Manager wanted for Successful Organic Market Garden in Mid Wales

Are you an experienced market gardener with a passion for organic farming? We're looking for someone enthusiastic to take over and manage our well-established market garden.

About the Garden:

  • Location: Beautiful south facing site by the river Dyfi in the picturesque Welsh countryside, next to a vibrant wood workshop.

  • Setup: Established in 2020, the garden includes:
    • 120 outdoor beds, each 15m long
    • A twin-span polytunnel (25m x 16m) and a long tunnel (6m x 46m)
    • Essential tools: two-wheel tractor with various implements, paper pot planter, Jang Seeder, and an assortment of hoes and hand tools

  • Water Supply: The garden is sustainably irrigated with water from a nearby stream

  • Facilities: Recently-built packing shed with a walk-in electric cooler for storing crops year-round

Established Outlets and Community:

  • Box Scheme: The garden sells its produce to the successful Machynlleth Veg Box scheme with 100 members in the vibrant community of the Dyfi Valley, as well as to local shops and cafés

  • Supportive Network: You'll be joining an active and supportive community, dedicated to sustainable living and organic farming.

The Opportunity:

  • Role: We're seeking an experienced and enthusiastic market gardener to take over the day-to-day management of the market garden

  • Vision: Continue the growth and success of this thriving organic enterprise while being part of a community committed to sustainability

Selling Points:

  • Established Infrastructure: a fully operational market garden with fertile soil and established growing beds (both outdoors and in tunnels)

  • Reliable outlets: be a part of the thriving Mach Veg Box scheme
     
  • Beautiful Setting: Enjoy working in the stunning landscape of mid-Wales

Contact Us:

  • For more information and to express your interest, please get in touch with Paul at Free Range Designs, freerangedesigns@gmail.com