Hemp / specialty crop farmer

Hemp and specialty crop farmers grow non-traditional crops such as hemp, herbs, or niche produce, often for specific markets. The work involves site-specific cultivation, soil and pest management, harvesting, and navigating the regulations and quality requirements particular to these crops.

They run specialty farms and growing operations. The role suits adaptable, entrepreneurial growers who can master the particular demands of a less-established crop, manage cultivation and compliance, and find and serve the specialised markets that make these crops worthwhile.