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Sander Nordstuen Gård is a Market Garden farm located in Eidsvoll Norway.
Owned and operated by Tone Bech and Magne Stenersen. Our farm is an oasis of sustainable agriculture. We cultivate a variety of herbs, vibrant flowers...and more then 40 different varieties of vegetables including berries and fruits. We have a farm shop and café that will open in 2025, in a brand new location on the farm. The farm has a small flock of about 15 sheep, a few gees and ducks. And we have and egg operation.  
 

The Market Garden Manager is primarily responsible for the complete operation of the Farm production market garden. The Garden Manager works closely with the Farm owners who provide the strategic oversight for the entire farm operation which the Market Garden is one part of. The manager will be responsible for management, planning and control of the Farm’s garden operations from garden preparation through quality harvest and product delivery and sales. Commitment to sustainable farm methods is required. Knowledgeable in permaculture principles highly desired
Farm language is English and Norwegian, and you must be a eu or schengen citizen 

 

We can offer food and accommodation, salary by agreement
Please send application to sandernordstuen@gmail.com

 

 

Job Requirements

• Farm management experience, small-scale, sustainable agriculture with organic production desired

• Knowledge of seeding, transplanting, weed control, irrigating, harvesting, packaging and selling broad range of farm produce

• Mechanical knowledge and care of small engine agricultural equipment and tools

• Ability to budget, program, manage, schedule resources

• Results oriented manager

• Ability to interact successfully with employees

• Ability to plan and to look at the farm holistically

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 Essential Functions

• Design and implement systems to efficiently manage labor, and greenhouses

• Work with owners and to prepare grow plan

• Propose creative solutions to garden problems

• Work closely with owners and farm team to produce the highest quality crops and plants

• Follow and document grow plan

• Conduct and manage all field preparations

• Maintain proper records of full plant life cycle including planting and harvest dates and yield for future analysis

• Inspect farm buildings and equipment, making sure routine maintenance is carried out and repairs made when necessary

• Become proficient in processing of harvest

• Attend Farmers Markets on behalf of Farm and work to increase sales

• Deliver products to Farm restaurant customers

• Train and supervise seasonal workers

• Seek and attend local or online training for continuing education to grow professionally and add knowledge for future production