Organic Farm Apprenticeship in Georgia

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Taylor in Apprenticeship, Education, Farming, Organic // 0 Comments

Organic Farm Apprenticeship in Georgia at Serenbe Farms – 2021

The Serenbe Farms apprenticeship program is at the core of Serenbe Farms’ history and philosophy. This competitive apprenticeship opportunity will allow you to learn how to grow diverse, high quality vegetables on small acreage throughout the seasons. Farm apprentices are responsible for harvesting, green house seeding, irrigation, weeding, farm maintenance, CSA and restaurant delivery, farm tours and farmer’s market sales. Apprentices are required to be able to do any other farm related task, which means you will learn everything from seed to sale, including special farm projects throughout the season. We also have weekly homework and field work assignments for additional education.

Apprentices will receive a stipend of $1000/month. Housing with internet and utilities are included, as well as access to farm produce. Intern housing is a shared 2-3 bedroom house with kitchen, lounge, dining area, and a large yard. The house is approximately 1/4 of a mile from the farm. Apprentices have access to all of the Serenbe Communities amenities, restaurants and hiking trails.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:

A GREAT attitude! And the ability to go with the flow, accept changes in daily schedules
A serious interest in farming as a lifestyle and livelihood
A physical and mental ability to carry out all farm related tasks
A mind for efficiency, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency
Open and positive communication skills
Willingness to take initiative and take on responsibility
Customer service experience
Previous farm labor experience, preferably on a CSA farm

How To Apply for the Organic Farm Apprenticeship in Georgia

Please read the description and answer the application questions below. Answer the questions below and send professional resume with references to Farm Marketing Manager Virginia Lee at Virginia@serenbefarms.com. If we feel you would be a good fit for our operation, we will contact you via email to set up a phone call and then a required on-farm, work day interview.

Please tell us about yourself (hobbies, interests, long term goals, etc.).
Why do you want to work on a farm? How does farming fit into your future plans?
Do you have any gardening or farming experience?
Do you have any sales experience?
Are you able to do farm work (kneeling, squatting for hours, heavy lifting, long days, etc.)?
Do you have reliable transportation?
Are you available to start on March 1st and work through November 20th?
What are your greatest strengths in a team environment?

Application due date for the Organic Farm Apprenticeship in Georgia is August 15, 2021