Farm Manager Job at Farm Job Search, State College, PA

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  • State College, PA

Job Description

Farm Manager (6374)

Location: State College, Pennsylvania

Job Number: 6374

Mission: Windswept Farm is the home of RE Farm Café in Centre County Pennsylvania. RE Farm Café offers a unique dining experience that serves as a community resource, providing educational opportunities while expanding the diversity of agricultural production opportunities. RE Farm Café and Windswept Farm are designed to foster a healthy community of individuals who value our natural environment, support sustainable and regenerative farm practices, share a concern for the future, and are committed to healthy food grown with responsible intentions. In addition to providing a community resource for sustainability, RE Farm Café and Windswept Farm will provide a living, working experiential laboratory for the public, university students, farmers, school aged children, and learners of all ages. RE Farm Café, LLC, which comprises RE Farm Café and the farm operations of Windswept Farm, operates as a for profit business that requires long standing financial viability in order to carry out its mission. The ultimate goal is for Windswept Farm to provide the finest quality farm products to the people of Central Pennsylvania by utilizing the best regenerative agricultural practices for this particular location. Both RE Farm Café and Windswept Farm are individually and conjointly parts of the local food system, with Windswept as producer and distributor, the Café as consumer and processor….together strengthening community connections.

Job Overview: The Farm Manager will develop and manage all aspects of Windswept Farm production fields including growing vegetables, fruits and herbs using biodynamic, organic methods; manage and care for the animals (currently chickens, ducks, lambs, and pasture pigs) on the farm; identify and sell in local markets (including but not limited to RE Farm Café, an on-line market and CSA); manage staff & interns; work with volunteers of all ages and experience; and speak to public groups that frequent the farm and RE Farm Cafe. The Farm Manager will be an employee of the RE Farm Café, LLC and will be supervised by the managing partners of the LLC.

Qualifications:
This position requires a strong, practical knowledge of agricultural skills, animal husbandry, and overall farm management best practices. A passionate commitment to providing healthy foods grown in an ecologically responsible manner is essential. The manager has primary responsibility for the planning, coordination and implementation of all work and activities at Windswept Farm.
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Benefits:
Salary will be based on experience. Housing (two bedroom apartment) and basic utilities are provided on the farm and are part of the compensation package. Additional benefits include paid leave, health insurance, and retirement plan. Produce, meat and café meals may be available for personal consumption (without, or for minimal, costs). The RE Farm Café, LLC is interested in retaining the right individual for a long-term commitment and may offer ownership opportunities after a certain tenure.

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