Tenant Farmer/Farm Manager
Full TimeJob Description
*Overview*
Seeking a tenant farmer or preferably a couple interested in managing all of or a portion of our Christmas Tree Farm operation in Warwick, NY.
*Situation*
We have established and operated a successful business growing and selling Christmas Trees, hosting weddings, and conducting on-farm ticketed experiences. We are seeking a farmer or farm couple to commit to operating and maintaining the farm, growing the offerings and sharing in the success we have created and that hopefully, you will add to. We are offering a new 2-bedroom house, use of our substantial on-farm infrastructure and equipment, guidance and mentoring as well as a percentage of the farm income. We would like to transition the management of the farm through a paid manager format and eventually a lease agreement.
*Objectives*
We would like for you to provide the following as a farm Manager:
* Continue the current methods of planting, caring for and selling our Christmas Trees
* Continue selling and conducting weddings from May-October
* Continue operating the current ticketed experiences, including photography sessions, wreathmaking experiences and The Real Santa Experience
We would encourage you to provide additional experiences to help increase profitability, subject to discussion and concurrence
*Requirements*
Applicants would need to provide the following:
* Christmas Tree planting, digging of stumps, transplanting large transplants, weed control, pest control, selective pruning and shaping, mowing, fertilizing and irrigation and overall caring for each season’s crop
* Set up and conduct weddings in our facilities; including cleaning, setup of chairs, tables and other furniture, providing guidance and supervision during events and assistance in the maintenance of facilities
* Setting up and maintaining scheduling software for photography mini-sessions, Christmas Tree harvesting experiences, wreath classes and _The Real Santa Experience_
* Respond to wedding inquiries via email
* Conduct wedding venue tours as needed
* Help to Maintain equipment and facilities as needed to operate existing and added revenue-generating activities
* Identify and manage seasonal labor for planting, Changeover of the facilities between seasons, seasonal and maintenance landscaping and assistance with weddings
As owners, we will provide the following:
* Free Housing
* Steady monthly income
* Transparent accounting to facilitate profit sharing
* Preparation and management of all wedding venue contracts
* Operation of the Christmas Tree Experience
* Access to all on-farm assets required to fulfill the requirements
* Responsibility for expenditures for required maintenance
* A budget for capital improvements to be agreed upon, particularly to support new revenue-producing projects
*Negotiations*
We envision substantial discussion and negotiations will be required to strike a balance between the needs of the farm and what prospective partners would be willing to offer and what we would be willing and able to support. We also see the business arrangement changing as time goes on to respond to changes we both will face.
Job Types: Full-time, Internship
Pay: $40,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
* Cover Letter Included?
Education:
* Associate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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