Company description

Maitri Farm, established in 2014, aims to steward the land and create a biodiverse ecosystem through regenerative agriculture. A diversified market farm in Dutchess County, just a two-hour train ride from NYC. Our farm spans 106 acres, with 10 acres dedicated to Certified Organic vegetables, cut flowers, and fruit. We provide cut flowers and fresh produce weekly to families, businesses, and restaurants in our region. We offer a lively, fast-paced environment where we value great ideas, hard work, and cooperation. We aim to produce high-quality, fresh produce while fostering kindness and collaboration among the crew and maintaining openness to the community.

Job description

The flower enterprise currently has established plantings that provide an excellent opportunity for a new flower farmer to transition into a long-term position and improve their skills. The flower program was initiated in 2018 and has expanded to over 2 acres of production. There are permanent, perennial fields with 1000 feet of peonies and a ¼ acre of perennial plantings, including echinacea, sedum, geum, and baptisia. For the 2025 season, 11,500 tulips have been planted in crates for forcing, ranunculus have been planted in a tunnel, and spring annuals have been prepped for early spring blooms in another area. This position offers an ideal opportunity for a qualified candidate to join and contribute to the growth of the existing business by leading the management of flower production.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO)

· Daily early morning harvest up to 6 days a week in spring

· Organize bouquet-making processes for efficiency and quality.

· Managing cultivated acreage

· Developing and executing a comprehensive crop plan

· Overseeing production from seed orders to harvesting with the best ecological practices

· Harvesting, processing, and storing products properly

· Collaborating with and supporting additional farm enterprises

· Maintaining and managing farm infrastructure and equipment

· Business management and development

· Budgeting and financial recordkeeping

· Managing emails and assisting with social media

· Collaborating with farm owner and manager to plan and implement short- and long-term goals

· Overseeing weeding, trellising, pest and disease management, irrigation, and fertilization

· Creating best practices and systems for the farm

· Executing the timely production of crops

· Staffing: Managing and developing staff to support field-growing operations

· Developing a weekly harvest schedule and tracking progress against production goals

· General farm work and participation in projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Minimum three years of flower farming experience

· Familiarity with sustainable management practices

· Ability to maintain a healthy, positive & supportive workplace environment

· Experience operating tractors & agricultural equipment safely

· Ability to communicate with the farm owner, collaborate with employees, and manage outside contractors

· Strong organizational skills & attention to details

· This is a physically demanding position, and candidates must be able to repeatedly lift 50 lbs. and be able to work outside in all weather conditions

· Valid driver's license - We are located in rural New York State, with no bus service or public transit available and unsafe access for walking or biking.

SCHEDULE

The Flower Production Manager is expected to work 40 hours per week. However, there will be times of the year when 50-hour work weeks are required and other times when 30-hour work weeks are needed. The farm manager is also expected to work a few hours on Saturdays or Sundays when necessary to harvest certain specialty crops, such as peonies and tulips, at the proper stage.

BENEFITS

· $55,000 - $65,000 D.O.E

· Veggies and Flowers available to take home each week after harvest is completed

· Paid holidays, PTO, and Healthcare benefits after 30 days

Compensation

this position is: salaried, varies DOE, $55,000.00 - $65,000.00

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline