Farm Hand: Full Time
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 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.
