Cannabis Jobs in Berea, KY

About Role:

As an Assistant Grower at AppHarvest, you will be joining a team at the forefront of reinventing sustainable agriculture by assisting with the management of growing operations for AppHarvest 30-acre hydroponic controlled-environment agriculture facility in Berea, KY.

What You'll Do:

• Assists with growing produce commodities.(Strawberry / Cucumbers)


• Works with the Grow team to plan and execute crop work.


• Ensures crop work is completed on time and within quality requirements.


• Works with IPM team to manage pest and disease control.


• Assists in fertilization, irrigation, and climate control needs.


• Interprets measured data from crop and climate registration.


• Validates scouting reports to confirm accuracy and reliability.


• Assists with the timely implementation of management's plant health plan directives.


• Performs soil, water, and disease tests as needed.


• Facilitates trials of new products prior to use within the facility.


• Ensures on-time placement of product orders for scouting needs.


• Maintains up to date records and reports.


• Provides support for and adheres to food and health safety standards.

What We're Looking For:

• Degree in Chemistry, Horticulture, or Agriculture or equivalent experience.


• Minimum three years' experience in horticulture.


• Management experience is a plus.


• Bilingual / Spanish is a plus


• Knowledge of horticultural pests, diseases, and safety standards identification.


• Experience in greenhouse growing facilities preferred.


• Knowledge of PRIVA and experience with technical greenhouse systems is a plus.


• Stand, walk, twist, bend, sit, enter data into a computer, and / or frequently lift objects up to 55 pounds (may require sustained repetitive motion)

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