Vegetable Production Manager
Job Title: Vegetable Production Manager
Location: Peapack, New Jersey
Farm Type: Regenerative, Organic Practices, Mixed Vegetable, Eggs, Herbs, Fruit, Cut Flowers & Mushroom Farm
Employment Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
About Us
We are a regenerative farm located in the Somerset Hills of Peapack, New Jersey, committed to cultivating nutrient-dense vegetables through organic and ecologically sound practices. Our mission is to nourish the land, community, and future generations through responsible stewardship, seasonal diversity, and transparency in food production. We believe in building soil health, fostering biodiversity, maintaining a high standard of animal husbandry, and creating a vibrant farm ecosystem.
Position Overview
The Vegetable Production Manager is a hands-on leadership role responsible for planning, overseeing, and executing all aspects of vegetable, herb, limited cut flower and fruit production on our diversified farm. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of regenerative agriculture, strong organizational skills, and a passion for sustainable food systems.
Key Responsibilities
Crop Planning & Management
- Develop and execute seasonal crop plans using organic & regenerative methods.
- Facilitate seeding, transplanting, cultivation, irrigation, pest management, maintenance and harvesting schedules for vegetables, herbs, fruit (small orchard and berries) and flowers.
- Maintain crop records and fertility inputs.
- Cultivate and develop new growing spaces
- Oversight of invasive plant management in agricultural settings
- Dry/cure herbs and crops like garlic, potatoes, squash
Soil Health & Regeneration
- Implement soil-building strategies such as cover cropping, composting, and reduced tillage.
- Monitor and assess soil health and make data-driven decisions for long-term productivity.
Team Leadership
- Supervise and train seasonal farm crew in all aspects of vegetable production.
- Coordinate and facilitate a 50 person CSA program with the Farm Production Steward
- Promote a safe, inclusive and efficient working environment.
Infrastructure & Equipment
- Maintain greenhouse, irrigation systems, tools, and equipment related to vegetable and fruit production.
- Operation of skidsteer, tractor, pickup truck and Coolbot trailer
- Identify and address infrastructure needs in collaboration with farm leadership.
Market Readiness
- Coordinate harvests to meet farm store, CSA, and farmers market needs.
- Work with the farm team to ensure timely and high-quality produce provided for customers.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in regenerative produce production.
- Proven leadership experience managing farm crews or production teams.
- Strong knowledge of and a passion for regenerative farming techniques.
- Experience with CSA, farmers markets, or wholesale production
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort with farm equipment are desirable.
- Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to assist in occasional weekend livestock care if needed
- Willingness to assist in land stewardship activities during the Winter season to fill a 40 hour work week if needed
- Experience with crop planning software (e.g., Tend, AgSquared) is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience ($55,000-$75,000.00)
- Paid time off includes Holidays, accrued 80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of Sick time
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for professional development (annual $750 training allowance)
To Apply
Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to with the subject line “Vegetable Production Manager Application.” to
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
