Our Archive: Watch as Farmers Grow

  • Consideration of Farm Worker Wages at North Slope Farm

    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…

  • 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…

  • Monthly Summary August 2014

    Monthly Summary- August 2014 Logs reviewed and prepared by DD General Observations:  Overall, this month was much more mild than normal with a dry beginning and a mild ending. TH in charge of crew during first week while CH and MR on vacation. Cover cropping placed as a significant priority. MR determines seed order with…

  • Monthly Summary – July 2014

    General Observations: Construction of our new high tunnel is complete and it is already providing a home for our late season tomatoes.  An entry made by the farm manager; “Tools, drilling, generator use, multi-person tasks all performed excellent”.  Thank You NSF crew 2014 for those many days working till dark and to past crew members…

  • Tomato Fight 2015 and 20 Years at North Slope Farm

    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…

  • Monthly Summary – June 2014

    Monthly Summary – June 2014 Logs reviewed and summary prepared by Anna Blank General Observations: Summer is here! Well, not quite, but it sure feels like it. Temperatures are on the rise and activities on the farm are in full swing. The chickens are on the move, construction on the high tunnel continue, a rainy…

  • Monthly Summary – May 2014

    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.…

  • ClearSpan Pro “High Tunnel 1” Construction Summary: April 2014 – November 2014

    ClearSpan Pro “High Tunnel 1” Construction Summary: April 2014 – November 2014 By JT Type: 30’ x 100’ ClearSpan Pro Solar Star High Tunnel www.clearspan.com Full Photo series: www.flickr.com/northslopefarm/hightunnel1 In the 2014 season, NSF purchased two 30’x100’ high tunnels to expand production and season longevity. In this summary, I’m going to lay out our construction…

  • MONTHLY SUMMARY – APRIL 2014

    Monthly Summary – April 2014 Logs reviewed and summary prepared by Casey General Observation: Major materials delivery received involving much planning and preparation to ensure safe, efficient offloading.  All went smoothly. We also prepared for a shipping container to be delivered requiring a bit of site preparation as well.  We have a goal of constructing…

  • Second Year Focus: Crop Care

    JT – 3/6/15 Second Year Focus Introduction: Crop Care Crop care is a major element throughout day-to-day life on the farm. Once seeds are sown or seedlings planted, they need attention, care, and tending. As with anything biological, certain conditions produce healthier lives for the living organism, and our crops at North Slope are no…

  • Monthly Summary – March 2014

    Monthly Summary– March 2014 Logs reviewed and summary prepared by DD General Observations: With New Jersey looking more like the Arctic Circle than the garden state the crew began the month by repairing the collapsed farmhouse gothic through somewhat unconventional methods. After greenhouse repairs were complete the crew shifted its attention to the overcrowded chicken…

  • Congratulations to Graduating Guild Trainee – Todd Haldeman

    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. …