Category: Training

  • 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…

  • Greenhouse 2012 Summary

    Greenhouse 2012 Summary Heated Greenhouse This structure held all our seedling successions for the farm and for sale. There was very bad aphid infestation, noticed in late March, and became full-blown a month later.  An OMRI-approved insecticidal soap, M-Pede, was bought and used according to the directions (except we found the hard way that certain…

  • Special Focus – Irrigation 2012

    Special Focus – Irrigation 2012 Todd Posted March 21st 2013 Irrigation is yet another integral part of our farm operation. Unless there is a good rain fall, irrigation management is a daily task that follows a flexible weekly rotation based on areas of highest priority. The farm is divided into blocks that reflect the maximum…

  • Second Year Summary: Planting Focus

    Prepared by KG on 2/25/2013 Second Year Element Summary – Planting 2012 In our second year at NSF, as part of the training program, interns are encouraged to choose a work element as a focus for the season. I chose planting because I wanted to get a thorough understanding of what is ultimately the main…

  • Food Safety Upgrades in 2012

    Food Safety Upgrades in 2012 Farm Manager MikeR completed a 3 hour NJ Department of Agriculture “Third Party Audit Training” course, organized by NOFA-NJ.  The take home message was; “Easily Accessible Hand Washing Station with Disposable Hand Towels” Basically there are alot of bacteria (etc) in the world that can make us sick, and most…

  • Equipment Purchased in 2012

    Equipment Purchased in 2012 The following items are significant additions to the Equipment of North Slope Farm’s Training Program and basic production systems.  The Cultivating Tractor has a three point hitch which finally allows us to utilize our Williams Tool Bar for close crop cultivating. The Earth and Turf Multi Spreader has proven to be…

  • Marketing

    Marketing Click on photo, then select the Set it is part of, then select “slideshow” for detailed Market set-up.. Marketing includes Wholesale, retail, subscription, contract and other forms of connecting consumers with our product.  North Slope Farm is currently focused on Retail sales at Farmers Markets.  We harvest and handle the products, then load up…

  • Introduction to Second Year Focus

    Greenhouse Element Introduction Written by: Rita Date: 4/12/12 Intent: To continue the management practices of greenhouse productions at North Slope Farm. Parameters: As a certified organic farm, we operate under organic standards and procedures from NOFA New Jersey as well as the USDA.  To uphold these organization’s requirements for organic certification, our greenhouse management practices…

  • Introduction to Second Year Focus

    Introduction to Planting Focus Written by KG December 5, 2011 Intent: Create and execute a vegetable production crop plan for the 2012 season, working with the Farm Manager to ensure compliance with the overall Farm Plan as well as the organic standards and procedures of NOFA and USDA. Tasks/ Responsibilities: -Work with the Farm Manager…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Assessment of Winter Market 2010 into 2011

    Assessment of Winter Market 2010-2011 Prepared by RCM, November 2011. Reviewed and Edited by MikeR.   Full Text to be loaded (languishing on editors desk), below is a quote from Robin’s conclusion: “..for the winter Market, I feel as though the physical costs can be regenerated.  What it comes down to, is someone interested in…