Farm Lead

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Farm Lead
What is Grocery Connect? 

Grocery Connect brings grocery shopping into communities traditionally referred to as food deserts. Composed of service centers in the community, Grocery Connect is staffed by a concierge, The concierge will work with connections on how to order via the Kroger platforms, support clients in the order placement process, assist with benefits eligibility and registration to increase their purchasing power, and liaison with Kroger for situations that may need special support. With Kroger as our grocery partner, we will utilize their online shopping platforms as well as Kroger trucks and drivers for deliveries to the service center.

Who We Are 

Grocery Connect is an initiative under the Bonton Farms organization. Bonton Farms’ mission is to “Transform lives by disrupting systems of inequity, laying a foundation where change yields health, wholeness and opportunity as the norm.” Grocery Connect is a team who are working to disrupt the systems that have created food deserts and to act as a relief agent in communities where it’s harder to grocery shop and access fresh and whole foods.

Overview

The Farm Lead will report to the Senior Farm Lead. A Farm Lead is responsible for assisting in planning, organizing, directing, leading and evaluating the operations and functions of the farm. They will grow crops, raise and breed livestock and market farm products, as well as lead the farm team, apprentices, and volunteers in various daily tasks. The Farm Lead will also perform administrative functions like purchasing supplies, reviewing orders, inventory control and maintaining relationships with vendors and clients in the absence of the Senior Farm Lead. The role assists at all Bonton Farms locations, and has to be flexible based upon the evolving needs. 

Responsibilities: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment. 

Duties:

• Work with Senior Farm Lead to on the overall operations of the farm. 
• A critical component of this role includes training, mentoring, and managing Bonton Farms apprentices who participate in our workforce development program. Operate with a servant leaders heart and attitude each day on all tasks which include coordination of schedules, training and developing people on various tasks and character traits, observing areas of development and providing the daily assignments. Be hands-on with the farm team to ensure modeling of behaviors and outcomes expected. 
• Manage volunteers by providing them with direction, monitoring their progress throughout their time on the farm, retraining in instances, and providing the narrative around Bonton Farms and the Bonton community. 
• Play needed roles in planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities to provide high quality with abundant vegetation. 
• Provide input and leadership for practices and management of the healthier and higher producing livestock. 
• Utilize best practices in regenerative agriculture throughout farm operations. 
• Create and maintain inventory controls throughout the farms utilizing systems and processes that not only encompass vegetation and   livestock, but all equipment, tools, and other miscellaneous items on the farm. 
• Assist in the delegation and review of daily tasks to ensure completion 
• Track and document farm standards of operating practices (SOPs) at the farms. 
• Review with the Senior Farm Lead the business needs to purchase farm machinery, livestock, seed, feed, and other supplies prior to purchase. 
• Work with other departments in planning of the vegetation and livestock production, supply harvest of crops and animal products, as well as assist in the development plans and opportunities for apprentices in various other areas. 
• Assess challenges and recommend solutions for the farm, ensuring that the farm operations for crop and livestock are sustainable. 
• Understand and help implement processes and systems for increased production and enhanced efficiency. 
• Develop and build relationships with vendors, suppliers and customers. 
• Culture: Showcase the values of the organization (Courage, Love, Unity and Excellence) to all within the organization, community, visitors, donors, and all others engaged with Bonton Farms to increase positive social impact. 

Requirements:

• Having 2 or more years of farming experience eit