What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Manager position at Belltown Farms?
Farm Manager
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Champion, Nebraska
Compensation: Competitive salary, bonus opportunity, and benefits.
Reports to: Regional Farm Manager
Belltown Farms is looking for a Farm Manager to lead our farming activities in Champion, Nebraska.
ABOUT BELLTOWN FARMS
Belltown Farms owns and operates large scale farms in the US, transitioning land to USDA certified organic and operating them in line with regenerative principles. Belltown believes that regenerative farming provides an opportunity to produce healthy food, while having a positive impact on soil health, biodiversity, carbon emissions and local communities, as well as delivering compelling financial returns for investors. Belltown acquired its first farm in 2019 and aims to grow to 100,000 acres by 2029, spread across the US.
ABOUT THE CHAMPION VALLEY FARM
Belltown Farms operates ~4,500 acres in Chase County where it grows corn, soybeans, wheat, and alfalfa using regenerative practices. First acquired in 2021, the farm grows primarily organic grain and hay crops.
SUMMARY OF JOB
Farming Operations: Coordinating and developing farm employees; managing spreading, tillage, planting, cultivating, and harvest operations; balancing production with regenerative ag practices; conditioning and drying of grain; adoption of farm software’s and farm technologies
Farm Business Management: Budget creation and procurement of supplies and materials; excellent record keeping; inventory management and logistics; preparing reports on operational and financial performance of the farm; maintaining positive business and community relationships
As the ideal candidate for this position, you will have MUCH OF the following experience and skills:
- Required: Leadership and mentoring of farming team
- Hands on management of large-scale farming operations, ideally organic
- Development and management of crop plan
- Budgeting, P&L management
WHO YOU ARE:
- Enthusiasm for regenerative/organic production systems
- Excellent communication skills and aptitude for people leadership
- Excitement to learn and willingness to experiment with new practices and technologies
- Ability to make decisions in complex environments and to react to shifting priorities
REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to work additional hours during Harvest seasons
- Valid Driver’s License; clean driving record
- DOT Physical (upon hire) and pass background checks
- Competitive salary, based on experience
- Quarterly bonus opportunity
- Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% employer-paid for employee and 50% for dependents)
- Life and disability benefit plans
- 401k with employer matching contribution
Physical DEMANDS
- Working outdoors and walking on uneven terrain
- Ability to work in dusty conditions
- Ability to sit, climb and balance as well as bend and kneel frequently
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds or more occasionally. Twisting with weight as needed.
- Manual dexterity, coordination and constant movement and use of limbs required.
Belltown is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring equality, tackling discrimination, promoting diversity in our workforce, creating an inclusive working environment, and fostering good relationships between diverse groups of employees. All employees and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, marital or civil union status, disability, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or any other class protected.