Hops Farm Job in Montrose, Colorado

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Hops Farm Job in Colorado – Farm Assistant at Billy Goat Hop Farm in Montrose – 2020

We are Chris and Audrey, the owners and operators of Billy Goat Hop Farm, a 30 acre hop farm in Montrose, CO. The farm started in 2017 and this upcoming season will be our third harvest. We grow 11 varieties of hops and do all of the harvesting and processing ourselves onsite. We sell all of our hops direct to breweries throughout Colorado and the Southwest.

We are looking for a Farm Assistant who would like to learn about hop farming from start to finish for a full season. This person will help with all tasks around the farm, especially with our state of the art drip irrigation system. This is an awesome opportunity to learn more about farming and processing hops. It is also great hands-on training and experience running a drip irrigation system and chemigation, as well as spotting,diagnosing and treating disease and pests through both natural and chemical means. In addition, one will get to tractor work with diverse implements.

Check out our website! www.billygoathopfarm.com

Hops Farm Job Description and Responsibilities

We’re roughly looking for 40 hours a week, although there is flexibility in the schedule.

• Weeding – hand and hoe
• Stringing and Training – tying the coconut coir from the trellis to the ground, and twisting the hop vines around the coir
• Tractor work – mowing, discing, marking
• Irrigation
• Cleaning out the drip tubes,
• Turning on and off the system and regulating the flow
• Keeping track of time for each zone and changing zones accordingly
• Helping with chemigation
• Harvest – picking, drying and baling
• Pelletizing and Packaging

Skills and Requirements

• Eager to learn about hops and drip irrigation systems!!
• Some previous farming experience is desired, but not necessary. Hops are a very specialized crop and we are happy to teach those unique skills if there is a desire to learn.
• Ability to drive, or learn to drive, a tractor and attach / detach implements
• Excellent work ethic and self motivation
• Ability to make smart decisions solo
• Good communication skills
• Energetic, fun, and sense of humor
• Strong back and knees – able to lift 50lbs and be on your feet all day
• Ability to work outside all day in all weather conditions

Dates: Ideally, mid-May through mid-October 2020

Compensation

• Pay is $13/hr.
• If you have a camper or vehicle that you can live out of, you’re welcome to live on the farm for free. There is a portable toilet and kitchen.

Other Perks!

By design, we are located right along the San Juan Mountains to play in during time off. There are endless hiking trails and climbing routes. The Uncompahgre River is a stone’s throw away with lots of boating and fishing options, and early and late season you can catch some awesome ski lines.

How to Apply for the Hops Farm Job

Email your resume and a personal note about yourself to us at: billygoathopfarm@gmail.com
Feel free to email any questions as well.

 

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