Regenerative Farm Manager

Does creating and running a maximally productive permaculture food forest with grain-free pastured chickens scratching through it, and no-till gardening complete with a summer greenhouse that doubles as a winter chicken run, fire you up? What about optimizing over 400 acres for wildlife habitat (elk, deer, bears, wolves and turkeys)? If this is your passion, then AlgaeCal Acres may be your dream job!

In the heart of BC’s Rocky Mountains lies a 481 acre, 10 year old logging slash that you will transform into a shining beacon of regenerative agriculture.

AlgaeCal Acres is owned by AlgaeCal Inc, a company that reverses bone loss safely and naturally in a world of invasive chemical interventions. Combining scientific research with nature’s gifts, AlgaeCal is the only dietary supplement that is able to increase bone density in older adults.

And you can expect the same “science plus nature” philosophy to guide their ranch operation. Research, split-testing, learning, and refinement of methods will produce a huge variety of the most nutrient-dense foods nature offers.

What Will You Do?

2024 will bring two concurrent projects for you:

1. Optimizing most of the acreage for elk, black and grizzly bears, whitetail and mule deer, wolves, wild turkeys, grouse and other wildlife. The open cut block will soon be choked out with thick poplars, so we will strategically clear feeding areas to plant and water with these animals’ favorite foods, provide bedding areas, water and more.
2. Planting a “no-dig” vegetable garden and food forest with the biggest variety of vegetables, fruits and berries possible in a 2 acre area, while setting up for 75 chickens (a few laying hens, and the rest meat birds) to rotationally graze in a mostly symbiotic relationship with the plants.

Harvesting produce, storing vegetables in a root cellar, canning, freezing, and freeze drying are all part of the fun.

If we need consultation on any aspect of the regenerative farming process, Takota Coen has provided the initial plan and is available for guidance.

This is phase one. In 2025 AlgaeCal will add a winter greenhouse. In the future they may also add more species of animals to the regenerative agriculture puzzle.

Who Is This Food For?

AlgaeCal Acres is also an offsite training centre for the Vancouver office staff and remote workers. Groups of 10 or fewer “AlgaeBuds” will escape the hectic, out-of-touch-with-reality city life for a few days of brainstorming, touring the regenerative operation, relaxing, and getting grounded in nature.

A Bit More About AlgaeCal

AlgaeCal has thrived and grown because of the core values shared by the leadership and entire team. AlgaeCal founder, Dean Neuls, wanted AlgaeCal’s values to be diametrically opposed to companies that do not deliver on their promises.

Specifics and Experience

Position starts in April or May 2024.
You are a permaculture or regenerative agriculture leader for 5 + years.
Your green thumb has been producing the most nutrient dense organic fruit, berries and vegetables.
Greenhouse experience is necessary.
You’re great at raising happy hens and other animals.
You’re a bit of a handyman or handywoman, and know your way around machines.
You love to not just work smart, but work hard.

Your Salary

Will be $60,000 – 90,000 depending on experience. Housing will be provided as part of the deal.

Other Goodies

Full medical/dental benefits package.
During wintertime, your main responsibility will be caring for the chickens and checking the house and property daily.

If this sounds like a position for you, please respond to this advertisement with your resume and cover letter. Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter will be unsuccessful.

Please, read carefully:

1. Write a cover letter addressing:

Why you’re the best Regenerative Farm Manager for this role!
What do you enjoy the most about farming?
Why did you choose permaculture as your career?
Describe why you fit perfectly with our values.

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