Full-Time

Seed Farmer

Posted on Nov 27

August's Harvest Inc

Gads Hill, ON

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Judgement

Work Location Information Rural area; Staff accommodation available

Ability to Supervise

1 to 2 people; More than 20 people; Staff in various areas of responsibility; 3-4 people; 5-10 people; 11-15 people; 16-20 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation; Valid driver's licence

Type of Crops Garlic; Ginger; Onions; Greenhouse vegetables

Type of Farm Operations

Harvest crops; Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)

Work Setting Greenhouse; Field location

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Tractor; Sprayer or duster; Planting equipment; Harvesters; Fertilizer applicator

Specific Skills

Purchase machinery, livestock, seed, feed and other supplies; Perform general farm duties; Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings; Maintain financial and production records; Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers; Organize and co-ordinate planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities; raising and breeding of livestock and poultry; Determine the amount and kinds of crops to be grown and livestock to be raised

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) Chemical application certificate or licence

Education

Other trades certificate or diplomaor equivalent experience

Languages English

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