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Urban Farmer

Description of main activities and responsibilities:

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Urban Farmers are responsible for the management of urban agriculture processes, which includes the cultivation, harvesting and distribution of produce in urban environments.

Their responsibilities include activities such as supervising daily cultivation activities, managing the harvesting of produce and organising its distribution, ensuring freshness and quality, promoting community engagement through educational and volunteering initiatives.

General Framework

Ecological knowledge:

Understanding of urban ecosystems and their impact on agricultural practices;

Business management fundamentals:

Business management skills, including financial and operational planning;

Local regulations

Knowledge of local laws and regulations concerning urban land use, food safety and sustainable agricultural practices.

Technical And Specific Framework

Sustainable resource management

Skill in managing resources such as water and soil efficiently, applying conservation and recovery practices;

Use of smart technologies

Ability to use advanced technologies to optimise production and monitor environmental conditions;

Advanced urban cultivation techniques:

Depth in managing specific techniques for urban agriculture such as hydroponics, aquaponics and vertical farming

ATTITUDE SKILLS

Adaptability and resilience:

Skills in adapting to changing urban environmental conditions and overcoming operational and logistical obstacles;

Communication and leadership skills

Ability to communicate effectively with the community and to lead teams or volunteers;

Innovation and creativity:

Ability to develop creative solutions to maximise the use of urban spaces and improve the sustainability of agricultural practices.

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