Careers

ABOUT BELLTOWN FARMS

Belltown Farms owns and operates large scale farms in the US, transitioning land to USDA certified organic, and operating them in line with regenerative principles. Belltown believes that regenerative farming provides an opportunity to produce healthy food, while having a positive impact on soil health, biodiversity, carbon emissions and local communities, as well as delivering compelling financial returns for investors.

To apply for any roles listed please send your resume and cover letter to careers@belltownfarms.com

THE DECATUR, MICHIGAN FARM

Belltown Farms operates 2,500 acres in Southeast Michigan where it plans to grow organic corn, organic soybeans, and organic wheat using regenerative practices. The first organic crop will be in 2021. Belltown will grow this operation to 3,000 – 4,000 acres over the next few years.

Experienced Farm Equipment Operator & Labourer

Farm Manager

THE HOME FARM, HUDSON

In addition to 5-8 large scale farms in the Midwest and other parts of the US, Belltown will operate a “showcase farm” in the Hudson Valley. This will be a commercial farm, operating ~1,500 acres, primarily in grains. It will serve as the headquarters for Belltown’s farming operations, hosting a broad range of functions including grain trading, farmer training, and crop trials.

Given its location near Manhattan, the Hudson Valley farm will also act as the public-facing arm of Belltown, helping to catalyze the broad adoption of regenerative farming practices through engagement with a broad range of influencers (chefs, consumers, scientists, politicians). Over time it will likely develop a hospitality offering, hosting educational events, collaborating with partners throughout the local and global food community, and offering produce to the public directly via a farm shop and cafe.

Farm Director

EXPERIENCED FARM EQUIPMENT OPERATOR & LABOURER

Location: Decatur, MI
Compensation: $40-60k plus benefits
Timing: start as soon as possible

The role will include:

General Field Work
Tractor driving, row cultivation, tillage (mold board plough, chisel plough, disc, vertical tillage), planting (grain drill, & no till planter), mowing (field and ditches), harvesting (combine), spreading fertility, Semi Truck Hauling
Day to day maintenance of tractors and equipment
Operation and maintenance of center pivot irrigation systems

The ideal candidate will have much of the following experience:

2-4 years farming 200+ acres
Organic farming experience
Row crops, including corn, soy, wheat
Basic understanding of grain bin operations and grain conditioning
Regenerative agriculture mindset
Understanding of Precision Ag systems on equipment
Commercial driver’s license

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FARM MANAGER

Location: Decatur, MI
Compensation: Competitive full-time salary plus benefits.
Timing: start as soon as possible

Belltown Farms is recruiting for a Farm Manager to lead our farming activities in Decatur, Michigan.

ABOUT BELLTOWN FARMS
Belltown Farms owns and operates large-scale farms in the US, transitioning land to USDA certified organic, and operating them in line with regenerative principles.

Belltown believes that regenerative farming provides an opportunity to produce healthy food while having a positive impact on soil health, biodiversity, carbon emissions, and local communities, as well as delivering compelling financial returns for investors.

In 2019, Belltown raised a $100 million investment fund to acquire 10,000 – 15,000 acres of farmland by 2021, spread among 5-8 farms in the Midwest and other parts of the US. The wider Belltown group has successfully raised and invested ca. US$500m into sustainable infrastructure in the US and UK since 2013.

ABOUT THE DECATUR, MICHIGAN FARM
Belltown Farms operates 2,200 acres in Southeast Michigan where it plans to grow organic corn, organic soybeans, and organic wheat using regenerative practices. The first organic crop will be in 2021. Belltown will grow this operation to 3,000 – 4,000 acres over the next few years.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
Belltown Farms is looking for a self-motivated and proactive farm manager for its 2,200-acre organic farm located in Southwest Michigan.

AS FARM MANAGER, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Farming Operations: Coordinating and developing farm employees; managing spreading, tillage, planting, cultivating, and harvest operations; balancing production with regenerative ag practices; conditioning and drying of grain; adoption of farm software’s and farm technologies
Farm Business Management: Budget creation and procurement of supplies and materials; excellent record keeping; inventory management and logistics; preparing reports on the operational and financial performance of the farm; maintaining positive business relationships

AS THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR THIS POSITION, YOU WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Required: Leadership and mentoring of the farming team
Excellent communication skills, with farm employees as well as investors
Hands-on management of large scale farming operations, ideally organic
Development and management of crop plan
Budgeting, P&L management
Material procurement
Irrigation management
Achieving and maintaining organic certification
Understanding of Regenerative Practices
Excitement to learn and willingness to experiment with new practices and technologies
Ability to make decisions in complex environments

Please contact careers@belltownfarms.com with your CV and cover letter to apply

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FARM DIRECTOR

Location: Near Hudson, Hudson Valley, NY
Compensation: Competitive full-time salary plus benefits.
Timing: start as soon as possible

Belltown Farms is recruiting for a Farm Director to lead production and related farm activities at our showcase farm in the Hudson Valley.

As farm director, you will be responsible for:

Farming Operations: managing all farming operations at the farm, including USDA organic certification, defining crop rotations, sourcing inputs, managing team and machinery, and securing offtake for crops.

Business strategy: Develop the business strategy and implement effectively; preparing and implementing budgets; monitoring and reporting on financial performance.

Training Belltown Farming Team: develop training programs to share best practices across the Belltown farming teams both in Hudson Valley and in other Belltown farming hubs across the US (will be ~40-50 farmers by 2022), contributing to professional development, culture, quality assurance, health, and safety.

Regenerative Farming: thought leadership on regenerative approach to farming, across soil health, seed, animal welfare, biodiversity, carbon emissions, and community. Defining and managing crop trials to support Belltown’s large-scale farms in the midwest and elsewhere.

As the ideal candidate for this position, you will have the following experience and skills:

Knowledge of diverse areas of farming (row crops, vegetables, permanent crops, livestock) in the Hudson Valley or similar environments;
Hands on experience managing 200 acres+ of certified organic farmland profitably;
Experience developing farm budgets and delivering profitable farming operations;
Demonstrated ability to share skills and knowledge with others, training teams, and developing people effectively;
Enthusiasm for regenerative agriculture;

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