Lewis Taylor Farms

Administraive Assistant Opening full time 8-5
Administrative Assistant provides support to office staff. This position is designed to support a wide range of administrative tasks and free up staff.
Responsibilities include:

Performs general clerical duties to include but not limited to answering calls, photocopying, faxing, scanning, mail distribution
Communicate and monitors phone calls questions and referrals
Assist greenhouse operation with inventory, tags and orders.
Assist Accounts Payable with invoicing, mail and other tasks .
Responsible for the coordination and scheduling of internal and meetings; gathers and prepares necessary agendas, materials, and handles all other logistics.
Interface directly with customers necessary.
Facilitate the transmission of pertinent documents and reports to customers.
Prepare Excel, Word, and PowerPoint documents as required.
Possess a high level of confidentiality, honesty, and integrity in all matters.
Consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to adapt to and support changing schedules and priorities.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
2 years of experience in an office setting/environment
Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) a must
Professionalism, Problem Solving, Supply Management, and Inventory Control
Strong communication skills, both oral and written, abliity to speak spanish is a plus. Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] or send it to us via messenger

We had a great visit today sharing the farm, with Dr. Karen Burg, Vice President for Research at the University of Georgia. Helping show what obstacles the ag industry is facing and how UGA, as a leading research University can be sure our industry is here in the future. We also had a other wonderful advocates along for the tour, Dr. Laura Perry Johnson, Associate Dean for Extension University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Dr. Stanley Culpepper, UGA w**d Scientist, Brent Marable -Assistant Director (Plant Licensing) of Innovation Gateway at University of Georgia and Emily Watson, the Director of Next GA, UGA.

Since we were finished harvesting from these fields we are able to allow St.Andrews to come in and help feedlots of families, there is so much waste in the produce industry this is just one small way we can help in the community

We have 2 positions currently open in our main office, Payroll Clerk is full time and Administrative assistant which is 8am -12pm but may become ful time. Please see attached documents

As most of you may have seen there has been a recall on cantaloupes grown in Mexico. This is why l always encourage those who tour our farm to 1) wash your produce 3) if at all possible buy from American farmers. Food borne illnesses are no joke and should be taken very seriously.

We had another great group come in for tour, 8th grade students from Tift County and Tiftarea, who are apart of the young leaders group supported by our local chamber. They listened and asked great questions! The future of our community looks bright!

In the last few weeks we have had several groups join us for tours, each with very different goals and reasons to visit. A group in the banking industry, to see what has caused cost to rise, a group from the Hungarian Department of Agriculture hoping to build relationships for future endeavors and today the Assistant Dean at UGA Tifton along with The Associate Dean For Research from University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Thank you to everyone who came to learn and see why we agriculture is so important.

Strawberries amaze me every year at how I quickly they go fork bloom to sweet red berries!

Read this article for an idea on what farmers are facing

Just released: VGN’s February digital issue ⭐

In this issue, read our highlight on Lewis Taylor Farms, one of the Southeast’s largest privately-owned vegetable greenhouse operations, countering rising labor costs. Plus, read about:

-Southeastern fruit, vegetable awards
-Michigan Vegetable Council awards
-40 Under 40 winners

Read now:
https://www.nxtbook.com/greatamericanmediaservices/VGN/february-2023/index.php #/p/1

Did you know that strawberries we eat are hybrids of wild Chilean strawberries. A French spy took them back to where the French cultivators crossed the Virginia strawberry with the Chilian strawberry, and the magic happened. The resulting strawberry tasted great, had a substantial size, and was more hardy. This strawberry remained in favor until 1909 when E.C. Howard of Massachusetts discovered a variety he called “Howard 17.” Todays strawberries have hybrids that help with everything from diseases to texture ! But did you know that the first strawberries picked are the sweetest. Despite the name, strawberries are not technically berries or fruit, but rather the ends of the plant's stamen. The fruits of strawberry plants are actually the small black spots on the "berry." A strawberry flower averages five to seven petals, while a typical strawberry has 150 to 200 seeds on its surface. The seeds can grow to make new plants, but most strawberry plants today instead are reproduced by runners. Every acre of strawberries can produce about 50,000 pounds depending on the variety and is harvested by hand every three days or so depending on the weather!

If you need to get in touch with anyone in our offices, please call our email servers are down due to hurricane Ian sorry for the inconvenience, they will have the servers back up as soon as they can get to them

Thanks so much to the Tifton/ Tift County Chamber for allowing us to share our farm and why agriculture is important with the Leadership Tifton Class! Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce

Thanks so much to Dr. John Bernard for allowing us to share our farm with a group of college students from England. We are always eager to share what we do!

National Agriculture Day! So much goes on daily that most never see, and it takes hundreds of people on our farm to get it done! We celebrate them and all farmers and workers today but especially our own!

Cabbage is from the family Cruciferae. The family name comes from the Latin word meaning cross, because the flowers are cross-shaped. Evidence shows cabbages have been cultivated for over 4,000 years. Brussels sprouts, which are in the cabbage family, are the youngest with records dating back only 500 years. The Celts brought cabbage to Europe from Asia around 600 BC. Cabbage is available in many varieties: red or purple, green and Napa cabbage, usually found in Chinese cooking. Cabbage is low in saturated fat and cholesterol.
Cabbage is high in dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, potassium, manganese, vitamin A, thiamin, vitamin B6, calcium and iron. So eat up and take advantage of Georgia Grown cabbage!

It’s National Farmer Day and I can’t tell you how many people it takes to make our farm run.
Some are family some are valued employees and some are friends who are like family. Farming is a choice it’s a passion. We are grateful today and everyday for all farmers and that we are one!All farmers those with a small plot and those with 1000’s of acres we all fill a need in our country. Happy Farmer Day let us not forget just how important the American Farmer is.

CFO Chief Financial Officer Job Description:
CFO, or Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of a company and making decisions based on the company’s financial stability. Their duties include monitoring cash flow, meeting with the CEO to discuss the best practices for company finances and coming up with strategic plans to improve their company’s overall financial health candidates should demonstrate strong evidence of working in a financial leadership role.
Duties
• Executing the company’s financial strategy
• Developing plans for growth to increase company profit while also reducing expenditure
• Identifying investment opportunities and managing mergers and acquisitions
• Assisting the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to develop financial plans
• Managing accounting procedures
• Providing leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team
• Providing strategic recommendations to the CEO/president and members of the executive management team
• Managing the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting
• Advising on long-term business and financial planning
• Establishing and developing relations with senior management and external partners
• Reviewing all formal finance and IT related procedures
Skills and Qualifications
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Leadership skills with the ability to delegate, motivate and inspire team members
• Honesty and integrity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage time effectively
• IT knowledge and Skills are a plus
Candidates to have a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a similar field.Candidate
Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). At least 10 years' experience in the finance industry and managing a team is a must display a cohesive ability at interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and written. They must be able to engage with staff at all levels of the organization and exercise sound judgement Salary will depend on a candidate’s education and experience level

Happy 4th of July!!
One of favorites this time of year is fruit salsa, light refreshing and so good!
2 granny smith apples
1 lemon
1 cup melon finely diced watermelon.
1 pound strawberries
½ pound raspberries
4 tablespoons raspberry preserves Peel and finely chop apple,squeeze 2 teaspoons lemon juice over apples and mix well to combine.
Finely chop strawberries and melon
Gently combine all ingredients, the raspberries will break apart a bit.
Allow to sit at room temperature at least 15 minutes before serving with cinnamon sugar pita chips

Thanks to the Georgia Young Farmers Summer Tour for coming out today to learn about and tour our seedling and transplant operation. We had lots of great questions and conversations! Four groups of over 200 people from all over Georgia!

If you can’t find Georgia Grown or American Produce it’s because you aren’t looking or your store isn’t buying it ! Everything is in season and nothing is better!

This is the perfect summer time salad! And it’s all in season!! Thanks to for sharing this amazing recipe! Use all your Georgia Grown produce to cool your hot summer days! Georgia Grown Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association GWA Georgia Watermelon Association

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Everything is in harvest please go and purchase your Georgia Grown Produce! Tomatoes to watermelons Georgia is in full swing!

Who is your Ag Hero and why?

"Bill Brim and Jessica Brim Kirk. (Lewis Taylor Farms) Not only is Lewis Taylor Farms a large diversified vegetable growing and packing operation in south Georgia, but when the pandemic hit in 2020 they thought outside of the box by putting things in the box. Jessica had previous experience with marketing produce boxes and saw an opportunity to work with the Georgia Grown program and USDA programs to fill boxes of different produce items to sale to people concerned about access to fresh vegetables and fruit. They not only sourced products from their farm but from other growers in south Georgia."

-Andy Harrison