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Fox Valleyaire Food Farm is a small regenerative organic farm in Jupiter, Florida. Were looking for a dependable, hardworking Farm Hand to join our team for a full-time, year-round position. Position Summary The Farm Hand works alongside the farm team to help with the day-to-day work of a small regenerative organic farm. This is a hands-on, physical position involving crop production, harvesting, livestock care (chickens), farm maintenance, and general farm tasks. The Farm Hand will work under the direction of the Farm Manager/Owners. Duties will vary seasonally based on what is needed on the farm. Primary Responsibilities: Vegetable Production - Seed and transplant crops - Weed, cultivate, mulch, and maintain crop beds - Help maintain irrigation - Harvest vegetables - Wash, pack, label, and store produce - Report problems, damage, pests, or disease to the Farm Manager Livestock Care - Assist with chicken maintenance - feeding and watering, cleaning and maintaining coops, shelters, and animal areas. Farm Maintenance and General Labor - Clear fallen branches, palm fronds, and other debris - Rake and maintain pathways and work areas - Help keep the nursery, tool shed, wash/pack area, and other farm spaces clean and organized - Clean and properly store tools and equipment - Assist with general farm maintenance and groundskeeping - Safely use hand tools, wheelbarrows, carts, small power tools, and other farm equipment as trained General Farm Support - Record harvest quantities and other basic information as requested - Follow farm safety, food-safety, and animal-care safety procedures - Follow instructions and communicate any problems or needs to the Farm Manager - Help where needed to keep the farm operating smoothly Physical Requirements: - Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs. - Ability to walk, stand, bend, kneel, squat, and perform physical work for extended periods - Ability to work outdoors in Florida heat, humidity, and normal weather conditions - Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks - Ability to work safely around farm animals (chickens) Work Environment: - Primarily outdoors on a working farm - Exposure to heat, humidity, insects, dirt, and uneven ground - Early mornings and occasional weekend work may be required depending on the season - Employees will not be expected to work during unsafe weather conditions What Were Looking For: - Dependable and willing to work hard - Comfortable with physical, outdoor work - Able to follow instructions and work as part of a small team - Willing to learn new skills and take on different farm tasks - Respectful of coworkers, customers, animals, and the farm environment - Interest/experience in regenerative and organic farming is a plus, but previous farm experience is not required Other Duties: Farm work changes with the seasons and everyday looks different - employees may be asked to help with other reasonable farm tasks as needed.

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