Threefold Community Farm Hiring Vegetable Farmer

Biodynamics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community at a forward-thinking farm dedicated to biodynamic practices and sustainable agriculture. As a Vegetable Farmer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the health and productivity of the farm's vegetable operation. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to engage with the local community, educate future farmers, and innovate farming practices. With responsibilities ranging from crop planning to community engagement, you'll have the chance to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative environment. Embrace the chance to grow not just crops but also relationships within a supportive community.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Retirement Plan (403b)

Onsite Housing Available for Rent

Tuition Remission Package

Qualifications

• 3+ years of vegetable farming experience is required.
• Knowledge of biodynamic practices and soil health management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement biodynamic practices and manage crop planning.
• Oversee irrigation systems and maintain farm equipment.
• Educate and supervise staff, interns, and volunteers.

Skills

Biodynamics Knowledge

Crop Planning

Soil Health Management

Irrigation Systems

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Experience in Vegetable Farming

Tools

Tractors

Hand Tools

Greenhouses

Job description

Threefold Community Farm Hiring Vegetable Farmer

About Threefold Farm

Our mission is to care for the land using biodynamics to grow food that nourishes the whole human being, foster a learning community where people develop a loving relationship to the land, and build an inclusive social life serving our home and surrounding communities. Threefold Community Farm, a collaboration between The Threefold and Fellowship Foundations, spans 220 acres in Chestnut Ridge, New York, near New York City. The farm integrates Biodynamic Land Care, Education, and Production, following Rudolf Steiner's principles.

The vegetable operation cultivates 5 acres of fields, using hand tools, tractors, and other equipment. The produce is sold at our farm stand, to the Fellowship Community, Hungry Hollow Co-Op, Threefold Cafe, and through a 50-member CSA program.

The Vegetable Farmer ensures the health and productivity of the vegetable operation. This full-time salaried position has varying hours by season and includes weekend chores. The work impacts the local community by providing high-quality produce, contributing to future farmers' education, and fostering a meaningful environment for the public to engage with agriculture and volunteer.

The Vegetable Farmer will maintain a hospitable and safe environment for staff, interns, guests, and volunteers. Innovation and improvement in farming practices are encouraged, with opportunities to refine the operation. The Vegetable Farmer reports to the Farm Director and works closely with the Farm Team.

Responsibilities

1. Biodynamic Practices: passionately implement Biodynamic practices.
2. Crop Planning: Oversee annual crop planning and field management.
3. Soil Health: Manage soil fertility with compost applications, crop rotation, and cover cropping.
4. Planting and Harvesting: Manage planting, cultivating, harvesting, and post-harvest handling of a variety of vegetables.
5. Irrigation Management: Oversee and maintain irrigation systems.
6. Equipment & Infrastructure Maintenance: Manage and maintain tractors, hand tools, greenhouses, and other infrastructure.
7. Business Management: Oversee day-to-day financial management of the Vegetable enterprise, as well as strategic long term business operations including budgeting, financial planning, and marketing.
8. Customer Relations: Maintain positive relationships with CSA members, the Fellowship Community, farmer’s market customers, and other local partners.
9. Staff, Intern, & Volunteer Supervision: Educate and supervise staff, interns, and volunteers in vegetable operations.
10. Collaboration: Participate in weekly farm team meetings and monthly farm advisory board meetings.
11. Community Engagement: Foster connections with the Fellowship Community, E21, and other partner organizations.
12. Educational Coordination: Collaborate with the Farm Educator on visitor and student interactions with the vegetable operation.
13. Adult Education: Contributes as an educator in the Year-Long Biodynamic Course.

Desired Skills & Experience

1. Knowledge and interest in Biodynamics.
2. 3+ years experience in vegetable farming.
3. Skills with crop planning, soil health management, and irrigation systems.
4. Highly organized and with an attention to detail.
5. Collaborative and communicative.

Salary: $50,000-$60,000, onsite housing available for rent.

Benefits: health benefits, retirement plan 403(b), and a potential tuition remission package with Otto Specht School and Green Meadow Waldorf School.