 Farm Management Listings Last Updated
04/10/2008 1:13 PM
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| FM102 |
Position Filled |
| FM105 |
Grindstone Farm is in search of a full time farmer. Farmer will be responsible for production of vegetables, flowers and herbs for CSA (community supported agriculture.) 4-6 acres of land. Full access to existing equipment, marketing infrastructure and personnel. Long-term, year-round position. Ideal for couple. Prior experience should include 2 farm apprenticeships or equivalent experience. Housing, salary based on experience. |
| FM109 |
Orchard Manager wanted for historic fruit and flower farm in Orleans
County. Farm produces apples, stone fruits (peaches, apricots, plums,
cherries), cut flowers and small fruits (blueberries, raspberries,
strawberries, etc). Qualified individual will assist with farm work.
Tractor skills and horticultural skill are valued. Hours are flexible,
full or part time. Skills required: Energy, Self Motivation, Willingness,
Pruning Skills, Harvesting Skills, Tractor Skills, Honesty |
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See FO132 for management position with ownership opportunity |
| FM110 |
An entrepreneurial opportunity exists in Northern Putnam County
for the right individual. For the past seven years the Cascade Farm
has been serving forty families in a CSA model. It has been developed
and worked by a dedicated core group of part-time self-taught farmers.
We seek a professional farmer to take over and expand the farming
operation. Someone experienced in clean, sustainable, mixed farming
in a similar climate zone; someone who will be tolerant of the proprietary
feelings of the core group and current members. We need help developing
and implementing a proper and realistic plan for the expanded farm. |
| FM111 |
Retiring farm couple on the Herkimer/Oneida county line is offering
an opportunity to build equity in our 60 cow tie-stall dairy of 2/3
holsteins, 1/3 colored. We have started "off farm" jobs
and are in need of a full-time herdsperson. The right candidate MUST
be cow oriented. Once you build equity in the cattle to secure a loan
for total herd buy-out, you may choose to leave to a location of choice
or make arrangements for a long term lease. At present there is no
housing available on the farm however, mutual arrangements could be
made. |
| FM112 |
Dairy Manager- 450 cow dairy in new
free-stall facility with double 12 parlor. We raise our own replacements
and crops are provided by our separate cropping enterprise. Housing
and benefits are included. Responsibilities include herd health,
reproduction, maintaining daily work schedules for farm employees,
record keeping and weekly reports using Dairy Comp.305. We also
offer a vesting schedule to allow for equity to be gained beginning
after 6 month period.
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| FM113 |
Crop Manager- 4000 acre crop operation linked to a 450 cow dairy.
Modern equipment and crop rotation that includes Corn, Soybeans, Hay,
Barley and Wheat. Responsibilities to include hands on field work,
maintaining daily work schedules, maintenance records and crop record
keeping.
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| FM114 |
Biodynamic/organic farmland in eastern Dutchess County, 90 miles from NYC . 80acres: 25 tillable with prime soils, 25 open fields/pasture, pristine creek, wetlands, and woods. Opportunity for experienced organic farmer/couple to manage, expand, or diversify existing organic vegetable operation under cooperative or entrepreneurial arrangement. Could include vegetables, herbs, soft and tree fruit, grains, and/or legumes. Possibly working animals. Have former CSA (6 years) & market customers, and excellent new market possibilities, including farm stand. Commitment to simple, sustainable living with biodynamic orientation & long-term interest preferred. House, greenhouses, cooler, and equipment are available. |
| FM115 |
Position Filled
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| FM117 |
We are not seeking someone to transfer the farm to. I have a son and four daughters. We are seeking a young man or women or a husband and wife team for general farm work with the opportunity to manage certain aspects of our diversified operation. My youngest son and partner in the business passed away this past June. |
| FM118 |
This is not an ownership opportunity; Horizon Farm is a 95 acre educational farm for children in Livingston Manor, NY. We are a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization providing single and multi-day farm stay visits, as well as internship programs for college and older persons, and seminars for educators promoting the teaching or agriculture in the classroom. We are seeking management persons in the areas of Culinary, gardening, animal care, administration including grant writing and curriculum development. Staff works directly with the visiting groups as they participate fully in the everyday running of the farm. Staff is expected to be creative and involved with the mission of the farm and we encourage the full participation of the staff in the creation of new ideas and programs to make each visit as valuable as possible for all. Salary, benefits and housing are all negotiable. |
| FM119 |
800 Cow Dariy: with expansion plans to 1000 cows. Seeking an aggressive, responsible and knowledgeable individual(s) or couple interested in management (either dairy and/or crop) and eventual transfer of the operation. The farm consists of 1860 acres, 800 cows and 750 youngstock located in Northern Vermont with a postcard setting, (yes,we have been on a postcard). We currently have 15 to 20 employees depending on the season. This is a great opportunity to build equity and financial security so only serious, qualifed inquires please. If you feel you have what it takes to manage and one day possibly own an operation of this size, then please feel free to contact us. The possibilities are only limited by our imagination. |
| FM120 |
A 360 acre farm, flat land, on the outskirts of Ogdensburg, NY. Milk barn for some 95 cattle & heifer barn for some 72 heifers. Sixty acres of dry tilled land, 180 tillable, 100 wooded. Close to an airport. Abundant water and pasture, 3 silos, 1 harvester, 2 storage buildings, 2 sheds. A 1200 gallon milk tank and milking equipment. Two wells and a 1600 square foot farmhouse. Fenced in pasture. For lease or looking for a manager. |
| FM122 |
UPDATED 4/2008: Assistant Farm Manager Wanted -- Growing company with multiple farms in the Hudson Valley, NY (Dutchess & Columbia Counties). New position will concentrate on marketing diversified farm and animal products. Individual must have experience and agricultural education, must enjoy sales and marketing and be a self-starter interested in developing business with a successful team. Strong opportunity for growth. Livestock raised -- Black Angus cattle, Dorset and Hamshire sheep, some pygmy goats and meat goats, Llamas, chickens, peafowl and other assorted farm animals. Apple crops (a large tree and plant nursery) are raised along with sheep, Black Angus and hay.
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| FM125 |
Ninety cow – organic milk – rotational grazing farm seeks managing herdsman (man or woman) to help operate the farm with older couple. Farm is located in northern Chenango County with 125 acres in rotational pastures around a centrally located freestall milking barn. We offer an equity building opportunity for an industrious young person seeking to develop experience in organic milk production and management. |
| FM127 |
Unique situation for the right person. I am a mushroom cultivator specializing in several varieties of oyster mushrooms and shiitake. I grow on pasteurized straw and/or sawdust. I distribute through restaurants and farm markets in the Hudson Valley. I am seeking an assistant who is capable of filling in the various tasks I do. Pay for hours worked is one option or a greenhouse and acreage is available for the assistant to develop their own cropping plan. Housing could be an option. I am very flexible per my needs. Experience a plus. |
| FM128 |
The Eddy Foundation seeks a new or experienced organic farmer to operate its 215 acre farm in Essex, New York. The Black Kettle Farm features 3+ acres of vegetable garden, including an asparagus patch, fruit trees, grape vines, a 60-acre fenced pasture, solar-powered three-bedroom farmhouse (suitable for interns, which also serves as the main office for the EF), cottage, large barn, nature trail, good water, a pond and lots of forest. Black Kettle provides an opportunity to be part of a developing organic farm community near Split Rock Wildway, a wildlife corridor in the Champlain Valley of the Adirondacks. The Eddy Foundation is open to collaborating to define terms of residency for farming. E-mail: eddyfdn@westelcom.com. |
| FM129 |
Excellent opportunity for highly motivated, honest, energetic, experienced, interested party on dairy farm at modern facility in central New York. We would like someone who is interested in helping manage all aspects of a dairy operation. The farm has a new Double 15-90º milking parlor, modern facility and equipment. Milking approximately 200+ cows – raising livestock – and cropping approximately 600 acres for livestock. Willing to discuss equity building position with the right person. Apartment housing on the farm premise available. |
| FM131 |
We are looking for a bright, energetic herdsman to work on our farm in exchange for salary and equity in livestock. This position would provide someone with an opportunity to begin to build his/her own herd and gain experience working on a medium sized, profitable dairy. |
| FM 132 |
Seeking young, motivated family or individual with an interest in managing and working an all natural, grass fed beef program; have dual purpose herd currently and developing sales contacts into New York City. Possibility to milk next spring. A I experience would be nice, but not a requirement. Cropping can be done by local neighboring operators; baling/haying equipment would be of use. Location is 1/2 hour south of Albany, 2 1/2 hours north of New York City, near Hudson river. |
| FM133 |
Orchardist Position – seeking individual with prior experience on fruit orchards for on-the-ground management of 150 acres of apple and other fruit trees on a Dutchess County farm – primarily spraying, but potentially pruning and related jobs. Needs experience with machinery and a spraying license, or willingness to get certified this year. Housing provided. Full-time or part-time. Salary negotiable based on prior-experience.
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