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