental, and life insurance,401k program?and a generous PTO plan
Career growth and development opportunities
Employer-paid on-site housing and Relocation
Company truck
Head of Farming and Crop Production Core Duties and Responsibilities
Field Preparation
Ensure that fields are properly conditioned in the Fall to include required discing/tilling, and nutrient treatments are properly applied
Cover crops are planted per the Farm Plan
Planting
Ensure that preparations are made prior to planting per the Farm Plan:
Seedlings are ready for planting
Seed is ready for planting
Equipment is ready and in proper condition
Plant fields in the cadence (timing, equipment, and fields) per Farm Plan:
Seedlings
Direct seed
Grow and Field Maintenance
Ensure watering is at a specified water depth of 12 inches or as specified by the Farm Plan
Ensuring pivots are maintained and operational
Ensure organic weed control is conducted according to the Farm Plan (rotation every 20 days)
Ensure soil testing is completed as specified in the Farm Plan
Ensure nutrients are applied per the FarmPlan
Partners with equipment mechanics manager to ensure maintenance records are maintained and identifies/coordinates repairs
Ensure that the harvest is conducted per the FarmPlan
Management
Manages, leads, and trains a core team of Farm Laborers
Delegates work responsibilities as needed to properly supervise work activities, timelines, and labor staff
Coordinates with the Labor Administrator to plan and schedule labor team schedules
Ensures adequate staff are present and ready to execute the FarmPlan
Farm Planning
Works with the management team to plan the seasonal field preparation, planting, field maintenance, and harvest and develop the farm plan
Labor requirements
Farm and labor equipment
Crop requirements
Maintains daily work orders and records in AgWorld for all farm-related activities (watering schedules, topicals, planting, harvest, labor teams job assignments, etc.)
Education and Experience
Thorough knowledge of farming, plant cycles, field preparation, pivot equipment, and labor management
5+ years of experience farming, growing and harvesting alfalfa (organic experience preferred)
5+ years of farm maintenance experience
Experience working and managing pivot watering systems and other large-scale farming equipment
Knowledge of and experience in current agricultural practices
Experience and knowledge of safe equipment operation
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (MS Teams, Word, Excel, etc.)
Skills and Core Competencies
Leadership : Proven track record of leading, managing, and inspiring a team
Strategize: Ability to assess and communicate timelines, efficiency, and risk to cropsseason
Communication: Provide clear, transparent communication with leadership, reporting all changes, issues, and needs to the management team
Additional Requirements?
Must pass required background checks
Valid driver's license required
Physical Requirements
Must be able to climb, squat, bend, twist, stand for at least 8-10 hours per day and lift up to 50 pounds?
Must be able and willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions?
Silver Lion Farms is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Silver Lion Farms is an E-Verify participant.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
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