Peter Tischler

Participated in committee meetings that were focused on how to build a stronger regenerative agriculture community in the state.

Machine operator for the peanut M&M value stream at the Hackettstown, NJ plant for Mars Wrigley. Responsibilities include forklift operations to load and unload material trailers, process and roast up to 36 tons of raw peanuts per shift, maintain machines while in production, weekly sanitation of machinery, properly document all phases of the process according to food safety guidelines.

Currently operating an organic farm and orchard on 23 acres in Newton, NJ. 1,400 Fruit trees have been planted, including European pear, Asian pear, peaches, Japanese and European plums, sweet and tart cherries, apricots, and over 100 varieties of apples, many of historical significance. Three acres of berries are being planted in the spring, as well as three acres of vegetables. Regenerative farming practices according to organic guidelines are followed on the farm.

Planted and maintained 1,000 fruit trees at Comeback Farm, an existing certified organic farm in Asbury, NJ. Responsibilities included growing, harvesting, packing and selling the fruit. An acre and a half of organic strawberries, raspberries and blueberries was also grown.

Oversaw the planting of 20,000 cider apple trees for Ironbound Hard Cider, a startup organic orchard in Asbury, NJ.

Trained a crew of 8 formerly incarcerated guys in land clearing and preparation, orchard care, farm and machinery maintenance, vegetable production, and assistance with the Hard Cider operation