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Posted: Thu, January 15, 2026

Annapolis, MD job

Phone Number: 202-256-0184

Email: Maidstone2059@gmail.com

Maidstone Harvest is a small, growing organic farm that provides beautiful greens, vegetables, and herbs for several local restaurants and various other markets. We are looking for a full-time year-round Production Manager with experience who will help manage our production daily. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about farming, hard-working, motivated, and excited to join a growing team. Minimum of three seasons of experience required.

We currently have two field locations and are expanding. Our goal over the next few years is to grow to a 7-acre market farm that will not only cater to our chefs and established restaurants, but also add other channels to help expand sales.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the year-round production of crops including vegetables, flowers, winter greens
• Collaboratively develop and execute the 2026 crop plan, including monitoring and adjusting as required
• Manage the greenhouse seedings for transplanted field crops, winter greens, and high tunnel crops
• Safely operate and maintain farm machinery, implements for tillage and planting, trucks and trailers, and small engine/electric tools
• Manage ground prep, mechanical planting and seeding, cover-cropping, mechanical cultivation, and pest and disease management
• Oversee field work such as season extension, nutrient management, weed control, trellising, pruning, etc
• Conduct field assessments to monitor crop health and plan upcoming tasks
• Train and manage farm staff in crop production tasks, promoting sustainable practices and high quality standards
• Communicate regularly with the rest of the management team regarding crop status, labor needs, and crop production priorities
• Support farm upkeep and cleanliness, maintaining a productive work environment

Qualifications:

• Three or more seasons of previous experience on a farm is required
• A degree in Agriculture or related field is preferred, but not required
• Familiarity with the necessary tools and equipment to perform day to day tasks around the farm
• A basic understanding of how farm machinery functions, and the ability to operate the machinery safely
• A basic understanding of farm machinery maintenance
• The ability to repeatedly lift and carry 50+ lb objects
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently and both independently and collaboratively on a team
• A willingness to work weekends
• A deep interest in soil conservation and farmland stewardship

Schedule: Our Production Manager position is considered a full-time, year-round position, averaging 40 hours/week in the “cold months” (December through March), and averaging 50 hours/week in the “warm months” (April through November)

Salary: Salary and compensation package to be fair and equitable.

To apply: Please forward resume and references to Maidstone2059@gmail.com