Variety in the work
For Jelle, the strength of farming lies in variety. “You do a bit of everything,” he says. “From greenhouse work to harvesting.” This diversity makes the job engaging. You see a product grow and know what you are working for. As a grower, delivering fresh, high-quality products to consumers brings the greatest satisfaction.
There are challenges too: energy, water and finding good staff require more and more attention. The energy crisis has even led to a temporary pause in winter cultivation, which means production is no longer continuous. Still, that does not stop Jelle and Annelies from growing crops all year round.
