Farm Assistant - Farming Team
THE PROJECT SO FAR
Sugar Valley - Quinta Vale de Canas will produce the highest quality fruits, vegetables and other products grown by combining the principles of biodynamic farming, permaculture and aligning with nature to be free of synthetic pesticides and herbicides. By renting an eco-luxury villa, attending an event or workshop, or buying some of our produce, guests will enjoy the abundant experience of nutritionally complete produce and how it comes to be in existence.
Current State of the Sugar Valley Farm:
We have approximately 75,000 sqm, 7.5 hectares or 18.5 acres of abandoned Orange and Peach orchards which had not been actively farmed or treated for around six to eight years. We have cleared the dead trees, removed the old irrigation system and fenced the main plot. We have started the new irrigation system, sectioning and clearing the various plots as well as engaged with a local builder to renovate one of the old buildings into an office and bakery.
Our Next Steps:
Planning agricultural produce, building the farm support structure (office, locker rooms, showers, green houses etc.) and starting to grow more produce.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
We have recruited a Director of Farming whose role is to understand the responsibility, the needs and care of the plants and animals as well as to strategise and develop the infrastructure of the farm. We are now recruiting for Farm Assistants.
The Biodynamic and Permaculture approaches operate without chemical substances and instead invest in an evolutionary cycle of improving soil quality for a robust long-term result, instead of short-term solutions that speed up the work and progress but often require chemicals for quick results.
The animals kept on the farm must be offered a life free from coercion and mistreatment. The cooperation between living beings (human, animal, plant and earth) is based on the principles of respect and love. Only in this way can an optimal result be achieved. And this is what we're passionate about, if you have a passion for the land, animals an surroundings and you bring the skills - the journey will start for you here.
Principle number 1 is: Everyone is treated with RESPECT, LOVE and ATTENTION
Skill Requirements:
- You have some experience or awareness in biodynamic growing and/or permaculture - if not, you have experience in growing produce and are interested in organic farming
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Clearing, pruning, developing and building the infrastructure of Sugar Valley
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Some experience with machinery and farming equipment is essential
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Ability to work in a team environment and assist in the group motivation to get the job done
If this sounds like you then please click the button below to apply: