Farm Manager Position-Georgia

Pineywoods Farm is seeking a creative, industrious, and productive Farm Manager to oversee and operate organic vegetable production on the farm. We are looking for someone who works hard, who is able to manage others, and who will work with outside staff to create a professional, integrated farm business. The manager will be expected to actively participate in all of the day-to-day work with employees in addition to applicable office work. An experienced organic farmer is available as to support operations for the first year. This is an opportunity for a candidate with a significant amount of experience to grow and excel in organic agriculture. This is not an easy job, but the tools are in place for the passionate and practiced candidate to succeed. The farm has an extensive list of equipment including tractors, grain drills, mowers, tillers, and other required equipment. We are planning to plant heritage tomatoes in the 6 bay tunnels no later than the end of March.

 

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, oversee, and manage marketing efforts including wholesale and local direct sales.
• Operate farm plans within established budgets.
• Plan, manage, and execute planting, cultivation, irrigation, harvesting, and cultural management of all crops.
• Oversee disease and pest management.
• Purchase farm supplies and seeds.
• Maintain detailed farm records.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Recruit, and manage seasonal and permeant employees.
• Train staff in the safe use of equipment and tools.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with the Pineywoods team to maintain set standards standards.
• Publish farm information including updates to blogs, social media and website.

Experience Required:

• 3 to 5 years of organic fruit and vegetable production
• History of wholesale marketing and/or farmers market management
• Understanding of agricultural principles such as: whole farm planning, crop rotations, integrated pest management, cultural management of perennial crops and tree fruit, cover cropping, soil and plant sciences.
• Experience running and maintaining farm vehicles, equipment, hoophouses and greenhouses.
• Strong computer skills.
• Experience in business management.
• Experience in crop planning and budgeting.

Compensation:

 

Competitive salary will commensurate with experience and qualifications. Exceptional housing will be provided at no charge, families welcome. See the pictures of the manager’s house http://www.pineywoodsfarming.com/Manager/index. This house is being completely renovated to accommodate a family comfortably. The house has 3 bedrooms and an office space that could be converted into an additional bedroom. The house will be finished no later than February 2016. The property is walking distance to the farm. Please send resume and cover letter to: nbtillers@gmail.com