Farmer Apprentice Program in Vermont – Intervale & UVM

Posted on February 4, 2011 by in Apprenticeship, Beginning Farmers, Education, Farming, Farming Practices, Farming Resources, First Generation Farmers, Management, Mentoring, Training Programs // 0 Comments

An Entrepreneurial Approach to Small Scale Farming-Partnership of the University of Vermont and the Intervale Center

There is still space in this great program. Apply Now!

The University of Vermont is excited to announce the inaugural year of its Farmer Apprentice Program. The Program is a 7-month long educational training program for aspiring farmers. It is designed to teach the necessary skills in production, management, marketing and entrepreneurship. This will be accomplished by working alongside current Vermont farmers, management of a sustainable small-scale vegetable operation, and relevant classroom instruction and field trips.

For aspiring farmers:

Who are looking for a career in sustainable farming or have interest in organic practices
Who want to create sustainable food systems
Who value a comprehensive education in all aspects of the business of farming, including selling and distribution
Who want a hands-on “on the farm” experience
Who are changing careers to a more environmentally connected profession
Who want to live and learn in Vermont about small-scale, diversified farming