Farm Manager – URBAVORE Farm

Last Updated On: October 20th, 2026 at 01:57PM MST

Internship information

General Farm Description: Urbavore is a "full-circle urban farm" that powers their crop fields with recycled food waste from the KC metro!! Our no-till, compost enhanced farming system utilizes regenerative practices to produce high quality veggies, fruits, herbs, cut flowers, pastured eggs, and pork products. • Urban Locale: 7 miles from downtown Kansas City • Full circle food system: collecting food scraps from the KC Metro and turning them into nutrient-dense compost which is applied to our fields as our ONLY source of fertility • Excess compost donated to area farms, school gardens, and not-for-profits • CSA Shares are delivered to Compost Customers while their food waste is simultaneously picked up • 100 plus member CSA is complimented by on-farm sales, farmers’ market, and wholesale • Farmers have a particular interest in native plants and ecosystem restoration which can be seen throughout the 13.5 acre landscape

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: Feb/March 2027
Internship Ends: Year-round
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: January 15th (earlier applications encouraged)
Minimum Length of Stay: 1 year (long-term employment preferred)

Internship Details:

Fancy Listing here:
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Farm Manager, 2027 Season and Beyond:
-$42 to $50k per year, starting salary
-Affordable Housing available
-Opportunities for collaboration and co-ownership
-Will consider experienced farming couples/families

Personal Note:
Farmers Brooke & Dan are looking to share what we’ve built with others, particularly an
individual/family that will benefit from the fruits of our labor these past 20 years while
providing their own blood & sweat to evolve and perfect this incredibly important oasis
we call home. We are not necessarily looking for an “employee” to meet the quota for
the next couple seasons, but ideally a “partner” to share the load with and advance our
efforts in a holistic and meaningful way. This will require an experienced individual who
has the capabilities to start their own farm, but may lack the resources to do so
responsibly, or simply someone who knows better than to take on the burden of land/
farm ownership and instead seeks life-balance & guaranteed income. We have
sacrificed greatly over the years to build/sustain Urbavore, and we know that our
sacrifices aren’t realistic for others. We’d like to spare you of such burden, and share in
the beautiful toil of our existing operation. -Warmly, Farmers Brooke & Dan

Qualifications:
• Be a total BADASS!
• 5 YEARS comparable farming experience on a legitimate organic vegetable farm
• Crew management experience & leadership skills
• Understands the basic principles of production planning, crop rotations, disease/pest
management, and ecosystem building within a regenerative landscape
• Operates tractors, mowers, and basic machinery
• Highly adaptable with an AMAZING ATTITUDE, intelligence, grit, and a sense of
humor
• Excellent communication skills!
• Expects to work 60 hours (+) per week during the high season in all weather, and stay
motivated/energized
• Sets the pace for crew and maintains expectations of quality and efficiency
• Well-versed in the tough realities of farm life (no “rose colored glasses”) with a “kick-
ass” work ethic
• Has FUN(!!) & loves getting dirty, being physical, and being part of a community of
gentle humans, insects, creatures, and thriving microorganisms
• Celebrates DIVERSITY and welcomes differences
• IS (always) KIND

Educational Opportunities: This is an amazing opportunity for a potential farm owner to join forces with an already established farm and partake in lifelong learning, collaborative partnership, and potential co-ownership. Owning/running a farm leaves little room for life-balance and financial security. We want to share what we've built with others, impart our wisdom, and learn new lessons together!

Skills Desired: Yes! At least 5 years experience on comparable farming operations, and crew lead/management experience *Please read qualifications in "internship description"

Meals: No, but excess produce and farm products are available to workers

Stipend: Paid Position: $42 to 50k per year to start with potential partnership opportunities and co-ownership

Housing: Affordable Housing available across the street from the farm - suitable for individuals, couples, or families

Contact information

Farm Address:
5500 Bennington Avenue
Kansas City, Missouri, 64129

Primary Contact: Brooke Salvaggio
Secondary Contact: Dan Heryer

Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: (913)522-3458
    Email: brooke@urbavorefarm.com

Secondary Phone
    Type: -----
    Number: (913)522-3458
    Email: dan@urbavorefarm.com

Website: https://www.urbavorefarm.com

Website: https://www.compostcollectivekc.com

Preferred method of Contact: email