Apprentices at 47th Avenue Farm work long hours and learn about all aspects of farm work. We do most of the seeding, transplanting, weeding, thinning, irrigation and harvesting by hand. This requires physical strength and stamina. You can expect a 40-hour work week including monthly Saturday work parties, and occasional fieldtrips. Education is primarily through hands-on experience, but apprentices may also receive several hours of classroom education or practicums each month.

The 47th Avenue Farm is a close-knit community of farm workers, CSA members, and volunteers. Apprentices must be willing and able to work hard, take initiative, be reliable and responsible, and follow directions. Everyone on the farm team needs to be highly motivated to work quickly and efficiently by themselves and work well others. A good sense of humor comes in handy too. We prioritize applicants who have already received some basic agricultural training and those who are able to visit the farm. Also on our wish list of skills that the ideal farm apprentice would bring to the job are organizational talent, past supervisory and/or leadership responsibilities, some Spanish language skills, and familiarity with computers.

Hiring for Farm Apprentices
We are looking for a few hard working, highly motivated and enthusiastic folks to join our farm crew this season. This is an entry level position, but we prioritize applicants who have already received some basic agricultural training.

Applications due Feb 8th, 2010
Start date April 5th, 2010

For more info download the Apprentice Application Packet