Organic Farming Careers
Get ready for the jobs of the future. More food will be needed at a local level. It may be be time to start your own greenhouse, organic farming will play an instrumental role in going green.
It does not matter what field you are in now, all sectors are needed. If you are a small grower or big grower, all fields are needed. Find out which career you can plug yourself into.
Arborist
An arborist is someone whose profession is in line with the maintenance and management of trees particularly shade or ornamental trees. This type of job could be closely related with loggers or foresters but the essence as well as the scope of their work is far too different from those in these two categories. Arborists deal generally with perennial woody plants, vines and shrubs among others. They are more inclined to the safety and health issues of such trees as well as some wooded landscapes and not mere wood harvesting or forest management as a whole. >More
Organic Food Production Worker
Organically-grown food is differentiated from conventionally-grown produce in the manner in which it is planted, raised, harvested and processed. Since organic food places great emphasis on environmental conservation along with healthy food, chemical fertilizers and pesticides as well as growth hormones and genetic modifiers are either completely eliminated or strictly controlled in an organic farm. >More
Horticulture/Horticulturalist
Horticulture refers to the industry and science of plant cultivation. Horticulturist work and study the disciplines of plant propagation and cultivation, crop production, plant breeding and engineering, biochemistry of plants and plant physiology. They work to particularly involve fruits, nuts, veggies, berries, trees, flowers, shrubs, and turf. They work to upgrade crop yield, quality, nutritional value, and plant's resistance to diseases, insects, and environmental stresses. >More
Permaculture/Permaculturalist
A permaculturist should have Earthcare and recognize that the Earth is the source of all life, our valuable home, and that we are a part of it, not apart from it. They should also have people care and support and help each other to change the way of living to that not harmful to ourselves or the planet. And finally, people wanting to become permaculturists should always consider Fair share and ensure that the Earth's limited resources are being used in equitable and wise ways. Basically, this is what makes permaculture a green career.>More
Greenhouse - Co Op Business
Are you looking for a career path that you have complete control over every part of the business? No more boss to worry about. Starting a greenhouse business may be something to consider. You get what you put in. There is actually quite a bit that goes into growing. It can be overwhelming at first. If you have the will and know how, it can be lucrative. You do not need to know anything about growing to consider running a greenhouse.>More
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