Job Description:
Do you enjoy gardening?
Do you have a passion for growing flowers and/or vegetables?
Are you curious as to how a seed becomes a plant?
If you can answer "yes" to any of these questions, and you have thought about turning your passion into a profession, we encourage you to apply for this position at our commercial farm located 10 minutes from Asheville in Leicester, NC.
We are a commercial horticultural operation growing over 10 million plants per year in a combination of 25 acres of greenhouse and 5 acres of open field.
As a Grower's Apprentice you will be on a path to become a fully qualified section grower responsible for 3 to 5 acres of crops, and over unique 100 genera. This path would include 18 months as a Grower's Apprentice followed by 18 months as an Assistant Grower. At that point, if qualified, you will have the opportunity to apply for the section grower position. There are unique challenges in our industry and it is not for everyone. However, those who have embraced the industry find it exceptionally rewarding.
As a Grower's Apprentice we will pair you with a Section Grower who will teach you the fundamentals of moisture management, soil composition, chemical application, disease and pest identification and a myriad of other skills pertinent to growing annuals and perennial flowers.
For this position pay starts at $11.35/hour with regular increases every 6 months based on achievement.
Again, if your passionate about recreational growing, have experience in horticulture or have any type of formal horticulture education please contact us by responding to this posting with a resume and contact information. We would love to talk to you and see if there is a fit between you and our Asheville/Leicester farm family!