Type: full-time apprenticeships, Feb.-Oct. 2016; with accommodation, food; wage
or allowance possible (see application form)
Organization: ALM Organic Farm and Full Circle Seeds
Location: Sooke, west of Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC
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Originally homesteaded in 1910, this 15-acre certified organic farm has 3-4
acres in cultivation growing a variety of vegetables, fruits, berries, herbs,
flowers, as well as a large seed collection for our seed company. We often have
laying hens, and six greenhouses (3 are moveable). You will gain the knowledge
and confidence to manage a major field and greenhouse (overseeing crops from
seeding to harvest) and take part in selling produce at farmers’ markets,
through a box program, and to local restaurants. You will also learn about seed
production and marketing through both on and offline platforms.
The owner of the farm has farmed since 1990 and is an experienced teacher who
has taught farming courses at the local college. Our farm team is amazing and
you will receive training from multiple farmers with many different and
complementary skills to share.
Apprentices live together but have their own room in a lovely old farmhouse or
in our cob house. The farm is near the small town of Sooke with beautiful
beaches and a great community.
Apply by going to website:
https://almfarms.squarespace.com/get-involved/
and downloading apprentice application and email to farm, info@almfarms.org
Location: Sooke, B.C. 45 km west of Victoria (50 minutes drive).