Farm Manager - The Farm at Augusta Health

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct day-to-day farm operations in relationship to crop production at the AH Hospital in Fishersville, VA. Field responsibilities include, but are not limited to: soil preparation, planting, harvesting, washing, and packing produce, weed, pest and disease management, building cold frames or hoop houses, equipment maintenance and repair, etc.
• Manage and coordinate labor efforts among the farm staff
• Document field operations on Rodale Institute forms to satisfy organic certification requirements, research data collection needs, financial accounting and maintain production records on a regular basis
• Cook up and coordinate CSA and wholesale deliveries
• Cook up and coordinate maintenance schedules for tractor(s), truck(s) and other equipment
• Cook up and coordinate landscaping and facility maintenance and repairs among AH hospital staff
• Operate equipment (tractors, tractor implements, small engine equipment, and hand tools) in a safe and efficient manner
• Complete and follow the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) implemented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
• Plan a growing schedule and meet with supervisor frequently to ensure planting of crops is sufficient and meet all organic certifications
• Educate and train seasonal staff and volunteers to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation
• Deliver Graduate Medical Education Farm Elective curriculum
• Summarize and analyze production data to identify trends
• Maintain a clean workspace and offices
• Communicate with nutrition services and community outreach team members
• Assist with community outreach programming and education events
• Cook up and coordinate with Rodale Institute staff for travel needs and purchasing supplies
• Prepare a yearly budget, budget narrative and quarterly reports

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Must have a bachelor’s degree and/or 5 years of experience in organic horticulture or agronomic crop production
• Must be able and willing to work in all types of weather conditions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lift and carry +50lbs
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to be flexible with schedule, as farm work can be unpredictable
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat

Other Expectations

• Individuals must be committed to the farm’s success, and in turn, the farm will be committed to the individual’s success
• To be trustful and respectful to all staff and visitors

Travel

• Travel will be required to The Farm at Augusta Health, and periodically to Rodale Institute in Kutztown, PA, as well as conferences, grower meetings and workshops