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Apprenticeship Description 2013
Apprenticeship Description 2013
Spring: March 18 August 2, 2013 *Application deadline is February 1st. Fall: September 9 November 22, 2013 *Application deadline is August 1st. Full Time Apprenticeship
20+ hours a week apprentice learns/practices Sustainable Agriculture Techniques on local farms. Compensation may vary by farm but minimum wage or equivalent compensation is required. At least one workday a month working alongside other apprentices on the Learning Plot at Dirtworks Incubator Farm Attendance at 2 check-ins, 2 field trips, and 2 Dirtworks trainings required Educational classes: SpringIntro to Sustainable Agriculture; Fall NxLevel Entrepreneurship Class for Farmers and Food Producers Lowcountry Growers GroupQuarterly meetings for local, established farmers and new farmers and apprentices in the region. Learning and open discussion.
Hands on learning and one-on-one time with a farmer for true farming
Goal: To Grow New Farmers and Food System Entrepreneurs Thanks for your interest! We look forward to hearing from you.
Please submit application and direct any questions to: kavita@lowcountrylocalfirst.org Check out our website at: www.lowcountrylocalfirst.org