Farm Manager

Job Summary:

The primary function of the Farm Manager is planning, coordinating, and overseeing all farming operations. The Farm Manager understands Organic and Biodynamic farming methods, including a good understanding of all guidelines presented by OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute), accredited by USDA Organic. These regulations include the regulatory text administered by the USDA and the NOP (National Organic Program).

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze and manage daily farm operations.

• Following Organic farming methods to build Soil health, which is the cornerstone of all organic and biodynamic farming.  This also includes a good understanding of irrigation and erosion control methods.

• Collect soil samples and analyze test results to take appropriate measures.

• Recognize and address plant disease or pest control following OMRI guidelines.

• Planned and directed seasonal activities around farming operations, including developing and maintaining a staffing plan to meet seasonal needs and fluctuations in work.

• Anticipating and managing inventories, supplies, and equipment needed for each crop season and phase, working closely with the Purchasing Manager.

• Develop and maintain the records management system and guidelines per SOPs.

• Develop and promptly manage budgets, accounting, and reporting for the farm operations.

• Oversee farming staff (control and supervision, including Assistant Farm Manager and farm crew).

• Manage personnel and human resources based on best practices.

• Provide orientation and training for farm employees and communicate/coordinate with Human Resources to ensure timely compliance with new employee paperwork, performance reviews, and training.

• Work with/coordinate with the Production and the Product Development Department in planning, developing, or adjusting the harvest to meet the needs for raw materials.

• Ensure efficient use of the farm staff’s scheduling and training.

• Ensure performance and efficiency goals are met, train staff in proper handling of crops & equipment

• Conduct safety training on all equipment

• Diagnose and solve agricultural production problems.

• Ensure proper safety precautions are being taken and staff receives appropriate safety training.

• Oversee the maintenance of all farm and processing equipment, which is the farm mechanic's responsibility—reviewing current maintenance logs on service and maintenance.

• Run reports (invoice, schedules, and batch paperwork for each job on the production floor)

• Coordinate with the Production Department to schedule the delivery of raw materials.

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