Farm Manager
Location: Northeastern Minnesota
Employment Type: Full-time, salaried, year-round
Salary Range: $53,000 – $56,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Start Date: Spring 2026
Application Priority Deadline: March 15, 2026
Reports To: Founder & Farmer
Benefits include:
- Annual gear stipend, plus provided logo’d outerwear appropriate for northern seasons
- Paid professional development opportunities
- Access to farm produce during the growing season
- $300/month HSA stipend
- 26 days PTO (includes paid winter break, Christmas through New Year’s)
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Farm Manager is responsible for leading daily agricultural operations and stewarding the farm’s crop production systems from propagation through harvest, storage, and distribution.
This is a leadership role grounded in both technical skill and long-term thinking. The Farm Manager oversees vegetable production, season extension infrastructure, solar-supported systems, and supports reliable fulfillment for CSA, farmstand, and other direct-to-consumer channels.
This role requires independent judgment, operational ownership, and a commitment to agriculture as a long-term profession.
THIS ROLE IS WELL SUITED FOR GROWERS WHO:
- Find meaning in caring for land and producing food with integrity
- Approach farming as both a craft and a long-term responsibility
- Value steady systems over chaos and short-term thinking
- Take ownership of their work and follow through consistently
- Understand the realities and rewards of northern growing conditions
- Are motivated by building something that strengthens season after season
- Believe that good work, done well, matters
Key Responsibilities
Crop Production & Field Operations
- Lead vegetable and specialty crop production from seed through harvest
- Manage propagation, transplanting, cultivation, irrigation, fertility, and harvest workflows
- Maintain high tunnel production systems, including seasonal transitions and performance
Infrastructure & Season Extension
- Oversee maintenance and operation of high tunnels and irrigation systems
- Manage solar-powered root cellar operations to support extended storage and season extension
- Monitor and maintain solar infrastructure supporting farm operations
Equipment & Systems
- Operate and maintain tractors, implements, tools, and farm equipment safely and effectively
- Build and refine production systems that improve efficiency and reliability
Team Leadership & Coordination
- Lead and train seasonal crew members
- Support coordinated operations across both Boreal and Taiga properties when needed
- Maintain clear communication with the Founder regarding operations, observations, and planning
Sales Support (Light)
- Support CSA and farmstand fulfillment through reliable harvest readiness
- Assist with inventory organization and product preparation
Qualifications
- Experience in diversified vegetable production
- Direct growing experience in USDA Zones 3–4
- Experience managing high tunnels and propagation systems
- Experience operating tractors and small- to mid-scale farm equipment
- Familiarity with irrigation systems and infrastructure
- Familiarity with solar-powered or renewable-energy supported farm systems
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to provide clear direction and communicate observations, challenges, and solutions calmly and effectively
- Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly and perform physical farm work
- Ability to work safely and effectively outdoors in northern weather conditions throughout the year
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Preferred
- Experience with certified organic production
- Experience managing seasonal crews
- Strong system-building and operational planning experience
TEAM & VALUES ALIGNMENT
This role works closely with the Founder and contributes to the long-term stability and development of the farm.
The Farm Manager participates in operational planning, system refinement, and shared responsibility for the farm’s continued growth. As operational capacity expands, this role may take on increased leadership responsibilities aligned with compensation growth.
HOW TO APPLY
Questions are welcome.
We recognize that leadership roles benefit from conversation. Prospective applicants are encouraged to reach out with questions prior to applying.
Please email the following to:
Include:
- Résumé
- Brief letter describing your growing experience and interest in the role
- When interviewed, 2–3 professional references,
Priority will be given to applications received by March 10, 2026.
Final candidates may be subject to reference and background checks.
