Organic Farming Apprenticeships in Florida
Organic Farming Apprenticeships on Sweetwater Organic Community Farm in Florida
Sweetwater Farm is a non-profit, community-supported urban organic farm and educational center located in the Town n’ Country area of Tampa (just northwest of TIA). Through our hands-on programs, visitors of all ages practice appropriate land stewardship and master sustainable agriculture techniques. Established in 1993, we are a true urban organic farm nestled right in the middle of the city with easy access to all of Tampa’s offerings.
Organic Farming Apprenticeships: Our Apprentices work seasonally from September/October through the end of April/May growing certified organic vegetables, herbs, and flowers for our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program and our on-site Sunday Market. Bending, lifting, and carrying bins of produce are part of the daily routine. Apprentices will work closely with and learn from our Farmers.
Sweetwater recruits 3-4 Farm Apprentices each season to dig right in and learn the basics of sustainable farming through our full-time hands-on program. Our Apprentices live on farm property in our Apprentice house (which also serves as our Education Center) and receive a stipend of $100 a week and of course, plenty of fresh organic veggies. Each Apprentice will have their own private sleeping area, and will share a common area that includes a full kitchen, bathroom with shower, and living area with an enclosed porch. The house has Wi-Fi for internet access and all utilities are included. Apprentices work with our Farmers 40-45 hours for 5 days of the week (including weekends).
The following is a list of skills you will be introduced to over the course Organic Farming Apprenticeship:
Animal Care Pest Identification and Management
Land/infrastructure Maintenance Field Fertility
Market and Special Event set-up Harvesting Technique
Irrigation installation and repair Post-Harvest process and storage
Green House/Hardening Shed CSA share set-up and maintenance
Seeding Record Keeping
Planting Organic Certification operations and protocol
Weed Management Compost Production
Volunteer Management
Check out our website for more information about all of our programs: www.sweetwater-organic.org
If you are self-motivated, friendly, eager to learn, have a solid work ethic, and want to pursue Organic Farming Apprenticeships with Sweetwater for the 2016-2017 Season, please email Yvette Rouse, Executive Director at office@sweetwater-organic.org for more info.
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Interesting, stipend of $100 a week and of course, plenty of fresh organic veggies.
please reply me to study organic farming short course.
Bonny, you need to contact the farm directly. We just post these opportunities. The contact information is in the post.