Farm Visits

From April through October apprentices from all participating farms gather at one farm for a visit and/or workshop. There are 11 visits over the season on Monday afternoons. Each visit includes an overview of the farm as well as a hands-on demonstration of one or two specific topics. Mid-season one of the farms hosts a mid-summer party and social. At the end of the season there is a final meeting to discuss possible next steps to help apprentices get closer to farming on their own.

We hope to:

• Give a broader experience to interns than they can receive on their farm alone.

• Provide a peer base to help interns connect with others who share similar goals.

• Increase the skill base in sustainable agriculture.

Here is a list of subjects we hope to cover with our students during the farm visits:

• greenhouse/season extension

• mechanics and equipment safety

• forestry

• soil health

• small scale/start up

• horse power

• cover crops

• dairy

• mechanical cultivation

• seeds and genetics

• integrating crops and livestock

• diversification

• business management

• whole farm systems

• biodynamics

• small grains