2012 Farm Education Apprenticeships in New York
- Weekly seminars in organic, small scale agriculture.
- Trainings in Jewish environmental education, including the Teva Seminar.
- Participation in the Hudson Valley C.R.A.F.T. Program, a network for young organic farmers.
- Participation in various on-site workshops, such as natural building and herbal medicine.
- Field trips to various organic and educational farms in the area.
Ideal candidates will:
- Be hard working
- Be able to complete tasks in a timely manner regardless of the weather
- Be flexible, positive members of a team and community
- Show timeliness and attention to detail
- Work creatively to solve problems
- Be able to develop new educational programs and farm infrastructure
- Be familiar with the sustainable agriculture and food justice movements
Experimental curiosity is encouraged! Extensive experience is not necessary, just an eagerness to learn about small-scale, sustainable farming and Jewish agricultural education! Farming is a continuous learning process through which we meet new challenges each day, learn from our experiences, and create new and exciting methods and programs!
Note: We will begin accepting applications for the 2012 season on December 7th. We will begin interviews after January 16th. The apprenticeship runs from April 16, 2012 to October 15, 2012. Please only apply if you are available for the entire season.
Compensation: $2,000 stipend plus room and board
To apply for the Farm Education Apprenticeship, complete the form on the JFS Jobs page, and complete the full application on the Eden Village Camp website.
Dear Sir,
I really wish to apply for international appretice course kindly send me information on how to apply. hope to hear from you soon thanks.
Tony,
Apply to the farm offering the Apprenticeship (see contact info in the post). I don’t hire anyone, I just list these opportunities.