Field Manager-Organic Veg – New Morning Farm

Last Updated On: octubre 7th, 2025 at 04:32PM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
22263 Anderson Hollow Rd
Hustontown, Pennsylvania, 17229

Primary Contact: Jennifer Glenister
Primary Phone:
    Type: Office
    Number: 814 448 3904
    Email: jobs@newmorningfarm.net

Website: https://www.newmorningfarm.net

Internship information

General Farm Description: New Morning Farm was founded in the mountains of south central Pennsylvania in 1972. The farmers and apprentices have been creating and refining our crops and systems of growing and marketing for 50 years. We attend four farmer’s markets a week, grow around 25 acres of organic vegetables, and manage a flock of 400 laying hens with about 13-15 farm employees. Our production goal is to grow a variety of high quality organic produce, reliably week after week, in sufficient quantity to meet the demand at our retail markets. Our systems are now well established, though always undergoing improvement. Production practices that allow us to succeed reliably include cover crops, season extension, succession plantings, and more, all built on a foundation of soil health.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: Early Winter 2026
Internship Ends: Year round role
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: December 1st, 2025
Minimum Length of Stay: 12 months

Internship Details:

Mission: New Morning Farm strives for ecological, social, and financially sustainable organic vegetable production and farmers markets.  Alongside growing vegetables, we also train vegetable growers, and work to operate a business that serves the employees, founding farmers, owner, customers, and neighboring farmers.

Position Overview: We are a 20 acre, highly diversified (30+crops), organic vegetable farm managed by a team of 8-10 apprentices and experienced growers. We focus our production towards our bustling farmers markets in Washington D.C.

To meet market demand, we strive to consistently produce high quality produce every week using season extension and succession plantings. We also sell many amazing veggies, fruits, and foods from our neighboring growers and producers.

With a 50-year history, we are constantly striving to improve our systems and be sustainable with regards to our soil and environment, our people, and our business.

The Field Manager is a key member of the management team, involved in many aspects of New Morning Farm’s Operations including:
-safely operating and maintaining tractors and equipment to till, amend, harrow, and seed organic vegetables

-maintaining frequent, open communication with farm owner, crew leaders, and apprentices to plan, coordinate, and carry out field operations
-providing training, feedback, and support to apprentices and workers who are helping in field operations
-cultivating healthy team and good morale
-manage a handful of crops and a couple additional jobs

-attend farmers markets at least twice a month, as field work allows

This position is crucial the farm’s production success.

The Field Manager will live and work on the farm, as well as attend farmers markets at least twice a month as field work allows.  Our farm schedule is more than full time during the growing season, April/November 42.5-56 hrs/week, May/October 45-59hrs/week, and June-September 47.5-62hrs/week.  Winter work, December-March 38-46 hrs/week, is guaranteed, but flexible with a month of paid vacation after the first growing season.  No vacations June-September the first year, and minimal vacation June-September after that.

Responsibilities:

• Field Operations as stated above: safe operation of tractors and equipment to maintain, prepare, and direct seed vegetables. NMF has a wide range of good equipment including 68hp Kubota tractors and rototiller, spader, chisel plow, harrows, raised bed plastic layer, Matermacc vacuum seeder, drop spreader, and manure spreader along with others.
• Cultivate and support team morale through regular communication, weekly and daily as field work ramps up.
• Gather and maintain data and logs to fulfill record keeping required for organic certification, FSMA, and understanding cost of production, and participate in organic certification renewal and inspections with farm owner.
• Work with Jenni and management team to identify crops/systems that are not serving the business, and/or could improve sustainability and decrease risk. Propose, test, and implement changes.

Progression of Responsibilities:

Year I:  Dependent on starting date, join farm owner and management team in crop and field planning for 2026 production.  Execute field plan with close communication and collaboration from farm owner as we adjust to the weather and conditions of the season and build skills with equipment, soils, and markets.  Gain experience managing several crops and jobs, our systems, markets, and challenges.  Begin to identify, and propose improvements.

Year II:  As skills grow, create field and fertility plans for 2027 production in collaboration with farm owner.  Continue to refine use of equipment, and trial improvements and new techniques.  Generally enjoy significantly more autonomy, while working within the management team.  Continue to grow your skills on a couple different jobs and crops of your choice.  Raise in wage beginning in December with commitment for second season.

Year III:  Create field and fertility plans for 2028 production with input from management team and farm owner.  Continue trials and improvements.  Enjoy autonomy within and in collaboration with the management team.  Continue to expand your skill sets in areas of crop management, marketing, leadership, and business management.  Raise in wage beginning in December with commitment for third season.

Educational Opportunities: Educational Opportunities: We believe in learning by doing, but there are built-in systems and mentors to help everyone and the farm find success. Besides on-the-job training, we take time for discussions and seminars on topics of interest to apprentices. Our crew normally makes several visits to other nearby farms for learning purposes. We also pay registration to conferences, workshops and other training/education events.

Skills Desired: Qualifications: - Valid Driver’s License - At least 3 years of diversified vegetable farm experience - Strong and reliable verbal and written communication skills - Ability to tactfully work with, inspire, and empower teammates - Proficiency with or commitment to learn Google Sheets and Drive - Ability to commit for the entire growing season April to Thanksgiving with intention to stay for 2-3+ years - Interest and commitment to continuous learning in organic vegetable production, retail sales, and team management and leadership Preferred Qualifications: - Previous crop and or field management experience - Ability or interest to learn to drive 16ft box truck 2.5 hrs to farmers markets

Meals: Not meals, but full board, all food from the farm, and reimburse grocery store receipts.

Stipend: Compensation: This is a full-time plus overtime, hourly position with benefits including, full room and full board, paid holidays, paid time off, and paid sick leave. The hourly rate is negotiable based on experience, within range of $25,000 to $30,000 per year plus full room and board.

Housing: Yes, private bedroom and shared bathroom, living spaces, and laundry.

Preferred method of Contact: email