Apprenticeship
The apprenticeship begins April 1 and goes through Nov. 7. Our positions are geared towards individuals who may one day wish to manage a farm or perhaps start their own farm. We do encourage apprentices to stay on for more than one year to expand their understanding of farm operations. Apprenticeship durations may extend longer then October on a case by case basis. Move in dates are flexible. The apprenticeship includes housing, produce, and a monthly stipend starting at $750.
During the apprenticeship you will learn how the farm works from seed to distribution by participating in greenhouse seeding, field work including cultivation by hand and machine, harvesting, and packing CSA boxes delivered throughout the season. The apprenticeship entails learning about the CSA model and how it works as a functioning business and a way to grow food for CSA members.
While an apprentice you will receive training on tractors and assist with managing areas of the farm related to production. In the fall apprentices will have the opportunity to learn about soil fertility, crop rotations, receive copies of the business plan, budget, crop plan, and other planning materials to help with your education.
Term of Employment: April 1st – November 7th
- $750 monthly stipend 50 hours/week
- One week paid vacation to be taken in July or August
- Housing and produce from the farm
- Flex time for working farm shops
- 2 personal days
- Workmen's Compensation Insurance
Qualifications:
- Must have a strong interest to work and learn on a production CSA farm
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions and be physically able to complete a season of hard work
- Must have a valid driver's license with clean driving record
Core Responsibilities:
Work with the General Manger to complete day to day operations of the farm including seeding, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, washing, packing, tractor work and equipment maintenance.
- Apprentices will work with others and individually to learn aspects of the farm from seed to distribution.
- Each apprentice will be responsible for assisting with harvest management on a week by week basis during July-August as well as other post harvest handling tasks.
- Each apprentice will be responsible for running one farm shop CSA distribution per week and or a farmer's market
- Each apprentice will be responsible for greenhouse management and livestock management on a rotating basis and will be expected to be on call for one weekend per month.
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