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Farm Hand: Full Time 

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 Full Time Seasonal Position

Landman Gardens and Bakery is a family-operated business located just north of Grand Valley Ontario;we are committed to growing and producing the best quality food for you and your family.  We grow 1 acre of organically-grown produce and raise a variety of animals including: turkeys, laying hens, meat chickens and pigs.

If you are interested in learning more about an opportunity to join our team of staff on a seasonal basis, please read on. We will be accepting applications and resumes until February 24th at 5:00 pm. Apply Now! 


General Position Description

This position will have varied duties including:

-      Assisting with the design of crop rotations and garden layouts
-      Crop planting with the goal of building healthy soils & growing nutritious crops
-      Developing a variety of orgainic weed control techniques
-      Efficient harvesting techniques – harvest and post-harvest handling
-      Transplant production, planting and seeding
-      Basic equipment maintenance and repair

-      Ability to interact with customers effectively 
-      Animal husbandry: feeding, watering, handling etc.
 
We are looking for someone who:

-      Is inquisitive, hard-working and self-motivated, with leadership skills
-      Has experience in, and a desire to explore a career in farming
-      Works well independently and as part of a team,
-      Is organized, tidy and a good communicator and
-      Has general Animal Husbandry knowledge **not required, but a valuable asset**



Requirements:
-     Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 10 pounds at all times
-    Ability to stand for long periods of time
-    Tuesday - Saturday 8 am - 5pm (42.5 hours/week)
-    May- September (start and ends dates flexible)


The work week will be Tuesday – Saturday depending on the time of year and work. If you are interested in this seasonal opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter to:info@landmangardens.ca and briefly tell us about your interest and related experience and qualifications.


Landman Gardens and Bakery     322345 Concession 6-7 Grand Valley Ontario L9W0X3 Canada    519-938-6163    info@landmangardens.ca    @landmangardens 
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