Full-season and Summer Farm Apprenticeship – NY

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Taylor in Apprenticeship, Farming // 1 Comment

Full-season Farm Apprenticeship & Summer Farm Apprenticeship in New Paltz, NY – 2017

Phillies Bridge Farm Project (PBFP) is a non-profit educational working farm on 65 acres in New Paltz, NY. Mixed vegetables are produced from approximately 5 acres for a 140 member CSA, local health food stores and restaurants, and low-income families through our food justice programs. The educational programs at PBFP offer school children, local youth, CSA members, and the general public opportunities to learn about and participate in sustainable and local food production. PBFP is committed to agriculture that is ecologically sound, community oriented and economically viable. PBFP provides Farm Apprentices with the foundational knowledge to pursue a career in small-scale vegetable production.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We offer:

2 full season farm apprenticeships (April through October)

1 summer farm apprenticeship (May through August)

Over the course of the season, apprentices will learn the following activities and skills:

Seed starting and greenhouse management
Bed preparation
Transplanting and direct seeding
Crop maintenance
Pest and weed management
Irrigation systems
Harvesting, washing and packing produce
Tracking production/record keeping
CSA distribution
Supervising farm volunteers
Tractor and equipment operation, safety and maintenance
In addition, apprentices participate in Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (CRAFT) farm visits

Additional learning possibilities for full season apprentices:

Crop planning

Marketing

The inner workings of a non-profit

Compensation for full season and summer farm apprenticeship:

Apprentices are expected to work hard alongside the farmer, while demonstrating a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. Work schedule will vary from 40 to 50 hours per week depending on time of year. In return, Farm Apprentices will receive a weekly stipend of $300, on site housing, seasonal produce and eggs from the farm and experiential and education-based training.

Who we invite to apply:

We seek responsible, good-natured, hard-working individuals with an active interest in food and farming. Applicants should have good communication skills, the ability to take initiative and a desire to learn. It is also important that applicants be receptive to feedback and adjustments for work processes. We seek individuals who can be consistently punctual, arriving at work ready to work. Applicants should be able to comfortably lift 50 pounds and engage in repetitive work, in all weather conditions.

How to apply for full season and summer farm apprenticeship programs:

Send us an e-mail with a cover letter, resume and 3 references: heather@philliesbridge.org