Lakehurst Flower Farm

We are a small, seasonal, family-run flower farm and grow 60+ types of annuals, perennials, and woody flowering plants both in a hoop house and in fields. Our operation is as organic as possible given the challenges of producing high quality blooms. Our sales outlets are weekly farmers market, CSA customers, and distribution to wholesale customers via the Maine Flower Collective. We hope to expand and do more with the wholesale markets this year.

A green house on a farm field at sunset

Location

287 Pond Road
Manchester, Maine 04351

Hours and Work Season

Schedule:
40 hours per week. Days off and farm hours are flexible
4 – 6 hour shifts

Payment Type

Hourly

Pay

 $24/hour

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Duties will include preparing the fields for spring planting, applying weed barrier and planting plugs and seedlings in early May. During the growing season duties include daily tending of crops, weed and pest management, monitoring irrigation and seasonal protection from frost. Also, daily harvesting and conditioning of flowers for sale. Weekly flower inventory and management within the walk-in cooler.
Weekly liaison with wholesale distributor to post product availability, batching and delivery of sold flowers.

Some design work for farmers market and small events.

Crop rotation and succession planting as necessary.

Fall duties include preparing hoop house for overwinter crops, terminating annuals and planting cover crops. Digging and storing dahlia and other tubers. Winterizing equipment.

Operational Management: overseeing all that has been planted in greenhouse and field environments, rotating new plants, maintenance, harvesting, and preparing cut flowers for the wholesale distributor/florists.

Farmer’s Market Preparation and Sales: harvesting, preparing arrangments and selling cut flowers once a week at a local farmers market.

Sustainability: Although we are not certified organic, we practice farming methods which are in line with organic practices.

Financial Management: Managing the financial flow on the farm throughout the season. Tracking costs as well as revenue, by sales channel, and capturing data on sales metrics for type of flower.

Collaboration: work with farm owners to try new species, experiment with existing varieties and make suggestions about crop-planning for the following year.

Hours (Part-time/full-time) and Work Season (Seasonal/ year-round) : Requirements:

Demonstrated farm management experience or commensurate experience in an agricultural setting. A solid understanding of horticulture and agriculture.

Ability to work alongside existing farmers as well as to occasionally work independently. A willingness to communicate clearly and regularly about the status, needs,
threats and opportunities of the farm to the existing farm ownership.

Occasional simple computer tasks (data entry and labelling) are a requirement.

Willingness to train, manage and work with part-time farm support.

Experience with financial management.

Reliable transportation and a valid Driver’s license are a requirement.

Ability to relocate near Manchester or Augusta prior to position starting.

Benefits

What to Expect from Us

We all live, part-time, on property which is a multigenerational, multi-family 16 acre plot. We will plan crops, supervise weekly projects, direct marketing and sales efforts, and work alongside farm manager. We will also provide all the necessary tools, supplies and inputs. We like to collaborate. At peak times, we will be very involved with daily and weakly activities. Occasionally, contracted labor may come in to assist. During slower periods, the farm manager may be managing the operation solo.

Application Details and Deadline

The deadline for applying is March 15th, 2025

If interested, candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and any relevant certifications to [email protected]. Please ensure
your application touches on all the requirements stated in the solicitation.

Contact:
Eric Michael or Mark Michael
202.270.7463
[email protected]

Lakehurst Flower Farm

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