Job Description THE JOB:
We are seeking a highly motivated person interested in managing and propagating 2 acres of vegetable production. The Manager position is a perfect opportunity for aspiring entrepreneur's interested in developing their own business but don't have land and infrastructure to do so. 

ABOUT US:
Raven & Boar is a small family owned farm in Northern Columbia County. We specialize in heritage breed pigs raised with care on open pasture and forest. We provide high quality meat and weekly seasonal vegetable pairings to local and ny metro residents and restaurants.

SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

PRIMARILY:
Have an acute understanding of diversified vegetable production, be meticulous in planning through harvest and be self motivated and self managed with a continuous and significant amount of work throughout the season. 

INCLUDING:

• Observe and evaluate crops daily to ensure individual and overall health, propagation schedule and harvest.
• Create and maintain meticulous records and communicate records and availability for distribution and harvest kitchen processing.
• Perform regular maintenance activities of harvest and propagation area of farm grounds using farm equipment including hand tools, power tools and tractor.
• Perform irrigation infrastructure projects using farm equipment including hand tools, power tools and tractor.
• Operating mechanical equipment
• Help with farmer's market preparation and breakdown including necessary harvest and packaging.
• Daily fencing maintenance including clearing fence lines, clearing brush, maintaining and installing electrical fence infrastructure as necessary.

PREREQUISITES:

• Two years of vegetable production experience necessary.
• Ability to lift 50lbs. and able to cope with the many physical demands for prolonged periods of time with a good attitude and outlook all depending on the job required.
• Take pride, enjoy and value opportunity, hard work, rising early, working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to work efficiently both in a team and independently with limited social contact, communication with peers with interest and respect.
• Problem solving under pressure or adverse conditions in a calm and controlled manner to see multiple projects to completion.
• Adaptability and flexibility with regards to completing tasks with ever-changing priorities.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Completion of tractor safety training required and can be completed on the job. 

ADDITIONALLY:
silvo pasturing, composting, distribution, farm to table & farmer's market coordination, ( among other things ).   

IMPLEMENTS AVAILABLE:  

• KubotaL3800 tractor
• 48” Kuhn Tiller

COMPENSATION:

• based on experience
• This is a part time paid position from March - April and a full Time paid position from May - November
• Housing is available to the right match
• Full season commitment necessary

ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: 
Raven & Boar is in partnership with Hudson Valley Charcuterie,  an on farm harvest kitchen built to produce small batch artisanal charcuterie.  
www.hudsonvalleycharcuterie.com

SOME CLIENTS:
Blue Hill NYC, Gramercy Tavern, Bar Boulud, Roberta's Bklyn, Red Lion Inn, The Crimson Sparrow.

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WWW.RAVENANDBOAR.COM 
WWW.HUDSONVALLEYCHARCUTERIE.COM
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