Company description
We became friends managing neighboring farms in the Hudson Valley, sharing ideas about vegetables, agriculture, and the farms we envisioned running one day.
In 2021, recognizing the multitude of skills necessary to have a successful farm and a shared interest in relocating to the North Country, we began to lay the groundwork to start North Point Community Farm.
Our mission
Provide our local community with affordable high quality vegetables
Follow agricultural practices that build resiliency in the soil and surrounding ecosystems, and transition the farm to certified organic production
Support owners and employees in living a high quality and meaningful life
Job description
We are looking to fill a full time position for a high tunnel manager. This person will be in charge of 10 high tunnels and two smaller cat tunnels. This job requires someone who is very attentive when it comes to detail and precision. There are high stakes to get substantial yields from small spaces. All aspects of tunnel production will be in your purview. During plant out you will be in communication with the prop house manager regarding transplant readiness and timing. You will do a thorough weekly walk through and keep notes on disease, pest pressure, weed control, and maintenance. You will keep an irrigation/fertigation log in each tunnel, and work with the irrigation manager around timing and water availability. You will be working with Jeff in pruning and clipping. You will work with the crew manager to schedule tunnel harvests and design efficient systems. You will meet with Marisa and Mike weekly to review the status of the tunnels, request/schedule help from the crew for the week, and ask for any other support needed. As needed you will be expected to step away from the tunnels to help the farm team with big harvest days and projects. Must be willing to work from April - December. $20-22/hour. 5 days unpaid vacation time off. 5 days unpaid personal time off
Daily venting of tunnels
Ground prep
Plant out
Cultivation/weed management/maintenance
Fertility management - weekly fertigation
Pruning, trellising
Scouting for any pests, bacteria, or any other risks
Spraying for pests/diseases
Irrigation
Managing timing of harvest and irrigation
Managing crew whenever they are working in the tunnels (planting, cultivating, maintenance, harvest)
Compensation
this position is: hourly, $20/hr +
Application instructions
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Deadline
February 15, 2027