<div dir="ltr">Hey Travis,<div><br></div><div>Thanks for posting about this interesting development and its "on-site organic farms." </div><div><br></div><div>I'm curious to know which agency certifies these farms? There doesn't seem to be a listing on the database (<a href="https://organic.ams.usda.gov/Integrity/Default" target="_blank">https://organic.ams.usda.gov/Integrity/Default</a>)?</div><div><br></div><div>According to NOP,<b> if farms are not inspected, they can not claim to be organic and are subject to fines.</b> (<a href="https://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/programs-offices/national-organic-program">https://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/programs-offices/national-organic-program</a>). The reason for this is to ensure that a national standard is met so all of us can have confidence in what we choose.</div><div><br></div><div>As a certified organic grower, I'm happy to share our experience with choosing a certifier and the inspection process. Feel free to call with any questions.</div><div><br></div><div>Thanks,</div><div>Erin</div><div><br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div>Erin Flynn</div><div>Co-Founder, </div><div>Green Gate Farms</div><div><a href="http://www.greengatefarms.net/" target="_blank">ww.greengatefarms.net</a></div><div>512-484-2746</div></div></div></div><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Sun, Feb 19, 2023 at 6:55 AM Travis Smith via CTYFC <<a href="mailto:ctyfc@listserv.centraltexasyoungfarmers.org" target="_blank">ctyfc@listserv.centraltexasyoungfarmers.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div>
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<span style="font-family:"Goudy Old Style",serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Our farm is situated in the middle of a fast growing housing development, with this being the second year of production on the farm. The farm has a small crew and this
position includes playing a part in all aspects of our small diversified regenerative farm; seeding, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, washing, animal care, etc. Training will be provided for all tasks, however experience and passion are strongly preferred.
As this farm is part of a community with restaurants on site and on farm events, this position requires a lot of interaction with a wide range of co-workers and community members of all ages. This is a full time position that requires weekend availability.
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<span style="font-family:"Goudy Old Style",serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">As this is a new farm in a new development, this position has a lot of potential for growth and is ideally suited for an individual wanting to have a career in small
scale community based agriculture. The farm focuses on vegetable production yet also includes production of flowers, medicinal and culinary herbs, child education and community involvement, as well as hosting farm dinners and events working directly with our
talented culinary, outdoor pursuits, and member services teams.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Goudy Old Style",serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Pay starts at $18-22 DOE. Health benefits included.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:8pt;color:rgb(166,166,166)">TRAVIS SMITH</span></b><span style="font-size:8pt;color:rgb(166,166,166)"> | FARM & AGRICULTURE MANAGER<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:8pt;color:rgb(166,166,166)">Driftwood Golf and Ranch Club
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8pt;color:rgb(166,166,166)">PO Box 171, Driftwood, TX 78619<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8pt;color:rgb(166,166,166)">582 Thurman Roberts Way, Driftwood, TX 78619
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8pt"><a href="http://www.driftwoodgolfclub.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.driftwoodgolfclub.com</span></a><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8pt"><a href="http://www.discoverylandco.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.discoverylandco.com</span></a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8pt;color:rgb(166,166,166)">A Discovery Land Company Community
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