Farmer and Rancher Mentoring Program in VA
Farmer and Rancher Mentoring Program Internship in Virginia 2020
The Farmer and Rancher Mentoring Program (FARM) is a 200 hour (minimum) internship offered by Appalachian Sustainable Development. Beginning farmer interns will work closely with their mentors on-farm during the growing season. Together, mentors and interns will work towards reaching individualized learning goals to help put beginning farmers on the path to a successful career in farming. Interns who successfully complete the program will be awarded a $500 participation stipend.
Participants in the Farmer and Rancher Mentoring Program have expressed interest in building relationships with others, believing that a strong network will increase their success while enabling them to work together to access infrastructure and services they need.
Mentors and Interns will work together to develop their individualized learning goals designed to guide lessons learned on the farm. These written goals will guide them through the growing season and likely change over time.
Apply today at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeL6cvncjWEXyHYJw3WKoNX7b-8FSl-6Ejs446T94TFN3lfXw/viewform
Application Deadline is May 29th, 2020
Please read the mentor bios at: http://asdevelop.org/farm
Mentor/Farm Overview: I was raised in a generational farming family and hopefully my children will follow my same passion.
Mentor/Farm Overview: TNT Farm N Greenhouse is on the edge of Washington County VA near Saltville totaling 80 acres;
Mentor/Farm Overview: Debbie and Bob took over her family farm in 2015 after the passing of her father & grandfather.
Mentor/Farm Overview: We are a small family farm, we have less than 2 acres currently in market garden production.
Mentor/Farm Overview: I manage a cow/calf operation.
Mentor/Farm Overview: Small mixed use property
Mentor/Farm Overview: A happy father and husband who is dedicated to growing healthy food for my community
Mentor/Farm Overview: We have a 10 acre farm family run farm. We raise alpacas, chickens, sheep, goats and fruit trees.
30558 Old Saltworks Road Meadowview VA
Mentor/Farm Overview: Justen Dick is an Environmental Geologist and farmer on 9 generation family farm growing hops, hard cider, pork, sheep, and children.
Mentor/Farm Overview: I’ve (Duane) been raising berries for over 10 years.
Mentor/Farm Overview: I’m David Wallace and we’re an 800 acre Angus Cattle Farm
- Learn more about farming and food jobs and internships, or learn how to post a job, internship, or apprenticeship opportunity on beginningfarmers.org by going to https://www.beginningfarmers.org/internship-and-employment-opportunities/
- Find additional farming resources at https://www.beginningfarmers.org/additional-farming-resources/
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