Hi Renae,
What are the apple breeding programs in the northeast?
Art Kelly
----- Original Message -----
From: Renae Moran
To: apple-crop@virtualorchard.net
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 2:25 PM
Subject: Apple-Crop: position available
Apple Orchard Manager Position
We currently have an opening for a farm manager in our operation. We are
Ricker Hill Orchards, a family farm in Turner, Maine, started in 1803. Our
apple orchards are located in seven towns in Maine's western foot hills. We
produce IPM and organic apples, high bush blue berries, IPM cranberries, and
other fruit and mixed vegetables to a much smaller degree. We employ five
orchard managers who each manage and maintain 50 to 120 acres of apples. The
farm manager spends most of their time on the same farm, pruning, mowing,
spraying, and managing the harvest crew. Decisions on chemical control for
pest and disease management and thinning are made by the owner. General farm
workers are available when extra labor is needed. Record keeping for each farm
is done an individual enterprise with expenses and income from the quality and
quantity of crop. Managers must be available to work when needed to grow the
crop to its top potential. There will be some flexibility on work schedule.
Occasionally the manager will work with our packing operation, cranberry
operation, or helping on one of the other manager's farms, as needed. This
position involves some excessive hours during May/June and September/October.
Our regular work week is Monday through Friday, 7 am to 4:30 pm.
Base salary is between $27K and 35K, commensurate with experience
and education. Manager's share of profits from their farm is 10% up to
$10,000. Benefits include a medical and retirement plan, vehicle and clothing
allowance. Housing may also be available.
Thank you for your interest,
Harry Ricker
cell 207-754-3455, email [EMAIL PROTECTED], www.rickerhill.com
