Horticultural Farm Assistants - Vihiga, Emuhaya

Farm Assistants

Name of employer:      Vihiga Young Entrepreneurs Network 

Location:                        Emuhaya

The farm is based in Emuhaya sub-county Vihiga county. The farm is promoting both Horticulture, apiculture, poultry and Llivestock farming.

Nature of engagement: Internship. PAID. KShs. 10,000

1. Horticultural Farm Assistants – 2 Positions

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in general agriculture or Horticulture

• Good understanding of good agronomic practices (GAP) 

• Good farm record keeping knowledge

• Good communication skills

• Good negotiation skills

• An outgoing person with good team work skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct good agronomic practices (GAP) on the farm as required

• Carry out watering, pruning and weeding

• Timely preparation and keeping of the daily farm operation records

• Perform large spraying on the farm when required

• Carry out Post-harvest management practices and activities for the produce

• Marketing of the farm produce and by-products

• Any other activity as may be assigned by the farm manager 

Note:

Students coming from Vihiga County, Emuhaya Sub County are encouraged to take up the opportunity.