Vegetable Operations Lead

Nyfarmlandfinder; Ridge (NY); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Onsite housing

Tuition remission package

Résumé du poste

New York Farmland Finder in Chestnut Ridge, NY, Hudson Valley, seeks a full-time on-farm position to support biodynamic vegetable production on about 5 acres. The role involves hands-on work with a small team within a community network connected to local farms and schools.

Training and mentorship are provided as you grow into leadership responsibilities on the farm. The farm operates a stand and CSA, with nearby housing options at below-market rates.

Description du poste

Location: Chestnut Ridge, NY(Hudson Valley)

Our mission is to care for the living being of our land using biodynamics to grow food with living forces that nourish the whole human being; to foster a learning community where people can develop a loving relationship to the land; and to build a rich inclusive social life serving our home and surrounding communities. Threefold Community Farm manages about 50 acres of pasture, hay and diversi ed vegetable, ower and herb elds in Chestnut Ridge, New York, near NYC. We integrate Biodynamic land care, education, and production, working with local organizations like Nature Place Day Camp, Green Meadow Waldorf School, Otto Specht School, Endeavor 21+, and the Fellowship Community for the care of the elderly. We operate a small dairy, apiary, vegetable CSA, weekly seasonal farm stand and provide produce and dairy products to the Fellowship Community’s Hilltop House, Hungry Hollow Co-op and the Threefold Café.

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

This position will be fully mentored and has the opportunity to grow into more independent leadership roles as skills and competencies are acquired.

Under biodynamic care for 100 years, the farm is uniquely situated in the vibrant and supportive Threefold Community of organisations all working with some aspect of the work of Austrian philosopher and spiritual scientist, Rudolph Steiner, out of who's work Biodynamic Agriculture was born. Arts, music, education, and fascinating lecture series are almost constantly on offer around the community. Hungry Hollow Co-op and the Threefold Cafe are within walking distance of every onsite rental housing option.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Full time Hourly: $22-26. Hours fluctuate from around 30/wk in winter to 50/wk in summer.
• Benefits: medical, dental and vision benefits, retirement plan 403(b)
• Perks: Onsite below market rate housing available for rent. Potential tuition remission package with Otto Specht School and Green Meadow Waldorf School. In season Veggies and Dairy products.

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