Farm Apprenticeships at Glynwood – NY

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Taylor in Animal Husbandry, Apprenticeship, Education, Farming, Livestock, Local Food, Organic, Training Programs // 0 Comments

2020 Farm Apprenticeships at Glynwood (Cold Spring, NY)

The Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming is hiring two Livestock Apprentices and two Vegetable Apprentices for the 2020 season. Find position descriptions below and on our website.

The Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming is a non-profit organization serving food and farming changemakers from New York’s Hudson Valley and beyond. Glynwood advances local food production in the Hudson Valley region, as well as educating a national audience about efforts to regionalize food and agriculture.

To apply for the 2020 Farm Apprenticeships at Glynwood, please send your resume, cover letter, and three references to: jobs@glynwood.org. Indicate which type of apprentice position you are applying for in the subject line. We do not accept international applications. Applicants must be able to lift 50 pounds and work in all weather. Some weekend work will be required.

LIVESTOCK APPRENTICE

Glynwood seeks two apprentices to assist in all aspects of production for our multi-species livestock operation. Glynwood pastures cattle, goat, sheep, hogs and poultry. Work includes day-to-day care of the animals as well as monitoring breeding, birthing, caring for sick or injured animals, and on-farm processing of poultry. The livestock apprentice positions are eight months, from March to November. One season of livestock farming experience is required.

Livestock Apprentice compensation includes a private room in on-site shared apprentice housing, a $531 weekly stipend, and $400 in a Healthcare Reimbursement Account.

VEGETABLE APPRENTICE

Glynwood seeks two apprentices to assist in all aspects of production for our 6 acres of vegetables. Work includes greenhouse management, cover cropping, irrigation, tractor field work, fertility management, harvesting, post-harvest handling, staffing CSA distribution and farm store, record keeping, season extension, pest and disease control, weed management, and composting. The vegetable apprentice positions are 8 months, from mid-March to mid-November. One season of experience on a farm is required.

Vegetable Apprentice compensation includes a private room in on-site shared apprentice housing, a $531 weekly stipend, and $400 in a Healthcare Reimbursement Account.

Apply for the 2020 Farm Apprenticeships at Glynwood today!