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BIRCH FARM is looking for employees for positions:
gardener
gardener
manager
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
full-time | Temporary
Responsibility
the team at Birch Farm are seeking an Assistant Gardener to assist with growing of produce
you will be involved in all aspects of horticultural production and maintenance on the farm and other gardens within the business
birch Farm is an agroecology farm, using organic and natural farming principles along with a strong emphasis on agroforestry
learn to identify crops
help to establish and maintain productive growing sites
communicate with other members of the farm team to make sure all jobs are completed quickly and effectively
interact with visitors to the farm in a positive manner
deliver culinary and ornamental crops in a timely fashion
Requirements
A keen interest in horticulture
clear written and verbal communication skills
willingness to work well with others while experimenting with new growing ideas
some experience is required, including growing vegetables from seed, sewing, planting and an understanding of plant care
good communication skills are needed. Interacting with other members of staff and with the public will necessarily form a part of the role
you must have a good level of fitness to cope with the physical demands of the role and be able to finish set tasks in a timely and efficient manner
you will be expected to work in all weather conditions. Some flexibility is needed for working longer hours on occasion along with rotational weekend cover
applicants must be willing to adapt and trial alternative methods while also having the opportunity to contribute to ideas to help the farm form a unique style of growing