Role Overview:
As our Horticulturalist, you will be responsible for growing a diverse range of crops on the farm, from large-scale horticultural crops like strawberries, pumpkins, sunflowers, and apples to smaller-scale produce grown in our plant nursery, including salads, herbs, and vegetables for our Barn Kitchen café. You will also play an integral role in establishing and maintaining a new kitchen garden, ensuring we meet the growing demands of our café and farm shop.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist with cultivation, maintenance, and harvesting of large-scale horticultural crops.
* Monitor and manage irrigation systems, ensuring optimal growing conditions for crops.
* Work with the Nursery Manager to assist with the propagation and growth of bedding plants as well as salads, herbs, and other vegetables for our café and farm shop.
* Develop and maintain planting schedules, ensuring a steady supply of fresh produce.
* Lead the development and establishment of a kitchen garden to supply the café with high-quality, seasonal produce.
* Assist with the coordination of planting and harvesting schedules to ensure efficiency and productivity.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Production
Industries
Farming
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