The Minnesota Food Association, which runs an organic farming training program (Big River Farms) for recent immigrants and develops retail and wholesale markets for the products they produce, is looking for a Production Coordinator.
The MFA is a first-class organization, and does some wonderful work under the skilled guidance of its executive director, Glen Hill, and staff. The full job description is below, and for more information on the MFA, read the front page story in Issue 1, Volume 2 of the Harvest Foodservice Journal.
—Mike Mitchelson, managing editor
Position Announcement
Minnesota Food Association – Big River Farms
Big River Farms is looking to hire a Production Coordinator for the 2012 season. The Big River Farms Program of the Minnesota Food Association (MFA) operates an immigrant and minority farmer training program together with a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and wholesale distribution service. The Production Coordinator has primary responsibilities to help oversee the coordination, production, and distribution of organic certified vegetable produce for Big River Farms. This includes production for the CSA and wholesale markets and the coordination and operations of the greenhouse and hoophouses. The position would run from March 1 – November 15th, 2012. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. The expected pay range is $10 – $12/hr. depending upon experience. Successful applicants would have at least 2 full seasons on an Organic vegetable operation involving all aspects of Organic vegetable production, plus a strong work ethic and recognition of the physical and time demanding aspects of farm work. Preferred qualifications include: experience in supervising workers, proven abilities in greenhouse production, and experience and proven interest in working with people from diverse backgrounds. Rustic on-farm housing is available. MFA is an equal opportunity employer.
If you are interested please click for a full job description or visit our website www.mnfoodassociation.org for more information about our farm and programs.
Deadline for applications will be January 15, 2012.
Food Trends for 2012
Well, here’s a shocker. The James Beard Foundation announced that “locavorism” will be among the food trends in 2012. They also say the doughnut craze will only get crazier, which highlights America’s bi-polar attitude with food: “Obesity Epidemic! Eat Healthier! Watch Your Portion Sizes! What’s that? OOOooooOooooohh, doughnuts.”
Yeah. OK. I’m sorry. no matter the craze with the deep fried batter lazed with the sugar glaze of your choice, can it really be a lasting trend? Really? I mean, didn’t the country go nuts for Krispy Kreme a few short years ago? That really went well for that company. Yeah, not so much.
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