Monthly Summary– May 2014 Logs reviewed and summary prepared by Anna Blank General Observations: Despite a few challenges, including cold temperatures in the 40’s and low 50s, as well as a handful of equipment troubles & infrastructure adjustments, things here at North Slope are chugging along and another great season is beginning to unfold. Farmers … Read more
Monthly Summary – May 2014
January 23rd, 2023 | Posted by in Administration | Monthly Summary - (Comments Off on Monthly Summary – May 2014)Season Focus for 2016
March 29th, 2016 | Posted by in Administration - (Comments Off on Season Focus for 2016)North Slope Farm – Plans for 2016 Farm Manager – MikeR Crew – Colleen, Todd, Jacob, Dan & Two 1st Year Trainees. (Estimated Full Time Wages: $90,000) (2015: $65,000 incl tax) Basic Assessment: Need to generate an extra $30-$40 thousand, in 2016. Immediate: Focus on crops that we could have sold more of – Herbs, … Read more
Wage Rate for 2016
December 2nd, 2015 | Posted by 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
Second Year Focus Summary 2013
January 7th, 2014 | Posted by in Administration - (Comments Off on Second Year Focus Summary 2013)Administration This year as my focus I endeavored to engage myself in North Slope Farm’s Administrative duties. In my personal life I only have to perform these sorts of tasks in a minimal way. The farm has a well established and fairly clear way of organizing itself. Because of this, standard procedures have … Read more
Introduction to Second Year Focus
May 15th, 2013 | Posted by in Administration | Training - (Comments Off on Introduction to Second Year Focus)Introduction to Administration Written by Todd 5 /15/2013 Intent: Of all the key elements that North Slope farm is broken down into, Administration, is the one that I am drawn to the least. That is why I have taken the opportunity to make it my second year focus. It is my intention to gain … Read more
First Year Application page 1 of 2
July 23rd, 2012 | Posted by in Administration - (Comments Off on First Year Application page 1 of 2)North Slope Farm and Stewardship Guild 386 Rock Road East, Lambertville, NJ 08530 609-460-4636 Application to participate in 2012 Season, March 6 through November 30. Name: _______________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Telephone and email: ___________________________________ Please indicate position you are interested in: 1) Experienced (3 years) Wage Laborer ______ 2) Stewardship Guild … Read more
First Year Application page 2 of 2; Trainee Assessment Form
July 23rd, 2012 | Posted by in Administration - (Comments Off on First Year Application page 2 of 2; Trainee Assessment Form)Trainee Assessment Form: DATE:_______________ Please fill in the first two columns below with a value from 1 – 5, describing your level of experience with the types of equipment and farm elements. (one = no experience — five = experienced) To be filled out by year end Farm Current Desired Dates … Read more
Administration – Introduction Office Orientation: Workspaces: Systems Management Desk Computer and Projects Desk Farm Managers Desk Filing Drawers and System Postings, Messages and Chalk Board Time Tracking: (See Time Sheet by Element) Record hours by element, (form on Systems Desk). HalfDay; is any day where you work 4 hours or less. FullDay; if you work … Read more
Stewardship Capital
January 8th, 2011 | Posted by in Administration - (Comments Off on Stewardship Capital)Stewardship Guild Mission
January 8th, 2011 | Posted by in Administration | Training - (Comments Off on Stewardship Guild Mission)Stewardship Guild Established 2006 Mission The Goals of the Stewardship Guild are: To define and test concepts of Stewardship To define and promote stewardship of Valuable Resources To train individuals in Stewardship practices To support Stewardship Activities Stewardship: Active involvement in basic community affairs with the intent to identify valuable resources and promote strategies to … Read more