Appelget Farm in West Windsor, NJ is looking for a Full-time Assistant Farm Manager with at least 2 years of experience in organic vegetable production. We are a 10 acre family-run farm with 3 acres in production for our growing Community Supported Agriculture Program (CSA).
Position Available We are in search of someone with on-farm experience to assist us with the production of vegetables, herbs and flowers starting in February. Duties will include assisting owners with all aspects of crop production including planning and management, propagation and planting (seeding, seedling propagation, greenhouse management, direct seeding, transplanting and field preparation). Duties will include weeding, trellising, pest and disease management and irrigation. Our Assistant Farm Manager will train apprentices and volunteers and be responsible for their oversight in the field. The person in this position will be responsible for harvesting and processing including washing, bunching and storing produce for share distribution.
Skills Sought A basic knowledge of small farming skills and experience with small tractors and equipment preferable. If you are highly motivated, dependable, have organic farming experience and are looking for a unique opportunity to work on a small family farm, we are interested in speaking with you. Unfortunately, no onsite housing is available. Salary will be discussed with qualified candidates. Applicants who are interested in this position should send an email of introduction with resume.
Position Available We are in search of someone with on-farm experience to assist us with the production of vegetables, herbs and flowers starting in February. Duties will include assisting owners with all aspects of crop production including planning and management, propagation and planting (seeding, seedling propagation, greenhouse management, direct seeding, transplanting and field preparation). Duties will include weeding, trellising, pest and disease management and irrigation. Our Assistant Farm Manager will train apprentices and volunteers and be responsible for their oversight in the field. The person in this position will be responsible for harvesting and processing including washing, bunching and storing produce for share distribution.
Skills Sought A basic knowledge of small farming skills and experience with small tractors and equipment preferable. If you are highly motivated, dependable, have organic farming experience and are looking for a unique opportunity to work on a small family farm, we are interested in speaking with you. Unfortunately, no onsite housing is available. Salary will be discussed with qualified candidates. Applicants who are interested in this position should send an email of introduction with resume.
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