Adams Apple Orchard (47 Ludlow LLC) is a new and upcoming orchard located outside Ithaca, NY. It is approximately 20 acres of organic apples and hazelnuts surrounded by the lovely Finger Lakes countryside on the east side of Cayuga Lake. The first hazelnut trees were planted in 2024 and the first apple trees in 2026 - the remainder to be planted in 2027. All production is intended to be organic. Since it is an up and coming orchard enterprise, there is lots of room to collaborate with the owner and consultant on production, marketing, and sales agendas.
Job description
ORCHARD MANAGER wanted for 20-acre ecologically managed apple and hazelnut orchard in New York’s Finger Lakes region (near Ithaca). Requirements are minimum 5 years’ experience with apple orchard production in ecological orchard settings, ability to safely operate and maintain standard orchard equipment, assemble and supervise small orchard crew, manage post-harvest activities including storage, packing, sales, and delivery, as well as maintain detailed production records, develop annual operating budgets, and work with admin-level support. Must work well with a team that includes owner and consultant. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. Detailed job description available upon request.
Compensation
this position is: salaried, $60,406 - $75,000
Role requirements
Minimum relevant experience: 5 years
Required skills
ability to safely operate and maintain standard orchard equipment
assemble and supervise small orchard crew
manage post-harvest activities including storage, packing, sales, and delivery
maintain detailed production records
develop annual operating budgets
work with admin-level support
work well with a team that includes owner and consultant
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