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Farm General Manager – Organic Outdoor Farm position at Hale Akua Garden Farm in Hilo, HI.

About Us: Our organic farm in Haiku is committed to sustainable agriculture and regenerative practices. We aim to create a thriving ecosystem through promoting compassion and innovation while providing high‑quality organic produce.

• Oversee daily farm operations, ensuring strict adherence to organic practices and sustainability principles.
• Maintain CCOF organic certification and keep a paper trail of all relevant documents to maintain certification.
• Conduct morning meetings with staff and delegate tasks for day‑to‑day operations.
• Employee KPI tracking to maximize efficiency.
• Track and report farm employee payroll through utilization of relevant software.
• Maintain regular, trustworthy communication with farm owner and founder.
• Manage and develop our diverse team, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Implement effective team‑building strategies to enhance productivity and employee satisfaction.
• Supervise the maintenance and care of poultry, ensuring optimal nutrition, cleanliness, and welfare.
• Utilize introductory mycology knowledge to incorporate beneficial fungi into our farming practices.
• Oversight of our aquaponics system and monitoring welfare of farm‑raised tilapia.
• Oversight of our Black soldier fly larvae breeding production, cultivation, and coinciding record keeping.
• Maintain livestock health and nutrition, troubleshooting any health issues as they arise.
• Track and document farm activities, including harvest, planting, maintenance and garden mapping.
• Conduct regular water quality testing.
• Maintain and troubleshoot communications of our irrigation system.
• Utilize analytical record‑keeping methods to monitor farm productivity and efficiency, particularly in a non‑profit setting.
• Utilize farm‑grown superfoods to create a balanced diet for farm livestock.
• Utilize Microsoft Office products to create invoice reports, P&L reports, manage data, and facilitate communication (Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Maintain farm profit & loss documents monthly.
• Keep an activity log and maintain clean record keeping of all farm‑related receipts and expenses.
• Send and record all farm‑related invoices to customers.
• Maintain communications and outreach to current clientele.
• Market and canvass our products to potential new buyers and clients.
• Communications with office staff to create pick‑list menus for retreat center guests and caterers.
• Keep our farm bountiful and beautiful; tend to our livestock, gardens, and staff with love and care while maintaining a sustainable closed‑loop system mentality.

• Current residency on Maui, HI.
• 4‑year bachelor’s degree in horticulture, environmental science, ecology, biology, zoology, geology, business, or a related field.
• Farm management experience 5+ years.
• 3‑5+ years of previous experience in poultry (duck/chicken) farming.
• Introductory experience in mycology.
• Strong background in livestock maintenance, nutrition, and troubleshooting.
• Previous experience in aquaponics is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience utilizing Microsoft Office products (Excel, Access) in a professional setting.
• Compelling communication skills, demonstrating intelligence, compassion, and understanding.
• Impeccable organizational skill‑set and technologically savvy.
• Personable and collaborative management style, promoting teamwork.
• Demonstrated experience in a garden or farm performing labor‑intensive tasks while managing strict activity logs, including harvest, planting, perpetual harvest practices, and garden mapping.
• Knowledge and experience in managing farm fertility and building compost systems.
• Experience in managing a complex irrigation system and both communicating and troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Genuine love and passion for animal care and welfare.
• Valid Hawai‘i driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.

• Be part of a dedicated team making a positive impact on the environment and community and promoting closed‑loop systems innovation.
• Work in a picturesque location surrounded by nature and beauty.
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement within the organic farming community at Hale Akua Garden Farm.