Food Project Manager

Kate set up Frome Valley Growing Project because she could see that the systems around food production and distribution were using lots of fossil fuels and chemicals. She wanted her children to be part of a community that cares for land, and for people.

So she does just that – growing food that doesn’t travel far before being eaten by her local community. Including giving to food banks and community cafes.

The project provides education on best growing practices for schools, families and company groups. And is just an all round wonderful place to get outside in lots of green space.

Surprising bits? “I get to sit in a hammock whenever I want! I get free food. I have a special filter that filters rain water to drink.”

Job insight

Official job title: Community Growing Project Manager

Earning: £24,000

Workplace: Kate uses gardening tools, seeds and seedlings, watering cans and willow baskets. She works on the project with volunteers, corporate groups, school children, the GP surgery, the local council and families.

Best bit? “Being outside and seeing the changes of each season.”

Kate’s Career Path

Kate’s top tips for your career: “You don’t always have to know what you want to do as a job, you can just follow what you are passionate about”

To get a job in agriculture like Kate, after school you could try:

Find out more about working in sustainable farming – watch the video below:

Build your skills

Green skills are your skills put into action in a Green job that helps reduce carbon emissions & protects the planet.

Want to build your teamwork and creativity skills to get a Green job like Kate’s? Head to Skills Builder to start your journey!

Parent’s/Carers – you can help your young person build their skills at home.

Discover your top strengths

Go to WISE “My Skills My Life” and take the personality quiz.

It’s just 15 quick questions and you can see how you match up to Kate’s strength’s below.

Kate’s personality strengths:

Campaigner

Innovator

Manager

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