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Consideration of Farm Worker Wages at North Slope Farm

December 2nd, 2015 | Posted by miker in Community Affairs - (Comments Off on Consideration of Farm Worker Wages at North Slope Farm)

Consideration of Farm Worker Wages – December 2, 2015 Michael Rassweiler, North Slope Farm When I began to formalize my concept of a Training Program, in 2006, the question of how much to pay a Trainee, and what costs are associated with providing Training were the hardest to resolve. I began by utilizing the NJ … Read more

Wage Rate for 2016

December 2nd, 2015 | Posted by miker in Administration - (Comments Off on Wage Rate for 2016)

Wage Rate Commitment for 2016 at North Slope Farm Posted in Consideration of Increasing Wage Rates for 2016 First Years: $9/hr Second Years: $11/hr Third Years: $12/hr Experienced and Committed Workers: $13/hr This assumes a minimum 40 hour work week, over a season from March 1 – November 30.  (41 weeks) Maximum Expected Wages Estimated … Read more

Tomato Fight 2015 and 20 Years at North Slope Farm

August 29th, 2015 | Posted by miker in Events and Workshops - (Comments Off on Tomato Fight 2015 and 20 Years at North Slope Farm)

TOMATO FIGHT !! Sunday September 6th – 5pm to Gather and share Pot Luck – 7 pm to pummel each other with mushy Tomatoes! Then Plunge in the pool to get the seeds outta your hair, Change into your clean, dry clothes and hang out with us, honoring the hard work so far, and the … Read more

Congratulations to Graduating Guild Trainee – Todd Haldeman

March 13th, 2015 | Posted by miker in Season Summary - (Comments Off on Congratulations to Graduating Guild Trainee – Todd Haldeman)

Congratulations to Graduating Guild Trainee – Todd Haldeman At the end of the Season, North Slope Farm was pleased to Honor and Celebrate Todd Haldeman.  We are grateful for his Three Year personal investment into Training, Hard Work, Creative contributions and good cheer! Additionally Jacob Thies and Rick Morris completed their First Years of Training.  … Read more

Harvest and Yield Summary – 2013

March 13th, 2015 | Posted by miker in Season Summary - (Comments Off on Harvest and Yield Summary – 2013)

Harvest and Yield Summary  – 2013 prepared by JT and RM 2014

Element Hour Summary – 2013

March 13th, 2015 | Posted by miker in Season Summary - (Comments Off on Element Hour Summary – 2013)

Element Hour Summary – 2013; Calculated by JT and RM.

Profit and Loss Summary – 2013

March 13th, 2015 | Posted by miker in Season Summary - (Comments Off on Profit and Loss Summary – 2013)

Farm profit and Loss Summary – 2013 Simplified.  Prepared by MikeR

Winter Solstice 2014

December 3rd, 2014 | Posted by miker in Community Affairs - (Comments Off on Winter Solstice 2014)

Winter Solstice 2014- At North Slope Farm, Winter Solstice is honored as an ancient, human celebration.  We get together at ‘the Farmhouse’ to share foods and beverages, music, stories and laughter. 2014 will be honored on Sunday December 21 – 5pm into the evening.  If forecast for Sunday is Dire – Party may be pushed … Read more

Monthly Summary – November 2013

November 19th, 2014 | Posted by miker in Monthly Summary - (Comments Off on Monthly Summary – November 2013)

Monthly Summary – November 2013 Prepared by MR on 11/17/14 General Observations:  The first day of November was memorable for a “freak front,” that plowed through our Salad Harvest.  “..the salad harvest was going nicely until the weather turned very dark, then wind picked up and heavy rain.  A dull roar ensued as hard, wind … Read more

USDA Approves Funding for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

March 26th, 2014 | Posted by miker in Community Affairs - (Comments Off on USDA Approves Funding for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program)

North Slope Farm received notification from the New Jersey Department of Health, that Seniors can expect to receive funds from the Federal Government, that are to be invested in local Agriculture, at Farmers Markets! Seniors.. Do you know how to access these Funds?  Call the NJ Health Department 609-292-9560 or Click this Link

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