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D Acres of New Hampshire offers a multi-dimensional opportunity to explore skills of sustainable development and subsistence living. We are a non-profit organic permaculture farm & educational homestead located on 180 acres of forest, perennial, and annual gardens in the rural foothills of the White Mountains, offering a hands-on learning experience through researching, teaching and applying skills of sustainability, subsistence living, and small scale agriculture in a cooperative, communal environment. The organization is host to community and food events, workshops, and an onsite hostel.

We are currently seeking prospective applicants for our residential program. Interns and apprentices are involved in all aspects of daily operations at our working farm and homestead. Focus areas include organic gardening, sustainable forestry, animal husbandry, woodworking, blacksmithing, herbology, metal fabrication, grant writing, alternative building and earthen construction, culinary arts and food preservation, renewable energy, hospitality and hostel management, youth education, graphic design, and videography. Interns must have some experience related to sustainable living and farming, whereas individuals with no experience are encouraged to apply as an apprentice. Projects and operations are decided in weekly group meetings using consensus-based processes.

We require a minimum 6 week committment for interns and apprentices, with 26 hours of work per week expected. Interns pay a $20 fee per week, while apprentices pay $20 per day. These program fees cover the cost of room and board (treehouses or tent platforms and 3 organic, farm-fresh meals per day), as well as access to all on-site workshops and events. In addition to the 26 hours, interns and apprentices partake in the communal contract, which amounts to approximately 5-8 hours per week of basic tasks such as meal preparation, house chores, and group meetings. The 26 hour format allows for concentrated and organized communal work, while the free remaining time is at your disposal for personal projects, exploring our beautiful forested property and trail system, reading, hiking, biking, swimming, rock climbing at the nearby Rumney Rocks, or snowshoeing and cross-country skiing during the winter.

For more information, a complete list of available positions, or to apply online, visit

http://www.dacres.org/Working%20at%20D%20Acres.htm

View our online calendar for upcoming events and activities at the farm! feed:https://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/dacres.permaculturefarm%40gmail.com/public/basic

The Greenbank Farm Ag Training Center is still accepting applications for its 2012 New Organic Farmer Training program which begins March 12th.
Located on Whidbey Island in Washington State, the Ag Training Center focuses on training aspiring farmers to run successful, ecological and community-focused farms and uses its ten acre organic farm as a real-world example and outdoor classroom. During the seven-month program, students attend weekly classes and trainings, study a university-developed farming and marketing curriculum, go on bi-weekly field trips and engage in independent research projects including the writing of a personal farm business plan… all while living on-site, co-managing the farm and marketing the produce (through a CSA program, farmers market, and to local retailers and restaurants). Through this balance of academic and experiential studies, program participants learn and experience all aspects of starting and running a small scale organic farm, from goal setting and business planning to planting, harvesting, and marketing. Our goal is to give them the skills and knowledge they need to confidently enter the growing field of sustainable agricultural producers.
For more information, please visit our website at http://greenbankfarm.biz/agriculture-training-center/

We are looking to expand our produce farm, and pasture based animal operation to meet our market demand. We would like to lease/rent/partner with someone for a year with a option for 3

Assistant Farm Manager, Concho Arizona

Duties: Learn all aspects of running a small diverse farm. You will be expected to work with the farmer and the gain the knowledge and skills necessary to operate this small farm. Duties will include supervision of employees and volunteers to ready planting beds, plant crops, cultivate, perform pest management, harvest, clean pack and store a wide variety of vegetables. Responsible for overseeing daily livestock chores for chickens, turkeys, goats, and pigs. Responsible for getting inventory ready for delivery to CSA and markets. Responsible for direct sales at farmers markets and CSA distribution. Responsible for record keeping including harvest records, inventories, CSA tracking, sales records, and financial records. No aspect of this farm business will be unavailable for you to learn, even those activities which may happen outside the timing of your Manager position. If you want to learn how to manage a small farm, here’s a great place to start. You will be exposed to a wide diversity of agricultural ventures on a small scale, and be able to really choose those which have an interest for you.

Starts March 1st-October 31st
No scheduled days off, flexible personal time. This is the same as the farmer’s schedule. This job will require well over 40 hours per week.

Compensation: Room and Board plus salary awarded in keeping with the seasonal increase of farm cash flow and advancing knowledge of the Manager. Bonuses may be awarded based upon performance and profitability. Average pay without bonuses $575/mo, $4,600 for the season. Scheduled as follows: March-May $1500, June-July $1200 (bonus possible), Aug-Oct $1900 (bonus possible).

Qualifications: Only applicants willing to commit for the whole season should apply. Some farm experience required. Must be energetic, hardworking, self-motivated, love farming, be an excellent communicator and able to supervise others. Candidate must be detail oriented and organized. Ideal candidate wishes to have their own farm or desires to manage a CSA.

Contact: Lorraine Wiesen, Moonrise Farms, HC65 Box 527026, Concho Arizona, (928)337-2466. Send resume and references to moonrisefarms@frontier.com

About Us: Moonrise Farms is located in remote central Arizona. We grow in a high desert climate which is arid but temperatures are moderate. We are a small diverse farm growing a wide variety of vegetables on about 1 ½ acres. We sell most of our produce through Farmers Markets and CSA. The farm has a thriving spring seedling business in organic heirloom vegetable starts. The farm has several greenhouses and a nicely finished packinghouse. We also raise chickens for eggs, goats for dairy, and hogs for meat. Our strengths include an excellent reputation as a leading local farm, farmers knowledge, and quality produce. Our challenges include our remoteness from large markets, poorly established local food systems, and windy spring weather.

Greenhouse Internship

Duties: Intern will learn all aspects of greenhouse management for small farm. Responsible for seeding and potting up as well as watering and temperature management for several greenhouses. Responsible to learn different seedling production for fields and retail sales. Also responsible for management of greenhouse grown produce including tomatoes and other crops. Responsible for detailed record keeping. Some transplanting to fields and/or direct sales at farmers markets may be part of your duties. This is an exciting and important part of the farm in springtime, and you’ll learn how to start many types of vegetables and herbs. We specialize in Naturally Grown heirlooms and open pollinated peppers and tomatoes.

Starting March 15 ending June 15 (3 months) 5 days/ week

Qualifications: Some experience with plants strongly desired. Self-motivation, trustworthiness and attention to detail required.

Compensation: Room and Board plus stipend of $250-$300/ mo. (depending upon experience)

Harvest Specialist Internship

Duties: Learn all aspects of harvesting, post-harvest handling, and packing a wide variety of crops on a small farm. You will be responsible for a daily picking list and record keeping. You will also be responsible to learn the proper storage of all crops post-harvest. You will learn all aspects of packing for retail sales and CSA, and be responsible to work with others in the packinghouse and kitchen to get ready for market.

Starting August 1 ending Sept 30 (2 months) 5 days/ week

Qualifications: Some experience with produce helpful. Hardworking, attention to detail required

Compensation: Room and Board plus stipend of $250- $300/ mo. (depending upon experience)

To apply for either position Contact: Lorraine Wiesen, Moonrise Farms, HC65 Box 527026, Concho Arizona, (928)337-2466. Send resume and references to moonrisefarms@frontier.com Please state the internship for which you are interested in applying. Applications accepted until positions are filled.

About Us: Moonrise Farms is located in remote central Arizona. We grow in a high desert climate which is arid but temperatures are moderate. We are a small diverse farm growing a wide variety of vegetables on about 1 ½ acres. We use only organic methods. We sell most of our produce through Farmers Markets and CSA. The farm has a thriving spring seedling business in organic heirloom vegetable starts. The farm has several greenhouses and a nicely finished packinghouse. We also raise chickens for eggs, goats for dairy, and hogs for meat. Our strengths include an excellent reputation as a leading local farm, farmers knowledge, and quality produce. Our challenges include our remoteness from large markets, poorly established local food systems, and windy spring weather.

I am founder and 30 year operator of 2,000 acre organic herb farm, Trout Lake Farm of Trout Lake, WA, now expatriated to Far East of Russia, Primorski Krai (state) near Vladivostok. This is the last inexpensive ag land in the world. We have bought over 5,000 acres of northern variety irrigated rice land that has lain fallow for 20 years. Lake Khanka, see on Google Map.

We would like to help active young farmers relocate here; operating partners, investors enquiries welcome. Rice yields are 5-6 tons/ha. My wife is Russian native and English teacher and we bring 11 years experience in migration and international trade along with 40 years organic intensive farming and ranching experience. Also we are open to grazing land investor partner to help stock ranch, kindred spirit wanted for excellent 15,000 acre opportunity. This area is the native habitat for soybeans. We enjoy a climate similar to Upper Mid-west; dry cold winters and warm rainy summers with perfect predictable and timely rain of 64cm annual precip.

We can help with visas and pick you up at Vladivostok International and give an amazing tour of this fertile little known yet beautiful paradise. Self-financed people only, please. This is a good chance to trade your owned acreage at rate of one to 100 and for those who are priced out of start upfarm land in USA. Ranchers like Darrell Stevenson of Montana have relocated their herds to the West of Russia where conditions are not nearly as suitable as the sunny dry winter Far East where winter feeding is not necessary in open range. Chinese help is available for best locally adapted rice and soy growing knowledge and varieties for burgeoning West European export market as well as Russian domestic market.

We are especially interested in supporters of our conservation efforts with the critically endangered Amur leopard and Japanese cranes, endangered Siberian tiger as we are in this habitat. We want to acquire farmer/rancher active participants to be a part of this preservation of this eco-tourism habitat before speculators destroy it, as economy here is booming. This is where US was during the early 60's, just behind 50nyearsnand it is easy to predict the future as we can expect the same progression here in this extractive economy that has not yet been depleted. Russia and China have the opportunity to reinvest in sustainable technologies and agriculture is the first fertile ground.

Please help us to introduce organic farming grazing, sustainable forestry and energy tech to Russia and China. Google Map go to Japan, west to Vladivostok, west across the Bay of Peter the Great to Russia China Korea border intersection. Travel up the coast an ideal area for apples, pears, vegetable truck farms. All the fruit orchards were lost during the devastating dissolution of Soviet government in 1990 and Russians resist buying produce from chemical China imports; while they pay double for locally produced vegetables. Russia pays the highest prices in the world for beef imports. Russian rice prices are 20% higher than well subsidized Chinese FOB farm prices and double US/California prices. The markets are a dream and climate and loam soils near perfect and very few farmers.
Greatest off-shore investment for peace loving Americans wishing to bail out of failing US debacle. Change the world.
ball(at)gorge(dot)net

Seeking Applicants for the 2012 Season Ecosystem Farm Apprenticeship Program
The Robert Ware Straus Ecosystem Farm is an eight-acre certified organic vegetable farm on the banks of the Potomac River in Piscataway Park located in Accokeek, Maryland. It is a part of the Accokeek Foundation’s Center for Agricultural and Environmental Stewardship (CAES), which provides farmer training and support. The apprenticeship is a main component of advancing the CAES’s mission and is centered around the farm and its daily workings, namely the fulfillment of a weekly CSA operation.
General Apprenticeship Information:
• Two apprenticeships will be available for the 2012 season.
• Positions will begin on or around March 5 and end around November 30.
• A stipend and health insurance benefits will be offered as a part of the position.
• Applications must be received by February 12, 2012, with interviews to follow. Please expect to be physically present for any interviews.
Apprenticeship Details:
• The apprenticeship program is designed for beginning farmers who have at least one season’s worth of experience and want to round out their training. Our goal is to expose apprentices to many experiences, techniques, and approaches to sustainable agriculture while accomplishing the Foundation’s work.
• Apprentices will be engaged mainly in “land-based training,” in which they will participate in all aspects of organic vegetable and small fruit production at the Ecosystem Farm. This is an intensive program, and applicants can expect to work 40-55 hours a week in all weather conditions.
• Specific on-farm training includes greenhouse production, soil preparation, planting, transplanting, use of drip irrigation, cultivation and weed control, pest control, harvesting, post-harvest handling, and CSA management.
• In addition to the daily work, apprentices will have the benefit of formal training, including field trips to other farms in the area, participation in the CAES’s workshops, and the ability to receive agricultural instruction from other institutions and individuals in the Chesapeake region.
• This position is designed for those with a serious desire to pursue farming as a way of life, and every effort will be made to provide professional support after the season is over. It should be noted that the work involved is challenging in many ways, and a strong emphasis is placed on safety and personal accountability.

View full description and application information at www.accokeekfoundation.org

We have a beautiful 30 acre farm in southern Virginia. Lots of pastures, greenhouse, creek and more. I am seeking an experienced organic grower that can help us launch a successful organic farm business. My background is in business and marketing. Our goal is to create a wonderful permaculture organic environment using the entire farm. To not only sell organic produce at an affordable price to our community but to teach people about the benefits of permaculture and organics.

The person we are seeking has hands on experience (at least 3 years) in the following:

+ Permaculture- design and maintenance
+ Organic growing- seeding, greenhouse maintenance, running a successful CSA. recording keeping, companion planting, composting, vermiculture, orchards
+ Sustainable agriculture
+ Natural building - straw bale etc. ( helpful but not required)

Its important for us to have a low impact environment and although it would be helpful to have knowledge in solar it is not required.

Living space is difficult but we are working towards this so if you can make it in a tent or RV for a short while as we grow. Or build your own structure, we will supply water and power by the greenhouse. Or there are very affordable apt close by but this is at your expense.

We don't have a huge amount of start up capital but many things are in place. Your efforts will insure you a partnership in the organic produce business- CSA, restaurant sales, farmer markets, You Pick and perhaps our own local market. Based on your success there is the potential to own a small piece of land here at the farm. There is no salary, only the opportunity to profit share, however if you'd like to work 12 hours a week helping with my other business (taking care of dogs) I can pay you 100.00 per week.

We are not interested in raising any meats but we do have chickens for eggs.

This is a long term position and we are looking for the right person to help build an awesome community that is conscious and sustainable. You must agree to a background check, have solid references and provide details with your experience.

Please email this to: bigchefherbs@gmail.com

A Way of Life Farm is a small farm in the foothills of WNC, an hour from Asheville and Charlotte. We raise vegetables, small fruits, pigs and chickens organically and sell at farmers' markets and through CSA. Please see detailed information about our apprenticeship opportunity at www. attra.org or
https://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/internships/farmdetails.php?FarmName=A%...
Feel free to contact us through email at awayoflifefarm (at) gmail (dot) com

Man seeking caretaker and organic gardening-farming opportunity. Require private housing and a salary for the 2012 season. I offer previous caretaker-security-handyman-maintenance skills with some gardening-farming experience. I am willing to learn more about the process of organic gardening-farming from land preparation to marketing food products. I am very reliable, was brought up with a work ethic, and was taught to respect our environment and people. I am available March 1, 2012 and will consider all opportunities brought to my attention. Email me at newadventure50@hotmail.com.

Hello, I have been farming on the east coast and Europe for the last 12 years and looking to possibly re-locate to California. Where are you located? Thanks, Peter

The Sunshine Farm in Chelan, WA is seeking a Vegetable Production Assistant and a Postharvest Manager. We are a 100-acre diversified farm growing organic vegetables, tree fruit, and wine grapes in north central Washington. Please see our website at www.thesunshinefarm.com/employment for more information.

Hi Patrick,

I'm interested in the position. Please email me and I'll forward my resume. Thanks.

JM

Fishkill Farms is a diverse farm located in the Hudson River Valley of NY. The farm consists of 40 acres of fruit, livestock, and we are entering our 4th season growing 20 acres of organic vegetables.
We are looking for a skilled individual or couple, with multiple season's experience growing vegetables, to work closely with management. There is the opportunity for long-term and year-round work.
Please email: synergy (at) riseup.net

I am interested in learning more. what is your locations, I am in Scranton area

My wife and I are hoping to find a job working and possibly living on a farm in North Texas. We want to work for a couple that is experienced in farming and can mentor us as we plan to one day build a farm of our own. Organics and sustainable farms are top on our list. especially those within 50 miles of McKinney, TX. Please email any opportunities to allen.jodi.wheeler@gmail.com

Harmony Ridge Farms is seeking 2 interns for the Summer season to work on our CSA. Internship runs April/May through August. We are flexible on the start and end dates. We produce all-natural vegetables, berries and herbs while operating an 80 to 100 member CSA. We are interested in hiring a hard-working, focused individual avidly interested in sustainable food production.
The work will include soil preparation, seeding and transplanting, manual cultivation, harvesting, preparing produce for sale or distribution, providing customer service, use of small machinery, produce delivery, greenhouse culture, possibly merchandising and selling at the farmer’s markets and other duties as assigned. We will assist any applicant interested in better understanding small farm management to attain their educational goals.
The position requires some basic knowledge of farming/gardening, physically fit condition, willingness to work sometimes long hours, positive attitude and an ability to get along with others.
Our farm is located in the rolling hills of Tobaccoville, NC, just Northwest of Winston-Salem. We will provide a monthly stipend and lunches and assist the successful candidate with securing summer housing. Please submit your resume along with a couple paragraphs describing your background and reasons for applying to K. Isaac Oliver at Harmonyridgefarms@gmail.com for consideration. Please include pertinent contact info in your application. Thanks, and look forward to hearing from you!
Read more about us here: www.localharvest.org/harmony-ridge-farms-M34823

CSA Manger wanted
Looking for person or couple interested in starting and operating a CSA
on my 145 acre farm in eastern Pa. Soils are deep glacial, sand and
gravel loams with plenty of water available for irrigation. Land has
been used for horse pasture and hay for last 15 years with no chemicals
or commercial fertilizers applied. I have tractors and equipment and
would be willing to help with project. I have a lifetime of farming
experience including dairy, beef, hogs and horses. There is housing, a
12' x 24' hoop house and other necessary buildings available. Contact Tom Young (570)992-5338 or lakemountfarm at gmail.com

Urban Adamah, based in Berkeley, CA, is a three-month intensive residential leadership training program for young adults ages 20-29, that integrates urban organic farming, social justice work and progressive Jewish living and learning. Twelve Urban Adamah Fellows are selected each season to operate an organic farm and educational center, intern with community organizations addressing issues at the intersection of poverty, food security and environmental stewardship, and learn an approach to Jewish tradition that opens the heart and builds joyful community. Applicants do not need any farming for Jewish knowledge to participate. Fellows come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for individuals who are most likely to leverage the gifts of the program to make positive change in their own lives and in the world.

Spring Fellowship: March 4 - May 27, 2012

Summer Fellowship: June 3 - August 26, 2012

Fall Fellowship: September 2 - November 21, 2012

Admissions are rolling. The next round of applications will be reviewed on January 20, 2012.

Please visit our website for more information and to fill out an application!

www.urbanadamah.org

We are beginning the search for a farm manager for 50 acre organic farm in California. The operation includes avocado, citrus, mixed specialty orchards and vegetable operation. Must have interest and or knowledge of educational programming, CSA, direct farm to restaurant production etc.

Our internship program is a great way to enmesh yourself into the community and participate in diverse projects. We are looking for self motivated people eager to learn. Interns eat all meals with the community sharing the cooking and cleaning responsibilities. Essentially it is their home for as long as they are here. The community expects the individual to put at least four days of work a week in on the land. Two of those days will be dictated by the community (generally a group project). The other two days will be self-directed on the condition that the community supports the enterprise. Possible projects are endless. We have had people interested in compost tea, mushroom cultivation, charcoal production for a carbon sink and terra preta, earthen plasters, building woodworking tools such as a shavehorse and a kick lathe and forest gardening. It is also perfectly acceptable for the intern to work with community members on their projects throughout their stay.

Priorities for 2011 include; plant propagation (grafting and cuttings), intensive grazing of milk cows, horses and sheep, erecting fences for the livestock, planting - lots of planting, evolution of our aquaculture system, fluffing past plantings, annual gardening, perhaps an earth oven and all sorts of other interesting things that come up. We feel like internships of this kind are the best way to become grounded in real life skills and a holistic/systems epistemology. Think of it as the new age university without the debt.

The worktrader is expected to pay for half the cost of consumables (food, toilet paper est.) with the community covering the other half. We eat all organic and mostly off the land. We as a community will attempt to facilitate the worktrader in their passions. We hope to create an environment of creativity and productivity.

Please go to thedraw.org for contact information and our location. We are looking for committed individuals or couples only.

Hi,

I own a forest in Sullivan County and would like to develop it myself rather than sell it to someone else. I have in mind a state of the art horse and certified organic (year round) agricultural farm. The horse segment will consist of a combine system facility (rental space) riding ring, paddocks, pond, stables, barn w/quarters for help. I would like it to be energy efficient, solar powered and/or naturally heated.

By developing my own forest I could than maintain the environmental integrity of my forest and the quality of life for it's wide and varied wildlife and different species and birds that inhabit my forest. Conservation and preservation of our natural environment are keystone in my effort and goal.

Need to construct Stone or brick two story colonial main house (five bedroom/bath 5,000 sq.ft home.), 5-6 (size is confidential) indoor green houses with year round growth capacity for certified organic agriculture which would cover a complete acre.

Begin marketing to an exclusive cliental (but also create a healthy food bank donating fresh produce for area shelters, schools, seniors kitchen's, etc.) and eventually as part of the growth process move forward towards having my own farmer market (s) marketing my own produce and products under own label.

All structures would remain under my personal ownership, the land is to be leased to the farm business, and that the equity in the farm business itself will be offered in exchange for the financial support.

I would also like to market bluestone, timber (thinning purposes), and grow blue spruces for Christmas sale and other plants that grow naturally on my property (which are many), ferns etc. and grow ~ produce rare and hard to find (certified) organic herbs, tea's, spices, vegetables, fruits from around the world grown right here in rural New York, right next door to the financial capital of the world. Frankly,I would like to grow everything,and get it right the first time.

My stabling would be for thoroughbred horses rental and rescue. I would market my stable space nationally and worldwide and my certified organic products produced on the farm. I would not like to limit my space and advertise as an exclusive and high end state of the art horse facility (stable).

This farm would also become a learning center and include people (as students) that would like to learn the art of farming (equestrian art w/ the care of horses, and certified organic farming) with hands on application. (This would be available for a tuition fee for further development of the farm while working the farm.)

I need at minimum of 1.5 million dollars for (budget plan, architect & business plans, farm construction, landscaping., farm related equipment and machinery, tractors, horse trailers, vehicles, on and off road, farm tools etc. (estimate is based on least expensive material & equipment without sacrificing quality) in seed money.

I own my breathtakingly beautiful forest located in the Delaware River Valley area in a small beautiful residential hamlet with it's fresh spring water. It's rapidly proliferating as New York City people are moving up and relocating in this area which is only 90 minutes from Midtown Manhattan. It's zoned residential & commercial.

This on 35.7 acres which I completely own and would be leased to the farm. I'm willing to make concessions except on; control, direction, and design of the farm. Creatively & management wise, I will maintain complete control.

I have no credit or accounts anywhere and do not qualify for any kind of traditional loan, and why I'm here seeking financial support from a benefactor, Patron, private investor and/or good Samaritan. I say this because I want you to know my situation up front and by doing so hope to get only serious responders.

*Note; it's not just about the money or else I could just sell to the landman (for natural gas exploration) but that's not the case. I would rather die and be bury on my property before I would play a part in destroying God's natural gift to man/woman kind. I love this land with all my heart and soul. and, this is coming from a City guy.

If you can work with me on the bases of financing my farm for equity in the development of my horse and certified organic agricultural farm business in a 25 billion dollar industry you may contact me at the above email address or at 845-557-6230/1914.619.3282. Just think the first virtually totally green farm in the Northeast.

Food for thought;

One last thing, Food is a commodity and with the water and food shortages globally and 9 billion people now inhabiting the earth, and 300 million right here at home, you do the math. Thank you.

Sincerely,

JR

Ampersand Internship 2012
May 18 to July 12

The internship is a very special time at Ampersand Sustainable Learning Center. Our site comes to life as amazing folk gather for an intensive learning and community living experience. We share in a lifestyle that is abundant with the essentials.

Our rustic living conditions include, solar electricity, running rainwater (frugal use is expected with both), hot showers, an indoor bathroom with bucket style humanure composting toilets, and wireless internet access. We cook primarily with solar ovens and live off rainwater that we harvest throughout the year. We build with earth and salvaged materials. Living with Ampersand's sustainable systems is an education in itself.

We also teach workshops that the public is invited to. The internship includes several fun and educational field trips. Three days each week are dedicated to rest, play, and independent projects.

The 2012 Internship work projects:
Sustainable Food Systems: We will experiment with recipes for drying, fermenting, solar cooking, rocket stove cooking, focusing on local foods.
Natural Building: We will use salvaged pallets and earth building techniques to build a recycling shed, which utilizes a design for practical storage and accessibility, and integrates rain catchment.
Organic Gardening: Here at Ampersand we have a small rain catchment fed vegetable garden, a small greenhouse, and several perennial vegetable patches which integrate water harvesting earthworks. We will maintain and learn from the systems at Ampersand as well as other farms and permaculture sites.

Classes:

Passive Solar Design and Solar Cooking
Native Plant Walk
High Desert Gardening
Rain Harvesting and Greywater systems
Land Stewardship and Erosion Control

We see sustainability as an approach to life, which includes our relationships with everything- our resources, our waste, our interactions with the earth and fellow humans. We take our work seriously and get great satisfaction from it. We also integrate a patient attitude that values an inquisitive, fun and peaceful work/live environment. This community comes together to support each other in our paths towards living harmoniously with the earth in a way that values our individual passions and visions.
We are a 30 minute drive to Santa Fe, and a 40 minute walk to the eccentric village of Madrid. It has a coffee shop, tavern and many galleries. Housing for interns includes tent camping, the tipi, the yurt, and a strawbale cottage. We are accepting 6 interns for 2012.

Programming 4 days per week:
Day 1: Class or hands-on instruction
Day 2: Projects
Day 3: Projects
Day 4: Field trip or independent projects
Includes weekly talking circles, scheduled time for guided independent projects for each student, morning coordination meetings, weekly planning meetings, and assigned readings for discussion.

Internship Cost is $475 per month. This covers meals, classes, field trips, and a guided personalized experiential education in sustainable living and skill building.

For more information on scholarship opportunities and to apply, go to:
http://www.ampersandproject.org/?page_id=20

Here's what our past interns say about their time at Ampersand:

Ampersand helped me figure out what is possible to do as far as sustainable living and closed loop systems while on a budget. It turns out that you can do a lot more than I thought through innovation, imagination and a good attitude. Ampersand not only embodies positive change for the future of the environment, but also invites visitors, interns and neighbors alike to enjoy their optimistic, activist, and all around fun approach to change. I think Emma Goldman would have approved of Ampersand when she said, “If I can't dance, I don't want to be part of your revolution.” Thanks Tía Manda and Andy.
-Ian Callaghan, 2011 Ampersand Intern

Hello,
I am a recent graduate of the Penland School of Crafts Fellowship Program, located in western North Carolina. As a fiber artist, I am interested in the connection between craft, agriculture, and local economies. I am looking for an apprenticeship opportunity on a fiber farm, though I am also interested in other aspects of farming, including dairy farming, cheese making, shittake mushroom cultivation, and organic vegetable production. I have experience working in the gardens and grounds of The Penland School, where I learned about composting, organic vegetable production and harvesting, weeding, and general groundskeeping. I look forward to hearing from you! My email is rcsaqib@gmail.com.

Best,
Rosie Saqib

The YNDC is currently seeking candidates for a Farm Manager/Site Coordinator position to begin in February 2012. The Farm Manager/Site Coordinator will collaborate with a team of professional staff and partner organizations in the management, program implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the Iron Roots Urban Farm located at 820 Canfield Road in Youngstown, Ohio. The ideal candidate will possess experience managing a market garden, farm, or other sustainable agriculture enterprise; including crop planning, sales, and staff management. The candidate should also have experience working with and training diverse groups in agricultural techniques. Please review website and job description in detail prior to applying.

The deadline to apply is Friday, January 20, 2012.

To apply please submit a cover letter and resume to ibeniston@yndc.org.

For more information or questions, please contact Ian Beniston, YNDC Deputy Director via email at ibeniston@yndc.org. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

2012 Apprenticeship

Common Thread Community Farm

300 member CSA

Madison, NY 13402

Start date: April 1st

End date: November 7th

No experience necessary. Monthly stipend of $750/month + housing and veggies from the farm. Please visit our website and click on employment opportunities for more details.

www.commonthreadcsa.com

To apply please send a copy of your resume and a brief discription of what you are hoping to gain from this experience to our email address info@commonthreadcsa.com

Featherstone Farm is a mid-sized, diversified organic vegetable farm located in the bluff country in and around Rushford, Minnesota. We are seeking an equipment operator with experience in vegetable production, or related industry.

This is a full-time, seasonal position with work beginning in March. However, preference will be given to those able to consider a long-term commitment, in which case work through the winter is possible.

We're looking for someone with experience in operation of farm equipment, including (but not limited to): tillage, seeding, cultivation, irrigation, IPM/spraying, fertility management, and mechanical harvest. This person should be detail-oriented, be able to work well independently, and have a valid driver's license.

For full job description and application information, please visit www.featherstonefarm.com/employment/.

Apprentices will participate in all aspects of farming at Provider Farm. This includes feeding and care taking of the livestock; pasture rotation and management, seed propagation, transplanting, weeding, mulching, greenhouse management, harvesting and post harvest preparation as well as the use of biodynamic preparations. We aim to provide our apprentices with an in depth overview of all aspects of our operation and facilitate a mutually beneficial hands on learning opportunity.
Apprentices will work from mid-April until Thanksgiving. We will work 5 days a week in the early spring and late fall and 5 and a half days a week during the height of the season. Hours per day will vary with the season. Prior experience in agriculture is preferred but not required. We are seeking motivated, self-starters with a genuine passion for agriculture and a desire to learn. The ability to lift 50 lbs., work long hours in all weather and maintain a positive attitude is required
Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend and vegetables from the farm. Housing for apprentices is provided in their own, shared space. Apprentices will receive one week paid vacation during the season. Interested applicants should send resume, cover letter and three references to max@providerfarm.com

Gardens of Eagan is a 100 acre organic vegetable farm serving the Minneapolis/St. Paul co-ops and natural food stores.

Positions available for the 2012 season are:
-Harvest Crew Leader
-Harvest Crew Member
-Delivery Driver
-Farmer’s Market Coordinator and Sales
-Office and Outreach Coordinator

Visit our website www.gardensofeagan.com for details.

I have a golden opportunity for the right individual, couple, family or group. I own a 32 acre Horse / Organic vegetable farm 40 miles from Charleston SC. It is a turn key operation with established ties to local farmer's markets, restaurants, Whole Foods, Earthfare and Trade Joes. The Farm has been in business since 1992. I'm looking to lease the farm with the option to purchase. Please email me at arab_stallions@yahoo.com for additional information.

Eva’s Garden, located in coastal southeastern Massachusetts (Dartmouth), is looking for a farm manager to coordinate the production, harvest, and sales of greens, culinary herbs, and flowers. Eva's Garden is a small certified organic farm that has supplied Boston and Providence chefs, as well as Whole Foods Markets, for over 30 years.

Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and tracking farm production and sales, in collaboration with the farm owner and other team leaders - from ordering seed to growing and harvesting through delivery. The farm manager will provide advice on the farm’s business strategy and production processes, so that labor, equipment, and materials are used efficiently to create high-quality and profitable produce. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of experience in organic farming (or equivalent), with strong organizational, communication, management and business skills. Pay will be competitive and based on experience, productivity, and reliability. Please send a cover letter and resume to evasgarden.applications@gmail.com

Field Supervisor– Ploughshare Farm, a 400 member CSA in Alexandria MN, is now hiring for a Field Crew Supervisor. Primary duties include harvest management and field crew supervision. A minimum of three seasons on a diversified vegetable farm is required. Supervisory experience strongly preferred. Compensation: A competitive hourly wage (based upon experience), housing in a 3 bedroom, split-logged home. Long-term job opportunities are a possibility after a trial period of one year. Couples and families are welcome. For more information, contact Gary Brever, gjbrever@midwestinfo dot net www.ploughsharefarm dot com

Key responsibilities include:
• Supervising and working with farm crew and interns
• Helping to harvest, wash, pack and load produce with farm crew
• Communicating daily with Gary regarding tasks for the day
• Directing daily activities including planting, cultivating, harvesting, and packing;
• Driving tractor for transplanting and harvesting
• Maintaining all harvest data and records
• Organizing and cleaning packing shed

Preferred Qualities:
• Previous Supervisor experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience on a vegetable farm
• Valid driver’s license and ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Tractor and cultivating experience
• Highly efficient, disciplined and organized.
• Willingness to take orders and ability to be a positive example to others.

We have hosted over 70 interns at our farm over the past 10 years. . Know that Ploughshare Farm is well known for the quality of vegetables and as a successful CSA model. We gained this status through hard work and dedication and this is precisely what will be taught in the internship. The season ends up being some of the hardest work any of our interns have ever experienced. However, the knowledge they gain about growing along with the personal growth that occurs during the season ends up being a pivotal point in many of our interns? lives. These experiences they take into the future no matter if they go onto a career in agriculture or not.
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Season: April - Novemeber. Preference is place on applicants that commit for entire season. Summer positions also available.
Room (3 bedrooom / half log home, 3 bedroom cabin, and 4 bedroom yurt)
Gourmet Lunches
Substantial Stipend
Please email us for a complete description of the internship.
It is recommend that you contact us before January 1st.

gjbrever@midwestinfo dot net

Live Springs Farm is a diversified biodynamic/organic farm in southwestern Illinois. The farm serves mostly the St. Louis area with pastured pork, beef, chicken and eggs as well as growing grain crops to feed to on-farm livestock. The farm practices holistic planned grazing and uses frequent rotation practices across the land to maximize livestock exposure to "green" feed. This is a very hands-on position lasting 9-12 mos. beginning April 2012. Applicants should have enough experience to know they are serious about pursuing farming as a career. Please refer to our website for additional information about the farm and how to apply www.livespringsfarm.com.

Farmers Rob and Christina run a small, diversified organic farm about 60 miles west of Chicago. We have a medium-sized (and growing) CSA program as well as farmers market stands. We are working with our organic certifier and will be a certified organic farm in 2013.

We seek field and harvest managers (year round), as well as seasonal field crew members (April - Nov). For detailed job descriptions, please visit our webiste www.montalbanofarms.com or email us through the contact page on our website.

Farmer, USDA Organic Certified Farm

Charlotte, North Carolina

Poplar Ridge Farm is seeking a full- or part-time Farmer as an addition to our farm team. The farmer will help work on the five acres of certified organic produce, flower, and herb gardens and assist with the general operations of additional acreage used for farm functions.

About the Farm

Poplar Ridge Farm is an 80-acre horse and USDA certified organic agricultural farm located in Union County, N.C., est. in 1995. We are 22 miles south of uptown Charlotte, and we grow a wide variety of produce, flowers and herbs. We are a large 120 + member Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm with two growing seasons, stretching from May to December. We have established a relationship as a food supplier to some of Charlotte’s finest restaurants, and we host farm dinner and open house events throughout the year. We have two greenhouses, two high tunnels and 5 acres of garden space dedicated to produce.

Applicant Job Requirements and Responsibilities

· Part of a team of several farmers that report to the farm manager and farm owner/co-manager.

· Working knowledge of Piedmont area-specific organic and sustainable farming, perennial gardening, and community-supported agriculture.

· Previous experience operating a small-scale farm, larger than one acre.

· Responsible for production of all landscaped areas.

· Plant and sell organic produce, herbs, and flowers as part of CSA, market, and restaurant sales.

· Participation in special farm events, five Saturdays of public tours and dinners.

· Basic computer skills for supply orders, record keeping, CSA management, and certification papers. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Accommodations and Compensation
The position is either full- or part-time. There are no accommodations available.

Contact
Please submit a letter about yourself and a resume to the fax or e-mail below.

E-mail: mb(at)PoplarRidgeFarmNC(dot)com
Fax: 704-843-0953 resumes

www.PoplarRidgeFarmNC.com

Internship Summary

Position Title: Summer Agricultural Intern

Poplar Ridge Farm is seeking one part- or full-time agricultural intern for the summer season (May/June-August) to assist with field work, farm business management and our Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Our internship program offers students mainly hands-on instruction under the supervision of experienced farm managers. Resource materials are available in our library as well.

The intern will work between 24 and 32 hours per week, varying according to the requirements of the school in which the student is enrolled. A regular schedule will involve work from 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday and some Saturdays, with hours until 6 p.m. on Wednesdays. The intern will prepare and compile goals and learning objectives, daily journals, and a formal project into a working booklet, based upon the requirements of the student’s educational institution.

About the Farm

Poplar Ridge Farm is an 80-acre horse and agricultural farm located in Union County, N.C., est. in 1995. We are 24 miles south of uptown Charlotte. Our climate during the early spring and into late fall is mild and summers can be hot and humid. We grow a wide variety of produce, flowers and herbs.

Our season begins mid-May and runs through December. One of the farm owners is a degreed educator who can supervise projects related to various agricultural undergraduate and graduate study projects for university credits. We have two greenhouses and two high tunnels. We are a large CSA and host farm events in which interns can participate.

Applicant
Part- or full-time interns working on certifications or majors in farming will be accepted. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel are helpful, as all planting practices are recorded for our USDA certification records.

Interns should have a driver’s license and enjoy outdoor work regardless of weather.

Applicants should submit a letter about themselves including their objectives and current studies.

Accommodations and Compensation
The internship is not salaried. A stipend is available, and interns receive weekly produce. There are no accommodations available.

Contact
Email: info(at)PoplarRidgeFarmNC(dot)com
Fax: 704-843-0953 resumes

Interviewing Now; Position Available December 2011/Jan 2012

Farm Office Manager, USDA Organic Certified Farm
Charlotte, North Carolina
Poplar Ridge Farm is seeking a Farm Office and CSA Manager for daily member communication and delivery coordination, online and social media marketing, website maintenance, newsletter marketing, event planning, and record and inventory keeping.

About the Farm
Poplar Ridge Farm is an 80-acre horse and USDA certified organic agricultural farm located in Union County, N.C., est. in 1995. We are 22 miles south of uptown Charlotte, and we grow a wide variety of produce, flowers and herbs. We are a large 120 + member Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm with a relationship as a food supplier to some of Charlotte’s finest restaurants. We host farm dinner and open house events throughout the year. We have two greenhouses and two high tunnels.

Applicant Job Requirements
The individual must have excellent computer skills, organizational skills and writing skills are required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and Publisher, and basic Quickbooks and Wordpress. Professional presenting and speaking skills are needed.
This position would suit a creative, business-minded individual or a trained administrator who is already involved in and committed to the local food movement.
This is a job for someone who loves the country, a healthy lifestyle, and has good people skills and a positive demeanor.

Please submit a letter about yourself and a resume to the fax or e-mail below.

Accommodations and Compensation
The position is full-time salaried, with benefits. There are no accommodations available.

Contact
E-mail: mb@PoplarRidgeFarmNC.com
Fax: 704-843-0953 resumes
www.PoplarRidgeFarmNC.com

Vegetable Production Manager – Assistant Farm Manager
Willowsford Farm is looking for a vegetable production manager to manage production for our CSA and Farm Market. The vegetable production manager will work with the farm manager to oversee day-to-day operation of the vegetable farm from seed to point of sale. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants more responsibility but is not yet ready to start his or her own farm.
The vegetable manager should have several years of experience growing vegetables organically or sustainably, a good attitude, and a green thumb. Skills required include all aspects of production from seed to sales, including greenhouse management and crew supervision. The farm is open to the community, so strong customer relation skills will be favored. Experience with tractors and related equipment preferred.
Competitive salary, full benefits, off-site housing, and profit-sharing opportunities.
We are located in Loudoun County, Virginia, just one hour from Washington, DC.
For more information or to apply, please contact Michael Snow at msnow (at) willowsfordfarm (dot)com or 44095 Pipeline Plaza, Suite 140, Ashburn, Va 20147.

2012 Job Opportunities at Ivy Creek Family Farm
Barnardsville, NC

Our farm apprentices learn about organic farming in a beautiful setting 25 minutes north of Asheville, NC. Apprentices are an integral part of all farm activities, including greenhouse production, shiitake management, planting, field cultivation and weeding, washing veggies, harvesting, selling, and packaging CSA shares. They work with us in the field and on the farm, five full days a week. Tasks on the farm are long and often tedious. Our goal is to provide apprentices with the experience and knowledge they need to start their own farming operation. Apprentices learn through working. We also share information about the planning we do to make our farm efficient and profitable, including seed calculation, basic accounting, equipment lists, cultivation tips, direct marketing, and more. We believe in fostering teamwork and community. Ivy Creek Family Farm and our apprentices and interns participate in CRAFT and have the opportunity to visit many other area farms, get to know other farm apprentices, and learn through the CRAFT workshop series.

Full Season, Paid Apprenticeships
Our Paid Apprentices are recent graduates, community members, and aspiring organic farmers who work on the farm from early March to mid November. Full season apprentices live in a renovated, 3-bedroom barn apartment on Ivy Creek Family Farm, eat lunch provided by the farm on work days, receive veggie seconds and food staples for meals, and get a $400 a month stipend. In the 2012 season, we have three apprenticeships available. We ask that apprentices take leadership roles and have previous experience with farming or serious gardening. Apprentices work Monday-Friday and an occasional Saturday selling with us at market.

How to Apply
Send us a cover letter outlining your interest in working on our farm, your strengths and goals, and your farming experience. Include your resume and two references and mail or email the information to Anna and Paul Littman at the address below by January 20th. Email questions.

Requirements
We ask that all applicants be interested in farming, have the ability to work consistently on repetitive tasks, be in good physical and mental shape, and enjoy physical labor. We hope that all interns will be able to have fun and stay focused while working hard.

Ivy Creek Family Farm
390 North Fork Rd Barnardsville, NC 28709
Call or email us: 828-626-2447 or wncfarm@gmail.com
www.ivycreekfamilyfarm.com

I am thinking about making a cash offer for this farm: http://www.georgiapermaculture.net/FARMFORSALE.html

I will not offer more than $80-100,000 for the farm because I don’t think the farm is worth any more than that since it is only 40 acres, doesn’t have much of a house and its infrastructure is practically non-existent. I will buy the property with my own money and then turn the property over to a non-profit organization that will function as a CSA farm; an environmental education center to promote sustainable food, energy and building technologies, and I want to have something of a technology museum (blacksmithing, cloth-making, barrel-making, etcetera) that will allow the organization to be as self-sufficient as possible for the sake of being prepared for any natural, manmade or economic disaster that may come along in the future.

However, my health is not very good so I will need help with the physical labor involved. And financial help with infrastructure and expanding agricultural production will also be good to have. So I am looking for people may want to join. A single person can join for $5000. A married couple (with or without children) can join for $10,000. Membership will give you the right to room and board providing that you contribute labor towards running the farm, museum or environmental center, and salaries will be paid based on the organization’s profits. Membership with also give you a say in running the organization. I am going to require that any new member have the unanimous approval of the existing members, and an existing membership can be sold, inherited or otherwise transferred only with the unanimous approval of the remaining members. This will insure that all of the members have a common purpose and are willing to work together.

If you are interested contact flaja@att.net.

Mesa Farm Market is a sustainable farm. We operate a goat dairy, cheese making facility, one acre vegetable garden, fifty fruit trees, pasture, rotational grazing, store front, bakery, added value components. We our located in southern Utah near Capitol Reef National Park. See mesafarmmarket.com for background information.

I am looking for a person or persons interested in helping me take the farm to the next level of development. This is a long term opportunity for the right people. It is also an opportunity for interns. There are two positions available to qualified and knowledgeable people paying $700 to $1000 per month and include minimalist housing and food from the farm. Interns will receive stipens and provisions. This is more than full time work; this is a lifestyle.

When I find the right person or persons I will set up a trust and entrust the future of the farm to those people.

- I have a beautiful little sustainable farm in North-east Wisconsin that is in need of an energetic, hard-working young person or couple that would like to start their own business
-In the past we have successfully run a 30 member vegetable CSA. In addition to the CSA, we sell at a local natural food store and have a few regular restaurant clients.
-This is an opportunity to own and run your own business!
- The successful applicant will assume all farming responsibilities for this upcoming growing season including planning, starting seeds, all farming responsibilities, managing the CSA, restaurant sales, there are a few local farmers markets that could also be added.
-The position would begin in January/February 2012 with seed ordering and garden planning. While we would see the first year as a discrete contract that ends in November 2012, ideally I am looking for a candidate/s who is open to establishing a long-term relationship.
. Applicants should already have solid hands-on experience in organic farming at least 3-5 years, managing a CSA and be able to work with and instruct workers and apprentices. Practical knowledge of the use of farm tools including hand tools, rear tine tillers, irrigation systems, mowers would be required.
-Located on a beautiful creek in north east Wisonsin less than 1/2 mile from Lake Michigan.
-There is a possibility of housing on site.
Kathy
-If this sounds of interest to you pls respond with the phrase "Wisconsin Farmer" in your reply

I don't see any Canadians posting on this site, but thought I'd give it a try.
My husband and I have found 15 acres of arable land to purchase here in Summerland BC, Canada but we would like to partner with someone with financial and knowledge resources.
I have years of food and ornamental gardening skills, teaching skills, and communication skills; Steve has construction skills and has the strongest work ethic of anyone I've known. We've also both run businesses.
Here's what we'd like to farm:
- large fruit and vegetable garden
- chickens (eggs and meat) and, possibly, turkeys
- meat goats
- aquaponics in the form of tilapia and greens
More information is certainly available. Is there any like-minded person out there who would be willing and able to move to Canada?
P.S. The farm is situated in one of the highest agriculture regions in Canada.

Crown Point Ecology Center (CPEC) is green space that matters – a biologically diverse living laboratory that serves to demonstrate practical applications of ecology. The 115-acre property in northeast Ohio (10 miles northwest of Akron, and 25 miles south of Cleveland) is a regional model for sustainable agriculture and environmental education. CPEC believes that ecological land stewardship encourages structural and social change through local food production, positive impacts on the environment, health of all citizens, and local economic development. Learn more and see pictures at www.crownpt.org.

Position Summary:
In the 2012 season, the farm crew will consist of the farm manager, field/harvest coordinator, one Level 2 Apprentice, and three Level 1 Apprentices. The Level I Apprentices will work with experienced farm staff in growing, maintaining and harvesting produce on Crown Point’s eight-acre vegetable farm, which serves a 175-share CSA, the Akron-Canton Food Bank, and other accounts. Level 1 Apprentices can expect to gain the basic skills necessary for eventually managing their own organic vegetable farms. In turn, apprentices are expected to work hard for the benefit of the Crown Point farm.

A strong work ethic, a sense of working quickly and efficiently, and a good sense of humor are essential for this position. Apprentices must be able to withstand challenging weather conditions; do repetitive, tedious tasks; and be able to “go with the flow,” as plans often change quickly in farming. Good teamwork skills are also essential, including good communication skills and the ability to stay calm, professional, and focused in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.

People with a demonstrated interest in eventually making a career out of farming are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates must be able to commit to 26 consecutive weeks between early March and late October.

Please visit the employment page of our website (http://crownpt.org/employment.asp) to download a complete job description and information on how to apply.

Assistant Farm Manager Position

Description

This is a non-seasonal position, full time throughout the growing season and shortened hours in the off season. Position starts mid January 2012.
The Assistant Farm Manager is responsible for supporting the Farm Manager in all areas of organic vegetable production. This includes, but is not limited to, general farm maintenance, record keeping, greenhouse propagation, direct seeding, weeding, cultivating, irrigating, monitoring plant health, washing, packing and working with machinery, specifically traditional four-wheel tractors and walk behind two-wheel tractors. The Assistant Farm Manager’s primary responsibility is to manage the field crew under direction of the Farm Manager. This includes training and day-to-day management, making sure farm tasks are finished in a safe, timely and efficient manner.

Requirements

Excellent communications and organizational skills are required. Previous management experience and Spanish bilingual skills are a plus. Applicants should have at least 2 years of participation in commercial vegetable production. Competitive wages offered.

Send cover letter, resume, salary history and references to Nate(at)heritageprairiefarm(dot)com

Heritage Prairie Farm is a multi-faceted business that includes over 10 acres of organically grown vegetables. We expect all team members to be dedicated to the growing methods and products of Heritage Prairie Farm and to the overall success of Heritage Prairie Farm. For more information about Heritage Prairie Farm please visit www.HeritagePrairieFarm.com

Existing farm business needs an experienced produce farmer to take over running the farm and business. Clients include a high end resort, summer camp, farmers market, small CSA. The farmer will do all planning - growing - marketing - delivery - administration. This will be YOUR business. Land owner provides land, gravity fed irrigation, greenhouse, tractor, 5 fenced in acres, existing clients and a place to live.

There are also two barns available to expand into livestock if desired.

You will need to provide:

2 plus years experience running a farm of one or more acres, seed and supply money, a 3 plus year commitment, ability to start by end of Jan 2012.

This is NOT an offer of employment, but a rare opportunity to have your own business without the expensive startup costs. E mail me only if: you are serious about running your own business, have the necessary experience, have seed money for the season startup costs, and can make a 3 or more year commitment.

The farm is located in California, about 1.5 hrs east of Modesto in the Sierra Foothills, below the snow at 2600 ft elevation.

kowanalynn@yahoo.com