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 50-hour work week including
monthly Saturday work parties, and occasional fieldtrips. Education
is primarily through hands-on experience, but apprentices will also
receive several hours of classroom education 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.
