Oz Farm Apprenticeships in California

Oz Farm is an organic farm in Point Arena, Mendocino County, Ca. For over 20 years we have provided local markets, restaurants and CSA members with organic vegetables and apples. With the Oz Farm Apprenticeships we offer training to aspiring farmers in the tools and techniques of organic agriculture. We also host retreats and weddings.

 

Bordered with redwood forest, and with the Garcia River running through its 240 acres, Oz Farm is blessed with tranquility, fresh air and clear water. Oz is ‘off-the-grid’, using solar and wind power for all its operations. For over 50 years, Oz has changed and grown from a commune to an organic farm and retreat facility. The farm changed ownership in March of 2015 which has brought new life, fresh energy and a passion to grow not only as a business but as a community too! One of Oz Farm’s core missions is to educate and train a new generation of sustainable farmers. Our apprenticeship program provides space for humans to live healthier lives while contributing to our local food system.

The Mendocino coast has many sleepy beach towns and unpopulated beaches, world class waves, diving, and great hiking. Although the town of Point Arena is small, the community its self is large and thriving! 

What to Expect from Oz Farm Apprenticeships:

An educational, hands-on experience in small-scale organic agriculture. Minimum 30 hours per week of field work and occasional educational discussions and field trips. Extensive practice in agricultural skills, from planning and field preparation through planting, weeding, harvesting and marketing, with opportunities to delve more deeply into areas of interest. Expect a serious, production-focused work environment and lots of repetitive manual labor. Communal living includes shared kitchen, family-style dinners, weekly community meetings, and rotating weekend farm duties.

What we Expect:

A strong, stable person who can fully engage the farm and has a natural curiosity for understanding agriculture and developing work skills. A good team member who starts each workday prepared, present, and ready to work with a sense of presence. Someone who observes carefully, takes initiative, and handles responsibility well. A thoughtful communicator and caring community member with an interest in intentional living.

Work Week:

M-T-W-F Farm Focused: transplanting, propagation, weeding, pruning, harvest, field maintenance  

Th Retreat Focused: Cabin preparation for retreats, landscaping and community upkeep.

Compensation: $300 per month.

Living Situation for Oz Farm Apprenticeships:

• Private 10×12 tent cabin with wood burning stove, running water, and small solar array.
• Access to the communal farm kitchen that is stocked with seasonal farm fresh produce and bulk food items (no meat or dairy)
• outdoor shower and bathtub
• large front and back porch
• a lounge area with loft space for guests.
• Family-style dinner 5 nights/week. We cannot provide for special dietary needs.
• The opportunity to pursue passion projects on the farm outside of the work week. 

Dates:

April, 1 2020- Nov 16, 2020

Please go to http://www.ozfarm.com/apply-2020 to apply for Oz Farm Apprenticeships.

 

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