Job Description

Job Overview

Liberty Farms is a vibrant and growing certified organic regenerative farm in Ghent, NY, just a few miles outside of Hudson. We are looking to hire a manger to oversee all aspects of our organic vegetable production. We are a cohesive, respectful, meticulous team focused farm offering generous compensation and room for growth, leadership and creativity. We also can provide housing as part of our compensation package. Liberty Farms is a multi-faceted dynamic farm offering organic vegetables, meat, horse boarding and eco-tourism operations including a glamping site and world class barn wedding site. The main outlets for the farm's vegetables, meat and eggs are CSA sites, farmers' markets and farm stores in Brooklyn and on-farm in Ghent. The vegetable farm manager would have responsibility for all aspects of vegetable production and work in partnership with the managers of the other aspects of the farm. The vegetable farm manager would have plenty of support in terms of infrastructure, support from colleagues and returning farm hands including four experienced H2A workers. This is a position for someone who is a self-starter, motivated and detail oriented who enjoys the opportunity for creativity and vision.

Responsibilities

Supervise, plan, schedule, and participate in all aspects of our produce operation: seeding; greenhouse management; cultivation and field prep; transplanting; weed and pest management; harvesting, washing, and marketing crops Develop crop production plans for greenhouse, high tunnel, and field Collaborate on sales and marketing efforts to grow CSA and increase market and wholesale sales Create field crew schedules; monitor and be accountable for the progress of all field work Train and work alongside the farm crew as needed to ensure timely completion of daily tasks Manage all aspects of farm record-keeping, including harvest records, sales, and farm expenses Order materials and supplies; maintain inventory and keep records of same Use mechanized farm equipment; recommend new implements and/or methods to increase productivity and quality of produce Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

Qualifications

A minimum of 4 years of experience farming for commercial markets on 5 acres or more Farm management experience or 2-4 years of supervisory farm work Experience planning and managing work schedules; experience training staff Demonstrated knowledge of organic farming practices including crop rotation, cover cropping, composting, IPM, and soil fertility management Ability to safely operate tractors and other farm equipment Comfortable working with databases or farm-planning software, POS retail/inventory management software, and email marketing apps Ability to lead and work under pressure in a fast paced environment Comfortably able to lift 50 lbs Valid drivers license

Preferred skills

Proficiency in season extension practices Demonstrated ability to stay informed of current research and/or new methods in sustainable agriculture Ability to communicate in Spanish a plus, but not required
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person