American Chestnut Land Trust is hiring a Farm Manager for the Double Oak Farm CSA

The American Chestnut Land Trust (ACLT) Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program: ACLT operates a sustainable agriculture program that provides fresh, locally grown produce for up to 25 paid shareholders and 5 work shareholders over a 25-week growing season. The produce is grown using approved organic methods, however, ACLT’s program is not certified under the National Organic Program. Farm improvements include a one-acre fenced area with available drip irrigation, a 70’ x 30’ hoop house, and a 30’ x 30’ timber frame barn for equipment storage. Available equipment includes a vintage Gravely A10 commercial walk behind tractor with 30″ tiller, rotary plow and bush hog attachments; a Troy Bilt 14″ tiller; a Mini Honda tiller; an Agra-Fab 48″ spreader; a Solo broadcast seeder; a Jang Precision Seeder as well as miscellaneous hand tools.

Description of Skills and Duties:
ACLT is seeking a farm manager for the 2014 season. The position requires knowledge of and willingness to perform the following duties: supervise volunteers and work shareholders; coordinate work schedules; follow an existing plan for growing sufficient crops in progression and rotation to assure delivery of a weekly share (adequate for a family of four) of a variety of fresh produce to a maximum of 30 shareholders; carry out application of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides as well as manual control of insects, pests and weeds in accordance with approved organic gardening standards; maintain and operate irrigation system and farm equipment.

The position is flexible, part-time and seasonal (May – October). The farm manager should expect to spend part of every day, Monday – Friday, at the farm supervising volunteers and work shareholders. The number of hours per week will depend on conditions, but is expected to average approximately 30 hours per week over the course of the season. Position pays an hourly wage, depending on experience, and is a temporary position, not eligible for benefits.

A cover letter and description of experience should be sent to:

Or email to: Karen Edgecombe