We are searching for a farmer familiar with intensive, regenerative practices to manage a 2 acre mixed vegetable garden that supplies the Empire Farm Store, culinary programming, events and wholesale accounts. The Field Manager is also responsible for establishing and maintaining a Pick-Your-Own Flower Garden and Educational Garden, as well as, managing 3 acres in summer cover and a small flock of laying hens,. We are looking for a candidate who can start immediately and work through December, with the possibility of winter greenhouse work and a multi-season role. This is a full time position (40-50hrs/wk) and involves managing a full time assistant farmer and one seasonal field hand. We are looking for a candidate who is an enthusiastic and talented grower, self-directed, detail oriented, creative and generous of spirit.

Responsibilities:

• Implement, manage and participate in all aspects of the vegetable and flower production: propagation,

  greenhouse management, field prep, transplanting, weed and pest management, harvest, wash/pack and

  post harvest handling.

• Create field crew schedules; monitor and be accountable for the progress of all fieldwork. Train and work

  alongside crew to ensure timely completion of daily tasks

• Work closely with the farm store manager, education director, event planner, chefs, etc. to generate weekly

  harvest lists.

• Maintain all aspects of record-keeping including propagation, cultivation, orders and harvest records.

• Maintain a clean and safe field and wash/pack environment. This farm is open to the public.

3. Qualifications:

• A minimum of two years experience with intensive, regenerative farming practices with demonstrated

  knowledge of crop rotation, cover cropping, IPM and soil fertility management.

• A minimum of one year farm management or supervisory experience

• Experience planning and managing work schedules; experience training staff

• Interest in farm-based education, community interaction and events

• Comfortable with spreadsheets and Google docs

• Good communication skills and a respectful management style

• Comfortably able to lift 50lbs

• Valid driver’s license

• Ability to safely operate tractors and other farm equipment desired by not required

• Familiarity with egg production desired by not required