Hudson Valley Apprenticeship
Last Updated On: October 25th, 2024 at 11:34AM MST
Contact information
Farm Address:362 Glynwood Rd
Cold Spring, New York, 10516
Primary Contact: Chelsea Anan
Primary Phone:
Type: Cell
Number: (845) 265-3338
Email: canan@glynwood.org
Website: https://www.glynwood.org/what-we-do/farm-training/apprentice-program.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.CRAFT Member Farm? Yes
Internship Starts: March, 2025
Internship Ends: November or December 2025
Number of Internship Available: Multiple
Application Deadline: Until Filled
Minimum Length of Stay: Entire Season
Internship Details:
Hudson Valley Apprenticeship
The Hudson Valley Apprenticeship (HVA) provides classroom education, training and mentoring to supplement in-field, vocational learning for a cohort of 20 aspiring farmers employed at 9 participating mentor farms across the Mid-Hudson Valley. This decentralized apprenticeship program’s focused curriculum emphasizes practical skill-building for aspiring professional farmers.
Click here to submit an application to all participating HVA farm mentors.
The Hudson Valley Apprenticeship is a program of Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming. Our mission is to cultivate just and resilient regional food systems so that communities, farmers and the land thrive. We train new entry farmers in regionally resilient, ecologically sound agriculture on our farm on unceded Lenape territory in Cold Spring NY, and across the Hudson Valley.
Educational Opportunities: The Hudson Valley Apprenticeship (HVA) is a vocational training program, with the majority of an apprentice’s hours being spent learning by doing a variety of fieldwork at their host farm site. Fieldwork is supplemented with 60+ hours of classroom-based learning opportunities, goal setting, and mentorship.
Skills Desired: Qualifications, including prior agricultural experience, will vary by farm. Generally speaking, farmer mentors will be looking for applicants who are/have some combination of the following: Observant, curious and eager to learn Reliable, responsible, teamwork-oriented Eager and able to engage in physically challenging work in all weather conditions Considering or committed to a career in the food & farming system Mentors may also select apprentices whose learning goals align with the learning opportunities their farm has to offer. Priority will be given to applicants from historically underrepresented or marginalized communities, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+ and women.
Meals: Most farms offer vegetables from their operations.
Stipend: All apprentices will be compensated at or above minimum wage for all hours worked, and will receive compensation in the amount of $20/hour for all required trainings. Apprentices also receive an educational stipend. Specific hourly wage and any other benefits (paid time off, healthcare stipends etc) varies by host farm.
Housing: Some farms offer housing, while others do not.
Preferred method of Contact: Website: Please complete the job application form. No emails or phone calls please.