Farm Operations Manager – Regronomy

Last Updated On: October 8th, 2025 at 03:12PM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
314 AW Willis Ave
Memphis, Tennessee, 38105

Primary Contact: Mike Larrivee
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 9013833549
    Email: mike@theworkscdc.org

Website: https://www.theworkscdc.org/

Internship information

General Farm Description: About Regronomy Regronomy is building a new kind of food system in Memphis and the Mid-South. As a local produce distributor, we contract with established farms to grow high-quality crops like tomatoes, berries, and herbs in controlled environments. We aggregate, wash, pack, and distribute these products under the “Memphis Grown” brand to major retailers and institutional buyers. Our mission is to capture part of the $542 million annual produce market currently consumed in the region by building a reliable, resilient, and equitable local food system. Farmers benefit from guaranteed contracts and technical support, while retailers gain consistent, longer-lasting produce with a strong local identity. Regronomy is currently in the startup and trial phase, preparing to launch operations at our pilot production site in 2026. This initial phase will establish production credibility through high-quality execution of contracted crops and retail-standard processing. The Farm Operations Manager will play a critical role in proving the model, ensuring consistency, and building the foundation for scaling across additional sites in the Mid-South region.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: December 1. 2025
Internship Ends: Dec 1, 2026
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
Minimum Length of Stay: 6 months

Internship Details:

Position Summary
The Farm Operations Manager will oversee day-to-day agricultural production within Regronomy’s grower network, with a primary focus in Year 1 on operations at the pilot site. This role ensures that both owned and contracted farms meet yield, quality, and food safety standards while implementing standardized protocols for efficiency and consistency. The Manager will also coordinate with Regronomy’s aggregation and distribution operations to maintain reliable supply to retail and institutional clients.

As the project develops, responsibilities may remain focused on the pilot site or expand in coordination with additional management positions as the production network grows.

 

 

Key Responsibilities
– Production Oversight
  • Direct crop production activities including planting, irrigation, nutrient management, pest control, harvesting, and post-harvest handling/storage.
  • Develop and implement standardized crop plans aligned with Regronomy’s high-tunnel production strategy.
  • Provide technical support and training to contract growers, ensuring adherence to Regronomy’s protocols.

Site Management
  • Routinely maintain equipment, tools, and machinery
  • Keep an organized, clean, and efficient workspace

– Food Safety & Quality Control
  • Enforce umbrella food safety certification standards and monitor compliance.
  • Ensure harvest meets retail grading and packaging requirements.
  • Serve as Food Safety Manager to ensure compliance with Good Agricultural Practice/Good       Handling Practice (GAP/GHP) and/or Group GAP certification.

– Coordination & Logistics
  • Schedule harvest deliveries (2–3 times per week) and coordinate with aggregation facilities.
  • Communicate with customers about weekly availability
  • Work with Regronomy’s distribution team to align supply with retailer delivery schedules.

– Farmer Relations & Support
  • Build strong, transparent relationships with grower partners.
  • Direct farmers to NRCS resources for cost-share applications of infrastructure improvements.
  • Guarantee contracted volumes and premium pricing agreements are met.

– Data & Reporting
  • Maintain accurate production and harvest records.
  • Monitor expenses and ensure compliance with operating budgets.
  • Track key performance metrics (labor, yield, quality, shelf life, delivery success).

Qualifications
– Minimum 5 years of agricultural production experience; at least 2 years in management.
– Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, horticulture, agronomy, or related field preferred.
– Hands-on experience with controlled environment agriculture (high tunnels, substrate/soil production).
– Familiarity with irrigation, equipment management, pest/disease management, and 

 

post-harvest handling.
– Strong leadership, training, and communication skills.
– Proficiency in record-keeping, budgeting, and standard office software.
– Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and current insurance.
– Knowledge of GAP, FSMA, or related food safety standards.
– Ability to foster a safe, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
– Comfort using digital tools (Google Drive, shared databases, mobile apps) for production and compliance tracking.
-Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot production challenges and adapt quickly under changing conditions.
– Ability to routinely lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks in varied weather conditions.
– Willingness to work flexible or irregular hours as dictated by crop cycles and operational needs.
– Basic mechanical competency, including routine maintenance and troubleshooting of farm equipment.

Compensation
– Compensation for this role is $60,000-$70,000 depending on experience

Why Join Regronomy?
– Play a key role in building a regional food system that prioritizes local farmers, healthy communities, and economic resilience.
– Help scale a network projected to reach 75–100 production sites and 7–10 million pounds of produce annually within five years.
– Be part of an entrepreneurial team redefining how Memphis and the Mid-South access fresh, reliable, and local food.

Educational Opportunities: - Play a key role in building a regional food system that prioritizes local farmers, healthy communities, and economic resilience. - Help scale a network projected to reach 75–100 production sites and 7–10 million pounds of produce annually within five years. - Be part of an entrepreneurial team redefining how Memphis and the Mid-South access fresh, reliable, and local food.

Skills Desired: Qualifications - Minimum 5 years of agricultural production experience; at least 2 years in management. - Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, horticulture, agronomy, or related field preferred. - Hands-on experience with controlled environment agriculture (high tunnels, substrate/soil production). - Familiarity with irrigation, equipment management, pest/disease management, and post-harvest handling. - Strong leadership, training, and communication skills. - Proficiency in record-keeping, budgeting, and standard office software. - Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and current insurance. - Knowledge of GAP, FSMA, or related food safety standards. - Ability to foster a safe, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. - Comfort using digital tools (Google Drive, shared databases, mobile apps) for production and compliance tracking. -Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot production challenges and adapt quickly under changing conditions. - Ability to routinely lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks in varied weather conditions. - Willingness to work flexible or irregular hours as dictated by crop cycles and operational needs. - Basic mechanical competency, including routine maintenance and troubleshooting of farm equipment.

Meals: No

Stipend: Yes, up to $5,800.00 per month

Housing: No

Preferred method of Contact: Email