Farm Caretaker / Manager

About Mill Creek Hollow Mill Creek Hollow is a small regenerative‑minded farm and orchard in Dallas, Georgia. We are still very much in the “building something from the ground up” stage — planting trees, tending animals, growing flowers and food, hand‑milling lumber from the land, improving pastures, building systems, and slowly shaping a beautiful, productive farmstead. We raise sheep and poultry, grow flowers and vegetables for market, grow a diverse array of fruit in our growing orchard, and are working toward a diversified farm that combines good land stewardship, practical farm production, and a deep love for the place itself. We are looking for someone who is excited by that kind of beginning. This is not a highly polished, fully built‑out farm operation where every system is already in place. This is an opportunity for the right person to help us build the systems, rhythm, beauty, and production capacity of the farm — and to grow with us as the farm grows. About the Role We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable, hands‑on person to start as a farm caretaker/farmhand and grow toward a farm manager role as the farm can support it. The right person does not need to arrive with a perfect farming résumé. We are happy to train someone who is curious, dependable, observant, and eager to learn. We would be thrilled to find someone with experience — or genuine interest — in regenerative agriculture, animal care, orchards, flowers, vegetables, carpentry, equipment, or small farm business development. What You’ll Help With Responsibilities will vary by season, but may include: Animal Care Daily and seasonal care for sheep and poultry, including feeding, watering, observation, and general welfare Rotational grazing and pasture movement Basic sheep care such as hoof trimming, FAMACHA checks, parasite monitoring, and recordkeeping Breeding‑season planning and lambing support Maintaining clean, safe, functional animal areas Fence checks, repairs, and improvement Orchard, Garden, and Land Stewardship Orchard maintenance, tree planting, pruning, mulching, weeding, and expansion planning Planting, tending, and harvesting vegetable and flower beds; no‑till, organic, naturally grown, and/or regenerative growing practices Irrigation planning, setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance Seasonal planting and harvest planning Soil building, composting, mulching, and general fertility work Farm Infrastructure and Maintenance Landscape management, mowing, trimming, and general property upkeep Fence repair and installation Small carpentry projects and farm builds Tool, equipment, and workspace organization Safe use of hand tools, power tools, and farm equipment Operating or learning to operate equipment such as tractors, mowers, chainsaws, and similar tools Harvest, Marketing, Sales, and Farm Business Harvesting, processing, and packing flowers, fruit, produce, eggs, wool, and other farm products Helping prepare products for farm stand, farmers market, or direct sales Supporting social media and simple marketing Helping us think through what products, systems, and sales channels make sense as the farm grows We’d Be Excited If You Have Interest In Rotational grazing Sheep, poultry, or other livestock care Organic, no‑till, naturally grown, or regenerative farming Permaculture orchards Flower farming Vegetable production Basic carpentry Fencing and farm infrastructure Tractor, mower, chainsaw, or small equipment operation Farmers markets, farm stands, or direct‑to‑consumer sales The Person We’re Looking For Like working outside in all kinds of weather Are observant and notice when animals, plants, tools, or systems need attention Can work independently once trained Are comfortable with physical work, mud, heat, cold, bugs, and the unpredictability of farm life Are gentle and attentive with animals Are curious about how soil, pasture, animals, trees, and people fit together Take pride in making a place more beautiful, functional, and alive Are excited by the idea of helping a young farm grow into its next form Can communicate clearly, ask questions, and receive feedback Are dependable — especially when animals are relying on you Physical Requirements Lift and carry 40–50 pounds Bend, kneel, squat, walk on uneven ground, and work on their feet for extended periods Work in heat, cold, rain, and seasonal weather Safely use or learn to use farm tools and equipment Be around livestock, poultry, insects, soil, plants, and compost Schedule The position will begin at approximately 20 hours per week, with the hope and expectation that it can grow into more hours and eventually full‑time work as the farm expands. Some flexibility will be needed around seasons, weather, animal care, harvest windows, lambing, and market/farm stand opportunities. Compensation Starting pay is $17.5/hour, plus a share of farm revenues. This is a good role for someone who wants to be part of a farm at an early and creative stage. You will not just be maintaining what already exists. You will help shape what comes next: better grazing systems, healthier orchards, more productive gardens, more flowers and food going to market, stronger animal systems, cleaner infrastructure, and a farm that becomes more beautiful and abundant each season. #J-18808-Ljbffr FarmOn