Seasonal Farm Apprenticeship in Pennsylvania

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Seasonal Farm Apprenticeship at Fullers Overlook Farm in Waverly, PA – March-October 2020

ABOUT

Fullers Overlook Farm, Inc. is a diverse, non profit farm located in beautiful Waverly, PA, overlooking the Endless Mountains. We are committed to locally grown regenerative agriculture, and follow organic farming practices.  Overlook has 5 acres of annual vegetable cultivation, 5 acres in cover crop, greenhouses and high tunnels for year round production, mushroom production, egg layers, broilers, pigs, and beds for cut flowers and herbs.  We have a CSA, sell at local farmers markets, and supply several wholesale accounts.

APPRENTICESHIP OVERVIEW

The goal of the seasonal farm apprenticeship is to immerse the applicants with an educational experience of starting up a small-scale farm through participation in all aspects of farming. This includes but is not limited to feeding and care of livestock, processing broilers, greenhouse management, seed propagation, transplanting, weeding, hand cultivation, harvesting, and marketing the product.  Tasks will vary greatly and the apprentices will have a unique opportunity to experience all aspects of a production farm.  Apprentices will also have the opportunity to partake in a monthly reading discussion, to further dive into different aspects of farming.

QUALIFICATIONS

Fullers Overlook Farm is seeking motivated farmers with a genuine passion for agriculture, a desire to learn, and the ability to perform the following tasks:

• Ability to work 40-55 hours per week, including weekend work
• Previous farming experience is not necessary, but agricultural interest, enthusiasm, and hard work are a must!
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lift 50-80 lbs. and perform strenuous physical tasks
• Work long hours in all weather conditions, while maintaining a positive attitude 
• Driver’s license with a clean driving record

COMPENSATION

Pay is based on experience; housing is $150 a month (utilities and internet included).  Additionally, apprentices will have access to farm produce, meat, and eggs. No pets.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply for the seasonal farm apprenticeship by sending the following materials to Liz Krug at fullersoverlookfarm@gmail.com

• Cover letter stating interest in the position and applicable experiences/skills
• Resume

Three references (including name, relationship/job title, telephone number, email)

Application Deadline: Rolling, open until filled

 

• 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/