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UC SAREP is seeking a new staff person to coordinate statewide agritourism support by UC Cooperative Extension and the Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), with an anticipated state date of March 2021. https://sarep.ucdavis.edu/about/careers Applications due 1/15/2021 Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the Food & Society Coordinator at the UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SAREP), work primarily with UC SAREP and provide administrative coordination and programmatic leadership for agritourism activities for UC Agriculture and Natural Resources. Responsibilities include design and implementation of extension and outreach programming on topics related to diversification of agricultural operations through agritourism and direct marketing, fundraising to support these activities, administrative and programmatic support for other SAREP projects, participation in SAREP unit planning, and participation in appropriate UC ANR workgroups and conferences.

Willowsford Farm is looking for seasonal farmers to help support our CSA and wholesale operation in Northern Virginia. We grow certified organic produce and raise laying hens on pasture to support our 400+ member CSA, local wholesale outlets, and online sales. The seasonal farmer will help with all aspects of production, including seeding, transplanting, field maintenance, harvest, packing, and more. This is an opportunity for professional farmers to hone their skills and take on more responsibility. $15-17/hour, season running from April-November.

The vineyard at Paicines Ranch is a uniquely designed polyculture with a partial overhead trellis system that allows for grazing of the vineyard throughout the year. This eliminates the need for tillage/mowing/herbicides and encourages a diversity of perennial and annual plants on the vineyard floor. Paicines Ranch is 7500 acres of holistically managed, certified organic rangeland, irrigated cropland and vineyards located on the central coast of California. Our focus is on how to imagine, design, create and manage agricultural practices that grow and support ecosystem health, are economically viable and inspiring. In particular we seek an intelligent/hard worker who is creative, open-minded, and skilled in viticulture principles and practices. Applicant should have a passion for working with nature to restore health, diversity and beauty to the natural world. Primary responsibilities: This position would work directly with the director of vineyard operations and assist with all aspects of the vineyard farming operation including irrigation; disease and pest monitoring, prevention and control; soil health improvements; management of vineyard biodiversity; pruning and training; harvest; yield estimates; equipment care; record keeping; etc. Job requirements:• Three years or more of related experience• Openness to new ideas, innovation and experimentation• Good organizational and practical skills• Appreciation of and capacity for doing physical work for extended periods of time along with periodic office work• Ability to work with, train, and mentor workers and apprentices/interns• Competence in operation of standard transmission vehicles, quads, tractors, and skid loader, and a good driving record• Experience with organic certification compliance and record keeping• Private Applicator Certificate or ability to obtain this• Creative problem solving and decision-making• Experience supervising workers and apprentices• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently• Good communication skills and ability to document and explain work to others• Computer skills including competency in Excel• Experience with compliance and record keeping for organic certification and other certifying organizations Additional skills that would be valuable to this position:• Bilingual – English/Spanish• Experience working with livestock (sheep) Benefits:• Compensation is dependent upon experience• Paid time off – vacation, sick leave, and holidays• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions• Health Insurance• Housing on the ranch is a possibility (if single) (Benefits available after 3 month trial period)

This position will be responsible for the stewardship of land management for all aspects of the orchard and fruit production on the property. Currently the orchard is 3 acres, 1300 apple trees with a 2000 capacity - espalier style management.​ ​This role may work part-time in annual vegetable production or animal husbandry. Orchardists will assist with resort events and guest engagement when related to orchards.

AgBiome is a revolutionary agriculture research and discovery company in Research Triangle Park, NC. We are committed to decreasing risk and improving yield in order to feed our growing world population. The Agronomist - Organic Production is considered a valuable member of the organization and must have the vision, drive, creativity, and interpersonal skills to succeed in meeting company objectives. This role will have accountability to the Director of Technical Service/Field Biology and will be responsible for being a key technical partner to organic producers and a key resource to the larger AgBiome company. This position requires a broad understanding of the business model and the role organic producers play in the entire agricultural/food value chain. The ideal candidate has a solid grounding in crops and farming techniques. AgBiome launched its first biological product HowlerⓇ fungicide in 2019 and plans to launch its next biological fungicide Theia™ in 2021. In addition to these initial launches, the company has a rich pipeline of biological products currently in various Research and Development phases. The Agronomist - Organic Production is responsible for understanding the unique needs of the organic agricultural producer. This role will serve as a key partner to growers in the US and Canada and will serve as a bridge between the producer and AgBiome. The Agronomist - Organic Production position is entirely field-based. At periods of time, there may be significant travel (~75%) expected including to customer locations and to the AgBiome headquarters in Research Triangle Park, NC. Location flexible. Key Responsibilities and Activities:Identify and work with key organic growers to understand their unique business challengesBe a resource and expert for the AgBiome organization in integrated organic production of key crops, production of technical collateral, and other sales toolsBuild awareness of and demand for AgBiome products with organic growers and recommend as appropriateDrive and support sales of AgBiome products into the US/Canada organic crop sectorSupport and work within the AgBiome Technical Service and Sales teamIdentify key influencers in the sector - University, Governmental and Private Organizations, and Supply/Food Chain - gain knowledge, represent AgBiome’s interests, influence the direction of these organizations, and ensure that the AgBiome brand is promotedRepresent AgBiome and network at trade shows/conferencesDevelop written reports about the efficacy and performance of AgBiome products for use in marketing materials, trade journals, technical reports, and other publicationsDetermine and evaluate the technical positioning of AgBiome products in organic crop management programsIdentify new opportunities for AgBiome productsRecommend best methods for using AgBiome products in producers’ agronomic practicesCoordinate demonstration work with growersRecommend evaluation programs for R&D trials, and participate in new product design activitiesIdentify and characterize competitive products in the sector as well as potential business development and acquisition opportunities.Serve as a technical resource to AgBiome employees on organic production and pest managementPredict and communicate future trends to the larger AgBiome communityUnderstand the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) requirements for organic production and the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) certification process and monitor changes Qualifications and Experience:B.S. in an agricultural discipline, such as agronomy, horticulture, crop production, pest management. M.S. is preferred.Minimum 5 years+ working in organic productionCertified Professional Agronomist (CPAg) or Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) credential a plusPossess a broad understanding of organic crop production, pest management technology, and field research techniques including the use of statistics and analyticsStrong interpersonal and networking skillsExcellent written and verbal skillsMotivated, proven self-starter Principals only, please Please apply through our website https://www.agbiome.com/careers/