Glynwood Vegetable Apprentice
Last Updated On: September 24th, 2024 at 04:53PM MST
Contact information
Farm Address:362 Glynwood Rd
Cold Spring, New York, 10516
Primary Contact: Jarret Nelson
Primary Phone:
Type: Cell
Number: (845) 265-3338
Email: jnelson@glynwood.org
Website: https://www.glynwood.org/about/job-opportunities.html
Internship information
General Farm Description: The Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming is a non-profit organization serving food and farming changemakers from New York’s Hudson Valley and beyond. Our mission is to cultivate just and resilient regional food systems so that communities, farmers and the land thrive. We advance local food production here in our region, as well as educate a national audience about efforts to regionalize food and agriculture. We are inspired by, and contribute to, aligned work far beyond the borders of the Hudson Valley. Guided by the highest standards of ecosystem, soil, animal and community well-being, we promote regenerative agriculture in service of our natural environment, local economies and human health. 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: 03/17/25
Internship Ends: 12/10/25
Number of Internship Available: 3
Application Deadline: 01/30/25
Minimum Length of Stay: Entire Season
Internship Details:
Glynwood Vegetable Apprenticeship
Glynwood’s Advanced Vegetable Apprenticeship Program is designed for those who are eager to pursue a career growing vegetables and have already experienced 1-3 seasons of farm-scale vegetable production. Apprentices will have the opportunity to gain a solid foundation in all the skills necessary to manage a small-scale commercial organic vegetable operation. This position is compensated at $15.50/hr and includes housing. All apprentices are participants in Glynwood’s Hudson Valley Apprenticeship program.
Click here for the Vegetable Apprentice posting and the link to the application form. Apply by October 15, 2024 to be considered for first-round interviews
Educational Opportunities: In addition to working on the farm, apprentices receive significant education through a combination of a 60 hr classroom-based curriculum with expert instructors and an additional 30-50 hrs of education delivered by farm managers as learning modules. These modules last 1-3 hours and cover 20 different key farming topics including: ● 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 ● High school diploma or GED ● Must have worked at least one full season (5 consecutive months) on a commercial vegetable operation ● Valid US Driver’s License in good standing ● COVID-19 vaccination Additional Requirements ● Basic competency with the Google Suite, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and calendar ● Ability to communicate clearly in English, verbally and in writing ● Professional, collegial, direct and non-aggressive communication skills ● Capable of both working alone and on a team Physical Demands This is a physically challenging role. The Vegetable Apprentice must be able and willing to: ● Stand, crouch, kneel, and bend for extended periods doing repetitive tasks ● Lift and move harvest bins, rock bags, materials, hoses, etc. up to 50lbs at a time on a regular basis ● Perform other physical activities as needed for producing vegetables ● Work steadily outdoors in all weather including heat, cold, rain, and wind. (Working outdoors is not required when conditions are hazardous to human health.) Travel and Weekend Work ● Apprentices are required to participate in the vegetable team’s weekend chore rotation, in which they are responsible for greenhouse care, field irrigation, and fertigation. ● Apprentices may participate in field trips off site, and may attend one or more conferences that require overnight stays.
Meals: ● Free Glynwood eggs and vegetables; and a 40% discount on Glynwood meat and Farm Store products
Stipend: Compensation: ● $15.50 per hour wage ● Paid time off: 6 vacation days, 5 sick days, paid holidays (however, farm staff rotate coverage of holidays and receive comp time for any holidays worked) ● An average of 200 paid educational hours ● $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.