Description
Looking to work hard, learn hard, and make a big difference in a rural food
desert?
AMI’s tuition-free Farm Fellowship is six-month program designed for
individuals interested in rural agriculture and sustainable farming. From May
1-October 27 2023 Farm Fellows will:
- Live and work on a Certified Naturally Grown farm, study and practice cottage industry skills, and distribute fresh produce to a remote, but lively, Appalachian community.
- Build a wide variety of practical farming skills through hands-on farm time and experiential learning, complemented by weekly educational and skills development sessions.
- Learn and participate in food preservation, poultry care and processing, rotational grazing, mushroom cultivation, beekeeping, herbalism, fruit cultivation, and business skills
- Assist with food distribution and sales via Farmers Market participation, a Community Supported Agriculture program, and food donations
Educational scholarships to all selected Fellows includes a $1,700 monthly
stipend, along with housing, farm-fresh vegetables and farm products, a group
pantry budget, and 9 days off. Additional need-based scholarships are
available for travel and gear expenses.
Learn more at www.amifellows.org or email jessa@amifellows.org.
How to Apply
Apply online by March 1.
Location
Hightown, Virginia, United States
Category
External
Posted
2023-02-03 00:00