Glynwood Vegetable Apprentice
Last Updated On: November 1st, 2023 at 01:11PM MST
Contact information
Farm Address:362 Glynwood Road
Cold Spring, New York, 10516
Primary Contact: Jarret Nelson
Primary Phone:
Type: Office
Number: (845) 265-3338
Email: jnelson@glynwood.org
Website: https://www.glynwood.org/about/job-opportunities.html
Internship information
General Farm Description: Our agricultural practices cultivate healthy soils, crops, pastures and livestock to produce healthy, nutritious food for the communities that we serve. We believe that these practices offer multiple benefits to our farm and our region because they cultivate healthy relationships on the farm and in the food system, minimize our need for inputs and our production of wastes, and support the accumulation of wealth. Our vegetable operation is 100% USDA Certified Organic. Products are distributed via a meat CSA, on-site farm store, and to food access partners as part of our donation program. Read more at www.glynwood.orgCRAFT Member Farm? Yes
Internship Starts: March 11, 2024
Internship Ends: December 13, 2024
Number of Internship Available: 3
Application Deadline: Apply by October 15, 2023 to be considered during our first-round interviews. Applications received Oct 16 - Nov 30 will be considered in second-round.
Minimum Length of Stay: March 11 - December 13
Internship Details:
Glynwood seeks three apprentices for the 2024 season to be part of our Advanced Vegetable Apprenticeship Program. The Apprenticeship Program is designed for beginning farmers who plan to pursue a career in vegetable production. While working as crew on our 6 acre vegetable operation, apprentices will go beyond the basics of vegetable production and learn the skills they will need for a managerial position on a vegetable farm.
Educational Opportunities
We believe the most effective method of teaching farming is through experiential learning out in the field. We supplement our apprentice in-field learning with other educational opportunities including:
- Participating in 60 hrs of classroom-based learning presented by experts outside of the Glynwood farm team
- Sessions lasting 1-3 hrs on 20 different key farming topics and systems delivered by Glynwood farm managers
- Weekly field walks and rotating managerial responsibilities
- Visiting many other regional farms as part of Mid-Hudson CRAFT
- Access to a robust alumni network and other organizational contacts for long-term technical and general networking assistance
Compensation
The vegetable apprentice positions are 9 months, from mid-March to mid-December. Apprentice compensation is as follows:
- $15 per hour wage
- Private room in a 6-bedroom house shared with the other apprentices
- Educational programing averaging 5 hrs/week
- Paid time off
- $500 in a Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- $200 workwear stipend, and $250 conference stipend
- Free Glynwood eggs and vegetables and a 40% discount on Glynwood meat and Farm Store products
Click here for the Vegetable Apprentice posting and the link to the application form. Apply by October 15, 2023 to be considered during our first-round interviews.
Educational Opportunities: Educational Opportunities In addition to working on the farm, apprentices receive significant education through a combination of modules and a 60 hr classroom-based curriculum. An additional 30-50 hours of education are delivered by farm managers as learning modules. These modules last 1-3 hours and cover 20 different key farming topics. Topics covered by modules include: Composting Cover cropping Crop planning Crop rotation CSA sales model Direct seeding Fertility Management Field and Bed preparation Greenhouse & propagation Harvesting & post-harvest handling Irrigation Pest & disease IPM and spraying Prioritization and decision making Record keeping Task efficiency Tomato grafting Transplanting Weed control Winter production & storage Apprentices participate in weekly field walks and the planning and prioritization of weekly tasks to gain experience with management priorities and decision making. Responsibilities such as greenhouse management, tractor maintenance, record keeping, and irrigating are also rotated among apprentices to provide additional opportunities to gain valuable management experience. All apprentices are encouraged to visit regional farms as part of the Mid-Hudson Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (CRAFT). Apprentices also gain access to a robust alumni network and other organizational contacts for long-term technical and general networking assistance.
Skills Desired: Eligibility Requirements Must have worked at least one full season (5 consecutive months) on a commercial vegetable operation. High school diploma or GED Valid US Driver License in good standing COVID-19 vaccination Additional Requirements Basic competency with word processing, spreadsheet, and email/calendar software Ability to communicate clearly in English, verbally and in writing Professional, collegial, straightforward, non-aggressive communication Capable of both working alone and on a team
Meals: Apprentices receive free Glynwood eggs and vegetables and a 40% discount on Glynwood meat and Farm Store products, and have access to a full kitchen in shared housing.
Stipend: Compensation: $15 per hour wage An average of 5 paid educational hours per week Paid time off: 6 vacation days, 3 sick days, paid holidays (however, farm staff rotate coverage of holidays and receive comp time for any holidays worked) $500 in a Healthcare Reimbursement Account $200 workwear stipend, and $250 education stipend free Glynwood eggs and vegetables; and a 40% discount on Glynwood meat and Farm Store products. Private room in a 6-bedroom house shared with the other apprentices
Housing: Employee Housing: Apprentices are assigned a private room in a 6-bedroom house and can expect to have 4 housemates. We cannot accommodate pets or significant others. Apprentices must be willing to share a living space with coworkers. Please carefully consider if you will be comfortable in this living situation before applying for this position.
Preferred method of Contact: Website: Please complete the job application form. No emails or phone calls please.