Farm Manager

  • Date Posted October 30, 2024
  • Location South Egremont, MA
  • Category Agriculture / Nonprofit
  • Job type Full-Time

Company description

Greenagers is a non-profit organization based in South Egremont, MA that provides local youth aged 14-24 with paid employment opportunities in jobs that connect them to the outside world. Greenagers envisions a culture of community where young people work together to restore forests and fields, grow food, and build spaces that support natural systems and sustainability.

Job description

The Farm Manager is part of the core farm team at April Hill Conservation and Education Center working closely with the Farm Director and other farm staff who fluctuate based on seasonal needs. The farm team manages approximately 1 acre of low-till, hand-scale annual vegetables, herbs, and flowers. In 2025, we have the opportunity to expand our production space. The produce grown is distributed through organizations in Berkshire County working to relieve food insecurity and through a staff produce share. During the winter months the Farm Program aides in managing a Community Firewood Bank, providing heating assistance to those in Berkshire County. In early Spring, the Farm Program manages Front Lawn Food, working with local high school students to install raised garden beds in the community. For a full job description please read the post on our website.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, 50k-75k

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Deadline

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