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 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 !! 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 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 prepared by JT and RM 2014

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

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

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 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 →

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