Company description

Tributary farm uses organic practices to grow mixed vegetables for our summer and winter CSAs, wholesale accounts, and donations. In 2024 we will be growing about 8 acres of vegetables and 8 acres of cover crops. We seek to have farm that is defined by diversity, innovation, long-term thinking, and community. We measure success by our ability to turn a profit, build soil and ecosystem health, and sustain a healthy and diverse client base and team.

Job description

Role And Responsibilities: Production Manager

This position leads our production related activities to grow healthy crops. We always want to craft a role that best suits both you and the farm thus roles will evolve and change as needed.

· Planning

o Make the field production and irrigation plan for the week

o Use the crop plan to stay on top of field preparation and update field records for transplanting and direct seeding as crops hit the ground.

o Work with other farm managers to ensure a coordinated weekly strategy depending on weather, harvests, field work, and irrigation needs. There are 3 other management positions currently on the farm. (Farm Manager – oversees the entire operation, Wash and pack / kitchen / farm store manager, CSA and Harvest Manager.

· Management

o Manage a part time equipment operator in their growing related work focused on tractor operation and irrigation. This person is experienced with all equipment and current irrigation systems and works 3 days per week (previously was the full time lead tractor operator)

o Manage a rotating team member that will be field focused on building skills in tractor operation and irrigation.

o Manage the crew in field-based activities that require equipment.

§ Transplanting, cultivation, moving row covers

§ Our crew is a close-knit, hardworking but fun-loving team of 6-10 people depending on the time of year.

o Lead morning meetings to provide the day’s production plan.

· Lead Tractor Operator

o Execute weekly field plan with delegation as needed

o Train others on safe and efficient tractor work

o Maintain equipment

· Lead Irrigator

o Execute weekly irrigation plan with delegation as needed

o Make fixes as necessary, maintain pumps and other equipment

· As full time crew member you’ll have a hand in all aspects of the farm and will step in where needed.

· We will invest heavily in your professional development as a farmer.

· As our farm continues to grow positions can evolve to take on increased complexity.

· Reports to the Farm Manager

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

April 01, 2025