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Job Ref:	568412275
Employer:	Ag Jobs
Company Name:	Silver Lion Farms
Category:	Cannabis - Hemp Equipment - Machinery Farming Greenhouse Maintenance – Repair Management Operations Organic Production Seed Supply Chain – Distribution – Shipping
Job Type:	Full Time
Location
Country:	United States
State:	Nevada
City:	Ely
Map:	United States, Nevada, Ely (Show on map)
Description
Silver Lions Farms is looking for an experienced and dedicated farmer to be our Head of Farming & Crop Production and join our team in Ely, Nevada. Silver Lion Farms is seeking an experienced alfalfa farmer to plan and manage the execution of the day-to-day farming operations on our nearly 2400 organic acres to plant, grow, and harvest various crop rotations, including hemp, alfalfa, and trite. This includes directing and managing all permanent and temporary staff, outsourced resources, and training the field team on various tasks and execution. This is a leadership position that will work directly with the executive team to plan, manage, and lead all farming operations. Our ideal candidate has at least 5 years' of leadership experience and is an expert in growing alfalfa, plant cycles, field preparation, pivot equipment, and labor management. You will also have experience maintaining work orders and records using AgWorld or similar software and are a deadline-driven, confident, and dependable leader who can work well with their team and executive management to lead farming operations. About Us: www.silverlionfarms.com Our Retail Products: www.ru-well.com Silver Lion Farms is a privately held Silver Lion Farms is a privately held organic CBD supply chain company established in 2018 and based in Ely, Nevada. As a vertically integrated seed-to-extraction company, we are committed to setting the gold standard for industrial-scale standardization and efficiency in USDA-certified Certified Organic CBD production. We are a small but mighty team of 50, with most of our employees working onsite at our beautiful campus, which includes 2400 organic acres and a state-of-the-art greenhouse north of Ely, Nevada. The remaining team members collaborate remotely around the western United States. Our mission extends beyond revolutionizing the commercial CBD industry; we aim to positively impact the communities we invest in and transform the lives of our customers and team members. What We Offer: 100% company-paid employee Medical, Dental, & Life Insurance (Vision insurance is also available) Competitive PTO policy 401k Program Employer-paid on-site housing Career growth and development opportunities Company vehicle Head of Farming & Crop Production Core Duties & Responsibilities Field Preparation Ensure that fields are properly conditioned in the Fall to include required disc'ing/tilling, and nutrient treatments are properly applied Cover crops are planted per the Farm Plan Planting Ensure that preparations are made prior to planting per the Farm Plan: Seedlings are ready for planting Seed is ready for planting Equipment is ready and in proper condition Plant fields in the cadence (timing, equipment, and fields) per Farm Plan: Seedlings Direct seed Grow & Field Maintenance Ensure watering is at a specified water depth of 12 inches or as specified by the Farm Plan Ensuring pivots are maintained and operational Ensure organic weed control is conducted according to the Farm Plan (rotation every 20 days) Ensure soil testing is completed as specified in the Farm Plan Ensure nutrients are applied per the Farming Plan Partners with equipment mechanics manager to ensure maintenance records are maintained and identifies/coordinates repairs Harvest Ensure that the harvest is conducted per the Farm Plan Management Manages, leads, and trains a core team of Farm Laborers Delegates work responsibilities as needed to properly supervise work activities, timelines, and labor staff Coordinates with the Labor Administrator to plan and schedule labor team schedules Ensures adequate staff are present and ready to execute the Farming Plan Farm Planning Works with the management team to plan the seasonal field preparation, planting, field maintenance, and harvest and develop the farm plan Labor requirements Farm and labor equipment Crop requirements Maintains daily work orders and records in AgWorld for all farm-related activities (watering schedules, topicals, planting, harvest, labor team's job assignments, etc.) Minimum Requirements Education and Experience Thorough knowledge of farming, plant cycles, field preparation, pivot equipment, and labor management 5+ years of experience farming, growing and harvesting alfalfa 5+ years of farm maintenance experience Experience working and managing pivot watering systems and other large-scale farming equipment Knowledge of and experience in current agricultural practices Experience & knowledge of safe equipment operation Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (MS Teams, Word, Excel, etc.) Skills & Core Competencies Leadership: Proven track record of leading, managing, and inspiring a team Strategize: Ability to assess and communicate timelines, efficiency, and risk to crops' season Communication: Provide clear, transparent communication with leadership, reporting all changes, issues, and needs to the management team Physical Requirements Must be able to climb, squat, bend, twist, stand for at least 8-10 hours per day and lift up to 50 pounds Must be able and willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions Silver Lion Farms is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Silver Lion Farms is an E-Verify participant.

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