Featured Internships
REITER’S HARVEST ACADEMY
Reiter Affiliated Companies established the Harvest Academy in 2018 to encourage students to pursue summer harvest employment opportunities, while at the same time participating in a hands-on educational curriculum that furthers their knowledge and understanding of sustainable farming and the future of agriculture today.
USDA PATHWAYS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The Internship Program provides paid work experience to students currently enrolled in high school or an accredited college or university (this includes Home-Schooling, Certificate Programs and Community Colleges). Interns may work during the summer, fall, spring, or year round.
ATTRA SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PROGRAM
This program provides on-the-job learning opportunities in sustainable and organic agriculture in the U.S. (and some in Canada) has been published since 1989 as a tool to help farmers and apprentices connect with each other.
ATTRA is a program developed and managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT). NCAT is a private nonprofit organization, founded in 1976, that manages a series of projects that promote self-reliance and sustainable lifestyles through wise use of appropriate technology. Its programs deal with sustainable agriculture, sustainable and renewable energy, energy conservation, resource-efficient housing, and sustainable community development. The majority of funding for ATTRA is through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Business-Cooperative Service (USDA-RBCS). They help implement the rural development mission of USDA. Its mission is to enhance the quality of life for all rural Americans by providing leadership in building competitive businesses including cooperatives that can build sustainable economic communities.
CENTER FOR LAND-BASED LEARNING
The Beginning Farm and Ranch Management Apprenticeship Program trains individuals for farm management jobs by providing practical experience, valuable skills, connections to farmer mentors, and an industry-recognized credential. The Program was developed to address California’s shortage of highly skilled workers to fill important farm manager positions. This program is a formal apprenticeship registered with the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards that combines paid on-the-job training with job-related instruction. The program requires at least 40 work hours a week and to complete 250 hours of coursework over the course of the 2 year program. Individualized coursework may include industry trainings, short courses, industry tours, conferences, field days, workshops, or community college and adult school classes.
BEGINNING FARMERS
The Beginning Farmers is an all encompassing resource that includes everything from internships, apprentices, jobs, workshops, tips for starting a farm and information that is helpful to know.