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 NB Organic Farm
Apprenticeship Program
Updated: December 2008
The NB Organic Farm Apprenticeship Program is a 6-month (May – October) on-farm training program for the next generation of organic farmers. It is a unique, leading-edge program that combines the experience of established organic farmers, support of the organic sector resource network, and the energy of emerging organic farmers.
Program Highlights:
- Daily field mentorship for live-in apprentices over a 6-month season
- Farming Organically Workshop Series each month at participating farms – tours, organic lunch, guest speakers, hands-on activities
- Resources, readings, journaling and short assignments to augment hands-on learning
- Optional mid-season farm exchanges
- Numerous opportunities for networking and meeting the faces of Atlantic Canada’s organic sector
- On-farm research projects designed and implemented by farmers and apprentices, supported by the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada and NB Department of Agriculture Organic Specialist
- Open to all ages, all levels of experience with preference to applicants from Atlantic Canada
Ways to get Involved:
- Become a host farmer : Click here for application details.
- Become an apprentice: Click here
- Join the "farming-organically" workshops
Variety of Farm Learning Opportunities
In 2007,host farms offered a variety of learning opportunities, and were a true picture of the diversity of organic farming in New Brunswick. Similar farm placements will be offered again - look here for updated farm descriptions in January 2008!
- Market gardens
- Livestock - pastured poultry, pork, grass-fed beef cattle
- Field crops and grain
- Greenhouse production
- Medicinal and culinary herbs
- Heritage and open-pollinated seed production
- Farm markets and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
- Environmental learning centre
Learn More...
For more information about this program contact:
NBOFAP Program Coordinator
tel: 506-375-4310
E-mail: shannon@fallsbrookcentre.ca
This program is financially supported by:
The New Brunswick Agricultural Council (NBAC)
The Catherine Donnelly Foundation
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