Farm Hand
Dairy Flat Farm is looking for a Farmhand to work at our regenerative farm just outside Daylesford.
You must have a solid agricultural background and be familiar with farm machinery and it's upkeep. You should have experience in a Market Garden environment and be able to propagate and plant adhering to a seasonal calendar. The candidate should also be well versed in succession planting in order to ensure a constant supply of vegetables for our Restaurant and Cafe.
A manual drivers license is required and experience with a tractor and machinery is essential.
What You'll Do:
* Assist with all aspects of vegetable production: seeding, planting, weeding, harvesting, washing, and packing
* Manage beds using no-till or low-till techniques
* Apply compost, cover crops, and other regenerative practices to build soil fertility
* Operate small farm tools and equipment
* Support irrigation, pest management, and post-harvest processes
* Contribute to overall farm maintenance and daily operations
Some knowledge of Organics or Biodynamics would also be highly regarded.
We will contact only candidates that meet the required level of experience.