Growing Farmers Program Mentorship – WA

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Carnation, Washington – Mentorship in Sustainable Agriculture – 2020 Growing Farmers Program

Carnation Farms (www.carnationfarms.org) is a nonprofit organization on a mission to transform the way that people want to eat. We celebrate delicious and nutritious food produced in a sustainable manner by providing inspirational and educational experiences that positively affect the health, the environment, and local economies. We develop the next generation of food citizens and grow new farmers. We currently have 12 acres of certified organic vegetables and herbs, a small orchard, annually grow 500 layer hens and 600 meat chickens, 100 turkeys and are planning on expanding to other livestock (sheep, beef). We promote good soil health, biodiversity, pollinator habitat, high standards and transparency for our livestock management and consider environmental sustainability a core responsibility.

Applications are now being accepted for Carnation Farms 2020 Growing Farmers program – Mentorship in Sustainable Agriculture. https://carnationfarms.org/growing-farmers/

This 8.5 month mentorship program includes proven curriculum, a bi weekly stipend, and free bunk-style housing.  You also get to learn while working and living on a beautiful and historic farm!   The mentorship starts April 20^th and ends Dec 31^st, 2020.  We want program participants with some farming experience and who are enthusiastic to learn more. The program participants are immersed in Carnation Farms production systems so get exposed to certified organic vegetable and livestock production, small scale grain production and a small amount of orcharding and perennial berry production. This is an educational mentorship program so part of it is classroom education and part of it is practical hands-on learning in the field. We base our curriculum on the UC Santa Cruz organic farming program but add in livestock, environmental stewardship, business acumen and marketing topics, among others.  When not in the classroom, participants are working alongside our farm crew in the field, as well as working at markets, with our youth program participants and at other farm events.  Applicants typically work 40 hours a week and are paid $1000 every two weeks.  Evening and weekend work is required.  Free bunk-style housing is provided for individuals (due to space limitations we can not host families or pets thanks).

Application deadline is Feb 17^th 2020 and the application can be found below.  Completed Growing Farmers Program applications and resume with references can be emailed to Rosy Smit, Director of Sustainable Agriculture, at rosys@carnationfarms.org

https://carnationfarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SustainableAgApplication-Form_Dec222019.pdf

 

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