Farm Manager – The Organic Farm School

Last Updated On: February 4th, 2026 at 11:47AM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
6390 Maxwelton
Clinton, Washington, 98236

Primary Contact: Judy Feldman
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 360-969-5196
    Email: judy@organicfarmschool.org

Website: https://www.organicfarmschool.org

Internship information

General Farm Description: The Organic Farm School is a small but established non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable agriculture production, farmer education, and community engagement. We have a good reputation throughout the PNW. Since 2009, we have trained and launched 85 organic farmers nationwide, with 57 currently working in farming or farm-related roles. Many of our graduates are making a positive impact here in our local community. Over the next two years, we will expand our operation from 5 to more than 12 acres, maintaining emphasis on certified organic vegetable and seed production. Longer term, we plan to incorporate regenerative livestock management and hay production into our program on additional acreage.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: March 1, 2026
Internship Ends: none at this time
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: February 16, 2026
Minimum Length of Stay: one year

Internship Details:

We are looking for an EXPERIENCED Farm Manager.

We seek an experienced, hands-on Farm Manager to lead our certified organic farm. The

ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing all aspects of a commercial

farm operation, mentoring staff, and driving production and revenue goals.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of full-time, hands-on management experience on a commercial

organic vegetable and/or seed farm of at least 10 acres, with demonstrated leadership in

scaling up production. Experience with regenerative livestock management and hay

production is highly desirable. Note: Academic coursework, internships, or volunteer roles

alone do not meet this requirement.

• Documented success in vegetable crop planning, budgeting, staff supervision, and

sales across multiple market outlets (wholesale, farmers market, farm stand, local

food hub, etc.).

• Proven leadership in supervising farm teams, training staff, and making

independent operational decisions.

• Experience managing certified organic farm systems and implementing

regenerative practices, including judicious use of tillage, tarping, rotational grazing

of livestock, cover cropping, and pest management via exclusion methods.

• Strong communication skills and comfort with public speaking, including leading

community tours.

• Ability to maintain operational logs, adhere to budgets, and meet

production/revenue goals.

• References required from previous employers, plus documentation of past farm

management roles (e.g., crop plans, budgets, operational logs).

• Must be a U.S. citizen

• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license

Desirable Traits

• A love of complexity and a healthy sense of humor.

• Enthusiasm for working with a leadership team and mentoring apprentice farmers.

• Passion for fresh, locally grown food and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of farm operations, including seeding, transplanting, irrigating,

harvesting, processing, and marketing

• Take primary responsibility for increasing both vegetable and seed production as the farm

expands from 5 to over 12 acres in the next two years, ensuring continued excellence in

certified organic practices and meeting production and revenue goals.

• Collaborate with current farm team to implement and refine crop plans.

• Manage multiple market outlets to maximize revenue and stay on budget.

• Lead farm staff, fostering a culture of, learning, collaboration, and market success,

while adhering to the OFS Mission and Vision.

• Represent OFS in the community through tours, outreach, and public speaking.

Educational Opportunities: This is for an experienced Farm Manager, not an intern.

Skills Desired: Mixed Vegetable Production, mentoring skills, tractor skills, seed and hay production skills are a bonus

Meals: no

Stipend: This is a paid position, salaried, with benefits.

Housing: no

Preferred method of Contact: email