Flower Farm Production Manager (7233)

Maitri Farm seeks to fill the Flower Farm Production Manager position for our 2025 growing season and beyond. Maitri Farm flower enterprise currently has established plantings that provide an excellent opportunity for a new flower farmer to transition into a long-term position and improve their skills. The flower program was initiated in 2018 and has expanded to over 2 acres of production. There are permanent, perennial fields with 1000 feet of peonies and a ¼ acre of perennial plantings, including echinacea, sedum, geum, and baptisia. For the 2025 season, 11,500 tulips have been planted in crates for forcing, ranunculus have been planted in a tunnel, and spring annuals have been prepped for early spring blooms in another area. This position offers an ideal opportunity for a qualified candidate to join and contribute to the growth of the existing business by leading the management of flower production.

Maitri Farm, established in 2014, aims to steward the land and create a biodiverse ecosystem through regenerative agriculture. Located on 106 acres in Amenia, NY, the farm is certified organic and has 4 acres dedicated to cut flowers. It offers local CSA options, operates an on-farm stand, and seeks an individual passionate about innovative agricultural production to maintain client relationships and explore new opportunities.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

• Daily early morning harvest up to 6 days a week in spring
• Organize bouquet-making processes for efficiency and quality.
• Managing cultivated acreage
• Developing and executing a comprehensive crop plan
• Overseeing production from seed orders to harvesting with the best ecological practices
• Harvesting, processing, and storing products properly
• Collaborating with and supporting additional farm enterprises
• Maintaining and managing farm infrastructure and equipment
• Business management and development
• Budgeting and financial recordkeeping
• Managing emails and assisting in social media
• Collaborating with farm owner and manager to plan and implement short- and long-term goals
• Overseeing weeding, trellising, pest and disease management, irrigation, and fertilization
• Creating best practices and systems for the farm
• Executing the timely production of crops
• Staffing: Managing and developing staff to support field-growing operations
• Developing a weekly harvest schedule and tracking progress against production goals
• General farm work and participation in projects as needed.

• Minimum three years of flower farming experience
• Familiarity with sustainable management practices
• Ability to maintain a healthy, positive & supportive workplace environment
• Experience operating tractors & agricultural equipment safely
• Ability to communicate with the farm owner, collaborate with employees, and manage outside contractors
• Strong organizational skills & attention to details
• This is a physically demanding position, and candidates must be able to repeatedly lift 50 lbs. and be able to work outside in all weather conditions
• Valid driver's license

• $55,000 - $65,000 D.O.E
• Veggies and Flowers available to take home each week after harvest is completed
• Paid holidays, PTO, and benefits after 30 days