Head Grower/Gardener
- Swainstown Farm
- Kilmessan, County Meath, Ireland
Job Description
We are looking for someone to head up the vegetable enterprise on our farm. We operate a small-scale market garden principally to supply our farm shop between April and November.
We operate using no-dig principles on standardised 75cm beds. We also have a 3-acre forest garden.
We are looking for an open-minded, independent individual whose roles will include;
- Management of vegetable production, nursery and forest garden
- The organisation of the volunteer workforce
- Assistance with other farm roles outside of the vegetable garden*
*We have a large farm with multiple enterprises (lamb, beef, eggs), the successful applicant will be expected to lend a hand in other aspects of the farm when time allows.
Job Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Profit share of business
- Flexible work hours
- Free farm produce
- On-site accommodation (depending on availability)
*The closing date for applications is January 31st. Decisions will be made thereafter, and successful candidates will be notified at that time.
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We are a regenerative farm producing organically grown vegetables and pasture-fed lamb. We have a farm shop which is open seasonally and a historic walled garden.
