Grower at The Plot, south of Lancaster

Organic Growers Alliance; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to sustainable agriculture! As a grower at The Plot, you will play a crucial role in producing high-quality organic vegetables for local markets and direct sales. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead on-site operations and mentor aspiring growers through the FarmStart training scheme. With a commitment to community and sustainability, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a positive impact in the food industry. Be part of a team that is shaping the future of local food production and contributing to a 10-year community Food Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate on-site operations for organic vegetable production.
• Supervise and mentor FarmStart trainees in their growing activities.

Job description

We are looking for a talented grower to join our team!

The Plot is a new market garden just south of Lancaster. Set up in 2021, it supplies organic veg to local markets and hosts the FarmStart training scheme which aims to train future growers.

Building on our successes from last season, we seek a grower to produce high quality veg for our new crop-share scheme, local retail, hospitality, and direct sales. The lead grower manages and coordinates everything on-site and provides day-to-day supervision and mentoring for our FarmStart trainees.

This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in the wider strategy set out in the new 10-year community Food Strategy.

To apply, please read the full information here. Please apply by 11.59pm on Sunday, 20 February.