Company description Gemstone Farm is a privately owned farm that provides employment and educational opportunities for adults with disabilities. Our newly-emerging 150 acre property includes a budding flower farm, vegetable gardens, honey-bees,  chickens, maple sugaring and an apple orchard. Job description Working in close cooperation with the Farm Manager, the Horticulturist/Farmer will be responsible for the planning and implementation of the entire farming plan.  The Horticulturist/Farmer will carry out all aspects of the farm production including but not limited to the flower gardens, vegetable gardens, chickens, bee-keeping and the apple orchard.  They will also be responsible for developing and integrating activities for adults with disabilities.  Additionally, the role of the Horticulturist/Farmer will be working periodically side by side with adults with disabilities to engage them with the farming process. 

Qualifications

• 3-5 years horticultural/farming experience
• Ability to oversee and manage staff and budgets
• Basic understanding of farm implements
• Must be able to lift moderate to heavy weights up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to work on your feet for 8 hrs.
• Must be able to do active physical work
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities a plus

Compensation:

$35K+ plus benefits (compensation depending on experience)
Includes housing if needed. Compensation this position is : salaried Application instructions DeadlineMarch 15, 2021