Co-Farm Apprentice Job Description & Program Overview
Hosted by Global Growers Network in Conyers, GA
The Co-Farm Apprenticeship Program is a 10-week hands-on learning opportunity designed for individuals interested in learning about small-scale Organic farming. Apprentices will gain experience in a wide variety of farm activities, from field-work, to post-harvest handling and sales, to farm administrative tasks. Global Grower’s Rockdale Organic Co-Farm is a 23 acre farm located in Conyers, GA . There are currently 13 Co-Farmers operating 9 independently owned farm businesses on this property. As a Farm Apprentice you would work primarily with Grow With The Flow, the anchor farmers of the property who have been farming for over a decade. You would work with them on their 1-acre farm, in the shared Wash/Pack facility, and at one of their regular farmer’s markets. You may also have the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the other 8 farm businesses located at the Co-Farm.
Duration
June 17th to Aug 23rd
Responsibilities
● Expected time commitment is 16 hours per week, for 10 weeks
● Apprentices will work closely with Grow With The Flow, and potentially other Co-Farmers, to complete planting, harvesting, washing and packing, irrigation, cultivation, record-keeping, market, and farm maintenance tasks.
Qualifications
● Interest in sustainable agriculture and food systems
● Flexible, able, and willing to perform a variety of tasks in changing situations
● Willingness to perform physical farm labor in various weather conditions
● Strong attention to detail
● Willingness to learn and follow instructions
● No previous farming experience is required, but enthusiasm and commitment are essential
Compensation
● $16/hour
Information Session
If you are interested in learning more about this position, there will be a 45-minute Google Meet Information Session held on Wednesday, May 21 at 6:00pm. The link for this virtual meeting is: click here