Company description

Agate Acres Farm & Events is a cut flower farm, floral studio, and events venue located in Two Harbors MN, 5 miles inland from Lake Superior. We grow chemical free cut flowers for wedding floral work, wholesale, CSA, and farm stand sales. We also grow a small amount of vegetables and herbs for wholesale.

Job description

FIELD MANAGER

Job Title: Field Manager
Location: Agate Acres, Two Harbors, MN
Employment Type: Seasonal (March - October) W2 employment

Hours: March 16 hours/week, April - October 38 hours/week

Schedule: 9.5 hour days, Tuesday - Friday, 8am-6:00pm, .5 hour unpaid lunch

Positions Available: 1

About Agate Acres
Agate Acres is a diversified flower and vegetable farm and event venue located on the North Shore of Lake Superior. We grow cut flowers for weddings, wholesale, and direct to consumer sales, vegetables for wholesale and farm stand, and pumpkins for seasonal retail. We also host weddings, private events, and community gatherings on the farm.

At our core, Agate Acres exists to encourage connection to food, land, and community while operating a thoughtful and financially viable farm business. We value strong systems, clear communication, and steady progress. We believe caring for the land and caring for the people who work it go hand in hand.

Farming at Agate Acres is fast moving and seasonal by nature. We rely on good planning, efficient labor, and shared priorities to make the most of Minnesota’s short growing season. The work we do in the field directly supports products that have already been sold, which means timing, quality, and follow through truly matter.

Position Overview
Agate Acres is seeking a Field Manager to oversee crop production and daily field operations, with a primary focus on cut flower production. This role is for someone who enjoys responsibility, thinks ahead, and stays calm when priorities stack up.

You will work closely with owners Kyle and Emily and serve as the day to day lead in the field. This is a hands-on role and a leadership role. The Field Manager helps set the pace, guides the team, and ensures that labor, systems, and output align with farm goals. For the right person, this position offers real opportunity for growth, expanded leadership, and long term involvement with Agate Acres across multiple seasons.

Key Responsibilities

Field Planning and Production
-Collaborate with Agate Acres leadership to plan and carry out crop production and daily field operations
-Manage planting, cultivation, irrigation, pest control, and harvest schedules with intention and efficiency
-Harvest flowers quickly and carefully to meet quality standards for weddings, wholesale, and direct sales

Team Leadership and Systems
-Train, guide, and support a small seasonal field crew
-Communicate daily priorities clearly and help the team stay focused and productive
-Build, maintain, and improve systems that make work smoother, faster, and more consistent over the season

Post Harvest and Sales Support
-Oversee post harvest handling, storage, and quality control
-Support flower processing for events, wholesale orders, and farm stand sales
-Manage and oversee Farm Stand stocking

Land Stewardship and Infrastructure

-Care for soil health using organic practices including composting, soil amendments, green manure, and crop rotation
-Maintain tools, equipment, and field infrastructure
-Operate farm equipment safely and responsibly

Farm and Community Engagement
-Assist with farm events and community moments when appropriate
-Represent Agate Acres with professionalism, care, and warmth

This Role Is Great For
-Experienced farmers who understand that efficiency is what makes small farms viable
-Leaders who enjoy setting the pace and helping others work well together
-People who think in systems and care deeply about follow through
-Folks interested in returning for multiple seasons and growing into expanded leadership roles
-Those who value both stewardship and results and understand they go hand in hand

Qualifications
-At least two years of farm management experience, preferably with diversified crops
-Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
-A deep respect for soil, plants, people, and land stewardship
-Comfort giving direction and maintaining momentum with a crew
-Strong understanding of efficiency, systems building, and labor management
-Knowledge of sustainable and organic farming practices
-Ability to lift 50 pounds and work outdoors in varied weather conditions

Compensation and Benefits
-Wage $19-21 per hour depending on experience
-Seasonal produce and florals
-Paid time off accrual at .03 hour per hour worked
-Weekly farm team lunch
-Opportunities for long term growth and leadership within Agate Acres

Join us in cultivating beauty, nourishment, and community on the North Shore!

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

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Deadline

February 28, 2026