Hello:
Posting this for a local grower:
Wellwood Orchard, Inc
Working Field Manager Position Available
Job Posting: Full Time
Wellwood Orchard, Springfield, Vermont is a well establish apple orchard
with approximately 75 acres of fruit trees, berries and stone fruits. We
have multiple varieties of apples beginning to harvest in late July
through October. We grow the finest strawberries, blueberries,
raspberries, cherries, peaches, plums and pears. In our retail store on
site, open daily from June until November, we sell our own produce
summer though fall, a variety of Vermont products, home baked goods,
gift items and more. We have an excellent PYO business with loyal local
customers and a tourist clientele.
Our petting zoo, wagon rides, and annual Customer Appreciation Day
provide our community with a safe, affordable, family friendly
experience. We believe in value for our customers and their families.
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We are looking for a FULL TIME trustworthy, working Field manager with
mechanical ability, knowledge of crops, experience with pruning fruit
trees, cultivating, spraying (pesticide usage), pest monitoring,
irrigation, harvesting and more. The right person will take pride in
quality produce, have a drive to learn and continue to grow with the
business. We are willing to train, but some of the above
knowledge/experience is required. Mentoring will be a constant until
candidate is ready.
This is a full time position that will be demanding of your time during
harvest but rewarding just the same. The person we seek doesn’t mind
working for a living. You will need to be committed to the orchard
during harvest season (June/July thru October) for long hours, including
most weekends and some overnights. After harvest, there will continue to
be a work week available, with a flexible schedule for the right person.
Compensation depends upon experience. Harvest bonus potential. Immediate
opening
Please send inquiry and/or resume to:
[email protected] and
[email protected]
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Terence Bradshaw
Tree Fruit and Viticulture Specialist
University of Vermont Plant and Soil Science
MAIL ADDRESS:
201 Jeffords Hall
63 Carrigan Drive
Burlington, VT 05405
Assistant Director
UVM Horticulture Research Center
65 Green Mountain Drive
South Burlington, VT
(No Mail Service)
(802)922-2591 (cell)
http://orchard.uvm.edu
http://www.uvm.edu/~organica/
http://pss.uvm.edu/grape/
http://www.uvm.edu/~hortfarm
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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