Farm Manager Dutch's Spririts
- Date Posted February 11, 2014
- Location Pine Plains, NY
- Category Agriculture
- Job Type Full-Time
In 2014, a new 10,000 ft2 production facility on the 400-acre estate will welcome visitors for distillery tours, tastings, café meals and events.
Farming functions at Harvest Homestead Farm will cover two primary areas:
65-acres of field crops producing grain for spirits production and the development of a four-acre vegetable garden servicing the onsite farm café and area farmer’s markets.
The farm manager will oversee the entire operation including:
- Soil heath, preparation & amendments
- Planning, planting, weeding, irrigation, harvesting & packing
- Offsite sale of farm products at markets and events
- Stewardship of organic process
- Inventory and sales account management
Core experience must include at least one full season in a leadership role on a commercial farm of any size and the ability to operate and troubleshoot farm machinery. Additional experience or interest in heritage crops, community engagement, record keeping and organic certification is ideal.
A valid driver’s license and US work permission are required.
A weekly salary will be negotiated for a 6-day week during the season with the potential for year-round duties.
Please submit an introductory letter outlining your interest in the project along with an updated resume. Compensation this position is How to apply