Trainne Grower with Farm Manager Prospects

Organic Growers Alliance; Lewes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in sustainable agriculture is seeking a trainee grower and potentially an experienced individual for long-term management roles. Set in a serene 59-acre farm near Lewes, this opportunity allows you to work closely with top chefs, ensuring fresh produce is harvested at dawn for same-day delivery. With a commitment to outdoor cultivation and innovative farming practices, this role promises growth and the chance to contribute to a meaningful cause. If you are passionate about sustainable farming and eager to make a difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Passion for sustainable agriculture and willingness to learn.
• Experience in horticulture or farming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of the farm and crop production.
• Work closely with chefs to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Skills

Horticulture

Crop Management

Sustainable Farming Practices

Team Collaboration

Education

Agricultural Studies

Environmental Science

Tools

Farming Equipment

Irrigation Systems

Job description

We have a vacancy for a trainee grower, and potentially also for an experienced person to ultimately take on long-term management of the farm and/or to set up their own project. We are based on 59 acres in a very quiet and peaceful location just outside Lewes in East Sussex. Working closely with top chefs, we harvest at or before dawn on the day of delivery and only sell what we grow. We currently use just 15 acres for mixed fruit and veg, 99% outdoor grown, in an alley-cropping set-up that has been very slowly evolving since 2009 alongside an entirely self-seeded 20-acre willow, oak, and hornbeam woodland, created after reading in 2005 the research of Gilles Lemieux. Three additional fields are available, with a 2nd borehole currently being fitted.

These are long-term positions with excellent prospects, to start between mid-February and April 2022. For more information, please email [e-mail] with a CV and covering letter, or give me a call during the day on 07736104770. Follow us on Instagram @Namayasaifarm.