Organic Farm Work Opportunities
Agriculture offers some of the best learning opportunities? Are you ready for the next step?
Are you the next organic farming champion in cropping, dairy or horticulture?
There are leading organic and biodynamic producers that are looking for staff, workers, manager, pickers and people to work across different regions and areas of agriculture, from cropping, horticulture dairy and mixed farming. The future of our food systems provides an excellent career and work opportunities for our next generation of farmers. Whatever your background or existing experience!
Here at ORICoop we have some champion farms, with a strong history and expertise of regenerative and organic farming in their blood. They are keen to hear from men and women, young and old, that are interested in growing food, working hard and enjoying the co-benefits and lifestyle choices of organic and regenerative farming. Now. Yesterday. Tomorrow. To continue to produce food in an environmentally friendly manner, without the need for harmful synthetic chemicals, pesticides or herbicides. And to manage profitable, leading edge organic and regenerative farms that produces healthy food while enhancing the planet.
What could be a better way to spend this year or season? Apply directly for each position.
See Careers in Organic Agriculture for more educational pathways.
Greenwood Grain
Join our family owned and operated regenerative organic cropping and livestock property in the Riverina.
On-Farm Internships available for this season
Mixed Organic Farm learning experience in North East Victoria
Starting dates: August 1st – 1 position
November 4th – 2 positions February 4th – 2 positions May 6th – 1 position
Skills and knowledge obtained include:- *Animal management using organic and regenerative practises
*Multi-species cropping planning. *Direct marketing farm produce
*Commercial scale biodynamic garlic production. *Budgeting knowledge
*Small scale veg/fruit production
Heidi Marks – Marook Farms
A Biodynamic Mixed farm in Mid-NSW
Heidi and family are looking at the next iteration of their certified biodynamic family farm – and interested to hear from a keen self starter that is interested to set up and run a mixed farm. The farm has previously been a leading biodynamic dairy including cheese making facility. Now the world is your oyster and there are many different opportunities that are possible, including horticulture, local processing and poultry or livestock.
Contact Heidi today on 02 6550 4439 for a conversation
Chris & Sam Greenwood
Organic Farm Trainee or apprentice in the Riverina
We are looking for a dynamic hands-on team player to join our family owned and operated regenerative organic cropping and livestock property in the Riverina. We are seeking someone with a passion to learn regenerative and organic practices. A heavy vehicle licence and tractor driving experience is an advantage but not essential. A house will be available as part of the package for the right applicant.
Mark & Lynne Peterson
Alcheringa Dairy – A Biodynamic farm in North East Victoria
We are looking for an assistant herd manager on our Demeter Biodynamic dairy farm.
Milking up to 200 cows with 4 calvings per year in a well equipped dairy with auto draft and cow ID collars.
This is a full time position that involves milking cows, calf rearing, stock feeding and moving stock as well as some machinery work and general farm maintenance.
Contact Mark today on 0407 662 107 or see more details on their farm HERE
Organic Dairy Management Opportunity
Australian Dairy Nutritionals – SW Victoria
Nestled alongside the Great Ocean Road, Australian Dairy Nutritionals is a vertically integrated producer of quality dairy products. We take pride in our chemical free pastures, using certified organic methods to keep our livestock happy and healthy. Our distinguished brands are available in both domestic and international markets. The heart of our organisation is our passionate team who take pride in where your food comes from, that’s why we control the complete supply chain from paddock to plate. We are searching for an equally enthusiastic Farm Manager who understands the importance of our land and animals.
Contact Graeme Wills from ADNL for a confidential discussion or for more details.
Mobile – 0472 831 322 or via email graeme.willis@adnl.com.au
- Interested in organic and regenerative farm systems?
- Knowledge and understanding of farming systems advantageous
- Ability to drive better environmental practices and farm management systems
- Technically competent using on farm technology
- Positive work and career outcomes
- Visionary for the future of the organic sector
- Animal health and managed expertise
- Practical and mechanical experience always valued
- Understanding of organic standards and audits
Contact us HERE to place you add. For ORICoop members it’s free with your subscription. Or $50 for non-members plus through our media channels
There are many ways you can explore a career working in
Organic & Regenerative Agriculture
Apply HERE (scholarships are pending funding). Full Scholarship details are HERE
Have you thought of WWOOFing your way around Australia? A few hours work in exchange for Board and Lodgings while experiencing a bunch of different farms, travelling and learning some new skills and meeting wonderful producers.
