Hiring: Farm Manager – 40 Acres Farm

Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture Inc; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture Inc is looking for a Farm Manager to oversee operations at 40 Acres Farm in Agawam, Massachusetts. This role is vital in supporting immigrant and refugee farmers and coordinating production across various farm sites.

The ideal candidate must have strong agricultural management skills and a commitment to community-based farming. The position offers a flexible salary ranging from $25.00/hr to $30/hr depending on land access.

Qualifications

• Strong agricultural management skills are vital.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and partners.
• Commitment to community-based farming.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day agricultural operations at the farm.
• Oversee production and operations at the Agawam site.
• Support immigrant and refugee farmers in various programs.

Skills

Agricultural management skills

Collaborative working

Commitment to community-based farming

Job description

The Springfield Food Policy Council (SFPC) is seeking a Farm Manager to lead day-to-day agricultural operations at 40 Acres Farm, a 16-acre community-based farm in Agawam, Massachusetts. Rooted in the historic vision of “40 Acres and a Mule,” the farm serves as a center for food production, workforce development, and farmer incubation that advances racial equity, food justice, and economic opportunity.

The Farm Manager will report directly to the SFPC Executive Director and will oversee production and operations at the Agawam site. The position plays a key leadership role in supporting immigrant and refugee farmers in incubation programs , justice-involved emerging apprentice farmers , and coordinating production and sales across SFPC’s growing network of urban and regional farm sites.

This role requires strong agricultural management skills, a commitment to community-based farming, and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, program participants, and partners.

Flexible salary range from $25.00/hr with access to farmland for their own use to $30/hr without land.

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