Apprentice on a Farm in Maine with MOFGA’s Apprenticeship Program! We hope you will spend the season with us- learn about all aspects of growing vegetables for your own table and for sale. These farms are still looking for apprentices Read more and apply to the MOFGA Apprenticeship program by visiting- www.mofga.org >programs >apprenticeship program   mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">AND-04 Farming as part of a community in both urban and rural locations. Ideally suited for someone interested in social justice, collective-living and gardening with future generations. Opportunities to learn from/teach/ share with many different people on a community land trust and within community gardens. mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">  mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">CUM-19 We are market growers in Freeport for 15 years, growing primarily vegetables on 14 acres. We use both hand tools and tractors. We sell at our farmstand, CSA, and restaurants. We grow year round in 6 greenhouses, heated with used cooking oil. We also have flowers, herbs, fruits and chickens. mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">  mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">HAN-25 Small, diversified pasture- based farm/homestead, organically raising poultry, pork, beef, and dairy, on Blue Hill Peninsula. On farm processing of poultry. Practicing management intensive grazing and rotational cropping. Wholesale and Farmers’ Markets. Small CSA. Homestead production includes fruit, vegetables, food preservation, building projects, greenhouse. Emphasizing sustainability and community.   KNX-13 mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Located in the mid-coast community of Hope, Maine, our CSA provides a wide variety of produce to over 100 shareholders. Using tractor and people power we cultivate just over 3.5 acres, and produce hay and graze an additional 15 to 20 acres. We are a licensed raw milk dairy and home to a small flock of sheep. mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">  mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">KNX-16 We located on Route 1 in Warren, two miles from Thomaston bridge. We have a 35 year history, currently cultivating 30 acres of land and producing more than 35 varieties of fruits and vegetables including sweet corn, apples, strawberries, tomatoes, peas, beans, peppers, beet greens, cucumbers, cabbage, squash, pumpkins, and cut flowers. We sell all our produce at the farm store located on the property, on the busy Route 1. We have a very good customer base. We are looking for a serious apprentice with strong agricultural background. mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">  mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">KNX-21 The farm is located in Appleton, Maine. 40 acres of mixed woods in which we pasture hogs. 100 acres of leased field for beef cattle. We grow for a farmstand, farmers markets and restaurants. Livestock farm with small apple orchard, some veggie gardens we use machinery here. This farm is gay friendly but intolerant of substance abuse and smoking. LIN-08 mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">A highly diversified organic horse-powered farm that rotationally grazes sheep, chickens, pigs, cows and horses, raises a wide variety of vegetables and horse logs on three adjacent farms just outside Wiscasset Village. This farm is trying to create a living family wage, but incorporates many homesteading aspects. Winter and Meat CSAs and farmer’s markets are our primary markets. mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">  mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">SOM-10 Incredible opportunity to learn about diversified, but integrated farming systems 289 acre certified organic farm specializing in dairy, mixed vegetables, beef, and poultry. We sell at five farmer’s markets each week, specialty food stores, restaurants, and a CSA. Hardworking young family looking for hard working apprentices and potential business partners. mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">  mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">SOM-17 200 acre organic dairy farm. Gain experience working with cattle and learning milking, herd health, equipment use and repair, putting up feed and also raising beef, chickens, pigs, and vegetables. mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">  mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">SOM-18 Harakiel is an historic, 107 acre Sandy River farm settled in 1776 - 60 acres old growth woodlot, 30 acres hayfields, the remainder farmyard, paddocks, vegetable gardens, high tunnel. Our practices are organic and we are committed to creating healthy soils for maximum nutritional value in our grasses and crops. mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">  mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">SOM-19 Intern on two farms at once on the beautiful the Sandy River in Starks, Maine. Sweet Land Farm grows winter squash on a large scale while cultivating unusual vegetable crops for ethic markets in southern Maine and for FEDCO Seed Cooperative seed trials. Songbird Farm is a new, certified organic veggie operation with an heirloom cornmeal speciality. mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">  mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">WAL-10 150 acre Art and pottery-focused/homesteading retreat center with organic vegetable and herb gardens, orchards, forest with meditation trails, as well as extensive studios and equipment. The respectful and sustainable use of the land and the expression of the pottery and art are interwoven and we work in mindful collaboration with the natural world we share space with and draw inspiration from. mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">  mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">WAL-21 Homestead farm in Palermo, 75 min. north of Portland. 100 acres, 4 cleared. Extensive vegetable gardens, edible landscaping and orchards. Many rare/historic varieties. Chickens and bees. Farmwork all by hand. Rare apple CSA in fall. House/barn/log cabins built using our wood. Off the grid. Photo-voltaics. Farming here since 1972. mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">  mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">WAL-40 Small organic farm with over 2 acres of gardens, 40 acres of woodland, plus pigs and chickens. Have Senior Farm Share, CSA, and farm stand customers. Having fun while growing good food for local folks is our goal—will share this opportunity with 1-2 seasonal apprentices, and shorter term volunteers.
Cassandra Harrington wrote on 08 2012 Tue

Hello all winter livestock farmers in need of an employee (or apprentice),  Sam and I are looking for a farm to spend this winter on, preferably where I can learn more about animal husbandry in any way, shape, or form- dairy- slaughtering- business plans, you name it.  I am very interested learning about maple sugaring, too. Of course, like many others, I am learning in order to be able to get my own operation up and running in the future. I am available ASAP.  We (doggie and I) are from upstate NY and are willing to travel to find the right fit. I would like to stay in the NE this winter, preferably, but it's not necessary. If you are close ( five hours or less), we'll come for a visit first. If farther, we can Skype, or chit chat on the phone. Whatever works.  I have a solid base of knowledge in small scale- organic vegetable farming operations, a little in dairy, horses, and CSA. Again, where I have less experience is with animal husbandry and would really like to expand in this area. I am really interested in learning other creative crafts and skills- tincture making, woodworking, perfecting throwing on the wheel, but I know each farm has their own thing going on. Lastly, I have a mindset to eventually find a good community to settle down in and the search begins now, but I suspect that will come with time.  Basically, you have two hardworking, trustworthy, and somewhat experienced hands at your disposal. Of course, I still have a lot to learn. In turn, I'm looking for housing (rustic is fine), a decent wage, and a place to contribute. A wage is important, as I am past the "intern" stage and I know what is expected of me as far as what hard work is. However, if you cannot offer a living wage, but are looking for a work/living exchange, if there are employment opportunities nearby, I am totally willing to look into it. Basically, I want to farm, but I need to survive too. Any savings I get from here on out will likely go into travel, which is just as important for my long term plans. Eventually, I would like to work in sustainable community development,  abroad as well as in the good ol' US of A. Right now, I am planning a trip to Uganda/ South Sudan around February, but this date is somewhat flexible. Going with the flow for now, and if it seems like a good fit for both parties, maybe a longer stay would be best. I would like a place that would be flexible with my eventual hiatus, and my eventual return. Short term is alright too, if just for the winter. It all works out :)  So long for now, and please, don't hesitate to call or email. This site can get finicky.   Cassandra and Sam   315-887-0480 ( home)   315-753-2041   (cell) charring@oswego.edu