Farm manager/Crew Leader – High Gate Farm
Last Updated On: February 14th, 2024 at 07:18AM MST
Contact information
Farm Address:1 Rigsby Rd
Marshall, North Carolina, 28753
Primary Contact: Melissa Harwin
Secondary Contact: John Kunkle
Primary Phone:
Type: Cell
Number: 8284500709
Email: highgatefarm@earthlink.net
Secondary Phone
Type: Cell
Number: 8284500708
Email:
Website:
Internship information
General Farm Description: Highgate Farm is a four acre market garden located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and established in 2008. We produce hundreds of varieties of vegetables and fruits following organic practices and using local inputs, for market and CSA.CRAFT Member Farm? No
Internship Starts: 3/1/24
Internship Ends: 2/28/25
Number of Internship Available: one
Application Deadline: rolling
Minimum Length of Stay: 1 year
Internship Details:
Ready to advance your career? Apply your knowledge and experience of organic crop production and crew leadership to our successful 4 acre market garden operation established in 2008 & located in the Blue Ridge Mountains! Collaborate with highly experienced, knowledgeable, enthusiastic owner/operators in implementing a four season farm plan, producing hundreds of varieties for market and CSA sales, applying organic principles and local inputs.
Educational Opportunities: Learn from our combined 40+ years of experience. Attend programs at Organic Growers School, Cooperative Extension, ASAP, and more!
Skills Desired: Qualifications & Experience: Min. 3 years hands-on mixed vegetable production Min. 1 year successful crew leadership/management Energetic & hard-working Reliable/accountable Collaborative & cooperative Cheerful & enthusiastic Creative problem solver with a can-do attitude Organized & detail-oriented
Meals: no
Stipend: Compensation: Starting salary $38K-$43K Free produce 2 weeks paid vacation
Housing: no
Preferred method of Contact: email