Farm Management Position for 2025

Nyfarmlandfinder; Pennsylvania; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and cooperative farming community at Flowering Sun Ecology Center as a farm manager for the 2025 season. This role involves overseeing vegetable and flower production, engaging in hands-on farming tasks, and contributing to a sustainable agricultural model. You will develop crop plans, manage planting schedules, and operate essential farming tools while working closely with a supportive team. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a family-oriented environment, fostering collaboration and community spirit. If you are passionate about organic farming and enjoy working with others, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Housing options available

Community involvement

Opportunities for social interaction

Qualifications

• Experience in farming and managing crop plans is essential.
• Strong work ethic and excellent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage crop plans, planting schedules, and seed starting.
• Operate farm tools and maintain farm aesthetics.

Skills

Farming experience

Self-organization

Excellent communication skills

Solutions-oriented mindset

Tools

Greens harvesters

Paper pot transplanters

Jang seeders

BCS

Job description

About our community:
Flowering Sun is part of a vegetarian, family-oriented community that values cooperation and celebration. We have weekly community CSA harvests where everyone contributes to harvesting food along with farm tasks like weeding and planting. There are many kids and adults around the farm and ample opportunity for social interaction and working with the kids teaching. Housing options are possible including tent space, trailer, or a room in the farmhouse.

Job Description

Farm Management Position for 2025 Season at Flowering Sun Ecology Center

Flowering Sun Ecology Center is hiring two experienced farmers to manage a smaller-scale vegetable and flower production for the 2025 season. This position runs from late March/early April through November, with opportunities to engage in meaningful work at our organic farm nestled in the Catskill Mountains near Ellenville, NY.

Our farm cultivates approximately one acre of land and greenhouses, with an additional two acres of permanent beds at a nearby location. We provide high-quality organic produce to local markets, food hubs, and restaurants, and over the past two years, have focused on building a year-round CSA model. In 2025, we’re expanding to offer select crops to our current customers. Deliveries span NJ, PA, NY, MA, and NYC.

As part of a cooperative transitioning from a multi-member LLC, we have diverse business models that promote sustainability, leadership, collaboration and sovereignty. We’re also in the early stages of forming a larger producer cooperative with fellow growers.

Responsibilities include:

1. Developing and managing crop plans and planting schedules.
2. Seed starting, transplanting, and operating tools like greens harvesters, paper pot transplanters, and Jang seeders.
3. Recording crop data, bed preparation, and operating a BCS.
4. Pruning and trellising greenhouse crops (e.g., tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers).
5. Mitigating disease using natural solutions and managing irrigation.
6. Cultivating, mulching, tarping, and maintaining farm aesthetics.

Ideal candidates will have:

1. Farming experience and a strong work ethic.
2. Self-organization, motivation, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
3. Respect for tools, equipment, and the people they work with.
4. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to a high-vibe, drama-free environment.

Pay is variable depending on experience, housing, and your ability to take on more or less tasks. $17.50-$25HR

For more information, please reach out with basic information and experience. We look forward to speaking with you!