Ecological Farm Paid Apprenticeships
Overview
Our apprenticeships are a full immersion program that puts you into the heart of running a farm business, day in and day out. Choose from over 30 different regenerative farms in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Our carefully selected family of farm mentors have diverse expertise and skill sets — their farm philosophy is guided by a holistic framework that recognizes the connectedness of the land and people. Although farm activities will be different on each farm, the core activities will involve care of soil, pasture and livestock, farm direct marketing, and using sustainable practices for cereal, grain, and vegetable production. As part of the program, you will also visit other farms that are hosting apprenticeships. This gives you the opportunity to learn from other ecological farmers and make connections with other apprentices in the program.
Learn more about the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship program and apply on our website:
https://youngagrarians.org/apprenticeship-program/
Applications are now being accepted and are due by January 31st, 2022.
Host farms will conduct video or phone interviews with select applicants. Confirmation of successful applicants will be in late February/early March.
Apprentice start dates vary by farm; however, are generally in April or May and go until the fall (between September and November), you will have an opportunity in your application to say when you are available.
Qualifications
A keen interest in regenerative and ecological farming, self motivated, and a dedicated learner and worker.
Contact
Sara Yagelniski
Manitoba Apprenticeship Program Coordinator
manitoba@youngagrarians.org
call 204-636-7827
text 431-541-4926