Sucker Brook Farm is a 25-acre certified organic vegetable farm in Waterloo, NY, in the heart of the Finger Lakes. We grow crops for farmers markets, on-farm retail, and wholesale.
Job description
Farm Manager – Sucker Brook Farm
Waterloo, NY (Finger Lakes) · Full-time, year-round
About us
Sucker Brook Farm is a 25-acre certified organic vegetable farm in Waterloo, in the heart of the Finger Lakes. We grow crops for farmers markets, on-farm retail, and wholesale. The farm has full infrastructure ready to go: a greenhouse, two high tunnels, irrigation, tractors and implements for field prep and cultivation, cold storage, and a pack shed. We care about healthy soil, good clean food, and a workplace where people want to stay.
The role
We’re looking for an experienced grower to manage day-to-day operations and lead a small seasonal crew. The owners set the farm’s overall goals, and you’ll have plenty of freedom to decide how to reach them: what to plant when, how to run the crew, and how to make the systems work best.
What you’ll do
Plan and carry out crop plans, succession plantings, and rotations
Oversee greenhouse propagation, high tunnel production, field prep, cultivation, and harvest
Lead and train a crew of 1–6 workers, depending on the season
Manage irrigation, pest and disease control, and soil fertility using organic practices
Keep records for organic certification and food safety (GAP/FSMA)
Run the pack shed and cooler storage to keep produce fresh for farmers market, farm stand, and wholesale orders
Maintain tractors, tools, and infrastructure
What we’re looking for
2+ seasons managing or assisting on a diversified vegetable farm
Hands-on experience with greenhouse propagation and high tunnel production
Solid knowledge of organic growing methods
Comfortable operating tractors and small farm equipment
Clear communicator who can lead a team calmly through busy days
Able to do physical work outdoors in all weather and lift 50 lbs
Valid driver’s license to complete job duties
Nice to have: farmers market or retail sales, basic mechanical or carpentry skills, Spanish.
Compensation
Highly competitive salary, depending on experience
Paid time off
Health insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Housing available, on site or nearby, with salary adjusted based on what you choose
All the vegetables you can eat
Plenty of room to take on more responsibility and grow into a long-term role, if it’s a good fit for both of us
Compensation
this position is: salaried, $60,406 - $75,000
Role requirements
Minimum relevant experience: 2 years
Required skills
2+ seasons managing or assisting on a diversified vegetable farm
Hands-on experience with greenhouse propagation and high tunnel production
Solid knowledge of organic growing methods
Comfortable operating tractors and small farm equipment
Clear communicator who can lead a team calmly through busy days
Able to do physical work outdoors in all weather and lift 50 lbs
Valid driver’s license to complete job duties
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