We Have One More Apprenticeship Position Still Available at Hawthorne
Valley Farm for the 2007 Season.
We are seeking a full-season apprentice to join our crew beginning as
soon as reasonable (ideally no later than mid-late April) and
continuing into November. We are a certified Biodynamic Farm, with 12
acres of vegetable production, and a 60-head dairy herd. We market
veggies through a 250-member CSA program, at Greenmarket stands at
Union Square and Inwood Park in NYC, and at the Hawthorne Valley Farm
Store. We process the milk in our dairy processing facility where we
make yogurt, cheese, and other products. Dairy products are sold at
the Farm Store (including Raw Milk), the Greenmarket, and wholesaled
(you can find Hawthorne Valley Farm Yogurt throughout the Northeast).
No previous agricultural experience is necessary; though we are
definitely open to folks who do have experience. Our apprenticeship
position offers a chance to work on a diversified farm gaining
experience with both vegetables and animals. Apprentices will be
involved in all aspects of crop production and harvest as well as
milking, barn chores, etc. We also participate in the local CRAFT
(Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) Program. Visit
our website: www.hawthornevalleyfarm.org/farm.html for more
information.
Apprentices receive a monthly stipend of $600, workman's comp., and
housing on-site; as well as a bounty of food in season (veggies, milk,
yogurt, meat, etc).
If you are interested in applying or want more specific information
please contact Rachel Schneider at 518-672-7500 ext. 105 or
RachelHVFarm@taconic.net.
