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Description
TALMAR Gardens and Horticultural Therapy Center is a nonprofit organization established to provide a therapeutic and recreational environment offering horticulture and other complementary modalities to the community.
Our mission is to serve all people of all ages with a focus on those with special needs and disabilities. Our goal is to positively contribute to the mind, body and spirit of the individuals we serve by improving their physical, psychological, recreational, educational and social well being.
Position Overview:
We are looking for an even tempered Farmer for the 2012 growing season at TALMAR Gardens, located on ten acres within a 365 acre park in Baltimore, MD.
Qualifications:
This position requires a minimum of 5 years experience in organic farming methods, both in the growing of produce and specialty cut flower production. They must be knowledgeable in plant pathology, IPM measures, and using OMRI certified products.
Farmer must also posses organization and management skills and be able to provide hands on knowledge to interns or first year farmers. Preference will be given to a Farmer with experience in CSA's, farmers markets and medium scale production.
Maintenance on equipment and vehicles will be an added plus. A good driving record with a clean criminal record is mandatory.
Compensation: This is a salaried position with housing and benefits negotiable.
To Apply:
Please send cover letter and resume. Interviews will begin immediately.