Siena Farms Apprenticeships for 2019

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Taylor in Apprenticeship, Education, Farming // 0 Comments

Siena Farms Apprenticeships in Sudbury, Massachusetts – 2019

We are seeking hard-working, committed, positive individuals who are motivated by a career interest in sustainable agriculture to join our 2019 team. Our apprentices participate in many of the farm’s daily operations, including facets of production, harvest, and retail. This traditional, hands-on apprenticeship provides the opportunity to be an integral, productive part of our fast-paced, for-profit farm. Apprentices gain knowledge, farming skills, and professional work-experience to help them prepare for the next steps in their farming careers.

Siena Farms Apprenticeships are seasonal, with flexible start and end dates between April and December. Hours range from 50-60 hours per week, (10-12 hour days, 5 days per week). Applicants should be prepared to lift upwards of 50lbs repeatedly and work in all weather conditions. Previous farming experience is preferred but not required. Compensation includes hourly wage and farm vegetables. We do not offer on-farm housing.

Siena Farms Apprenticeships Responsibilities

Production

Planting, including greenhouse propagation and mechanical transplanting
Cultivation/weed-control by hand and hoe
Field work such as trellising, pruning, fencing, and thinning

Harvest

Daily harvest of our 100+ varieties of vegetables, fresh herbs, and sunflowers
Post-harvest handling, including washing, packing, and distribution

Sales & Distribution

Preparation and packing of wholesale orders for restaurant deliveries
Preparation and packing of CSA shares for pickup and distribution
Sales and customer service at our Boston farmers’ markets
Participation in farm events such as farm tours and volunteer days

Practical Training Sessions

Participation in bi-weekly EMass CRAFT farm tours
Orientation to core farming topics and systems, including crop-planning, field-planning, marketing, soil fertility, pest and disease management, irrigation, and farm equipment
Group field walks with Farmer Chris and farm managers to learn from the fields and crops themselves

Our Apprentices, like all of our employees, are held to high standards for organization, communication, positive attitude, respect and kindness for coworkers, work quality, and professional agricultural work ethic and schedule.

To Apply for the Siena Farms Apprenticeships

Please email a letter of interest and a resumé to jobs@sienafarms.com We look forward to hearing from you!

Learn more about farming and food jobs and internships, or learn how to post a job, internship, or apprenticeship opportunity on beginningfarmers.org by visiting https://www.beginningfarmers.org/internship-and-employment-opportunities/