What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Hand position at Southern Flora Farms?
Company Description
Southern Flora Farms is a sustainable flower farm operated by Kristin and Will Nickels in Wartrace, Tennessee. Situated on 40-acres nestled in the rolling hills of middle Tennessee, our biodynamic farm focuses on regenerative practices and offers seasonal specialty cut flowers for the farmers markets, grocery stores, and events in the Franklin/Nashville area. In the off-season, the farm crafts fresh evergreen and dried floral wreaths using elements grown and foraged. We are in the process of expanding our produce and regeneratively raised meat programs and are seeking sustainably-minded, self-motivated individuals to join our crew for the 2025 season. Positions are available February through November.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Farm Hand at Southern Flora Farms in Wartrace, Tennessee. The Farm Hand will be responsible for planting, weeding, trellising tall flower crops, harvesting, washing and packing produce, and making flower bouquets. Farm Hands need to be able to bend, squat, or stand for long periods of time as well as lift buckets of flowers and bins of produce that can weigh up to 50 lbs. This role is primarily spent outdoors in the elements throughout the whole season. Appropriate clothing for the weather is required.
Farm experience is not required as we will happily train you! However, there are many skills that will help you enjoy and excel at this job that cannot be taught. This may include but is not limited to:
- Flexible and adaptable to changing conditions, plans, tasks
- Excited by sustainability, regenerative agriculture, local food and flower movement
- Able to work on a team as well as independently
- Unbothered by a toddler under your feet (this is kept to a minimum, but very possible)
- Ability to follow directions
- Observant, present, and patient
- Respectful, considerate, and compassionate
- Able to do repetitive tasks
- Bring your hustle every day!
Preferred Qualifications
- Livestock and Farm Equipment skills
- Harvesting and Agriculture experience
- Ability to work effectively in a farm environment
- Knowledge of sustainable farming practices
- Strong work ethic and physical stamina
- Experience with seasonal flower cultivation is a plus
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
Salary : $15 - $18