Growing Growers in Kansas City is now accepting
applications for the 2014 Farm Apprenticeship Program. Growing Growers Apprentices work on a local
farm, attend workshops and farm tours, receive books and reference materials,
and are trained by their host farmer/mentor. It’s a great combination of
hands-on experience and classroom training.
Many Growing Growers
apprentices have gone on to start their own farms and/or local food-related
businesses.
Host farms are available
in Leavenworth, Wyandotte and Douglas counties in Kansas and Clay, Jackson, St.
Clair and Lafayette counties in Missouri.
Apprenticeships may be paid or volunteer positions. Apprentices must be able to travel to
workshops and farm tours monthly and commit to a full season of fieldwork on
their host farm.
Cost to participate is $500.00, which includes farm
tours, free registration to 14 GG workshops, a selection of texts and
resources, and a minimum of 8 hours dedicated “sit down” training with your
host farmer that go beyond on-the-job training.
This apprenticeship training covers topics such as, how your host farm
manages soil quality, their yearly production schedule, how they manage their
business, and much more. Limited
scholarship funds are available.
Deadline to apply for
a 2014 Growing Growers Apprenticeship is March 1st, but earlier application is strongly recommended!
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