You can tell from my excitement in this photo how awesome the young agrarian apprentice program is. Christel of Ferme Fiola Farm and I teamed up last year to share an apprentice through the Young Agrarian apprenticeship program. Shannon was an incredible asset to our farm - and I think she learned a lot too!
“Working with and learning from Anna and Christle was a truly amazing experience. They have very different approaches and styles, but balance each other out beautiful and are both so knowledgeable.
Growing my own food (and dye and cut flowers) was the most rewarding aspect for me. I love watching plants grow, and nothing tastes like a true garden salad or fresh eggs.”
Here is a bit of what we are looking for in an apprentice:
The following skills are being offered by this farm. While you’ll get exposure to many of these areas, it is likely that not all will be covered. Apprentices will work to identify the skills they want to develop through a learning plan with the host farm. The apprenticeship includes an in-depth manual that focuses on these various aspects of fibre farming and textile production. The apprentice is encouraged to dive deeper into these areas during the apprenticeship.
FIBRE FARMING
RAISING SHEEP
NUTRIENT DENSE FOOD PRODUCTION
DIRECT MARKETING / SOCIAL MEDIA
USING A WOOL /FELTING MILL / PROCESSING WOOL
NATURAL DYE GARDENING / PROCESSING / DYEING
ADAPTIVE PLANNED GRAZING / FENCING
HIDE TANNING
AGRI-TOURISM
HAY MAKING
We are looking for someone (despite the name you don’t have to be young) who is interested in spending time this summer with us and has these skills:
An interest in textile agriculture.
Respectful and safe with kids (can tolerate youngsters around).
Garden experience would be great (not required, but would be a bonus).
Self Motived/self-starter can work independently but also asks questions.
Comfortable with groups and a farm tour setting.
Flexibility
have appropriate work clothes and footwear.
Ability to perform manual tasks (lifting 55lb hay bales).
Drivers license is an asset (not a requirement).
Learn more about the apprenticeship program and what we are offering for our apprenticeship here.
