Farm Apprentice, 47th Avenue Farm
Portland, Oregon

Apprentices in the program work long hours and learn about all aspects of farm work. We do most of the seeding, transplanting, weeding, thinning, irrigation and harvesting on the farm by hand. This requires physical strength and stamina. You can expect a 50-hour work week including monthly Saturday work parties, and occasional field trips. Education is primarily through hands-on experience, but apprentices will also receive several hours of classroom education each month.

The farm is a fertile learning ground for those who are willing to work hard. If you have a sincere interest in farming and fit the description above, please fill out our application form and send it to us with your resume and three references.

Qualifications:
The 47th Avenue Farm is a close-knit community of farm workers, CSA members, and volunteers. Apprentices must be willing and able to work hard, take initiative, be reliable and responsible, and follow directions. Everyone on the farm team needs to be highly motivated to work quickly and efficiently by themselves and work well others. A good sense of humor comes in handy too. We prioritize applicants who have already received some basic agricultural training and those who are able to visit the farm. Also on our wish list of skills that the ideal farm apprentice would bring to the job are organizational talent, past supervisory and/or leadership responsibilities, some Spanish language skills, and familiarity with computers.

Duration: mid-Oct '07 to mid-Nov '08
Start Date: mid-October
Compensation: $750/mo + CSA share
Application Procedure: www.47thAveFarm.com