Farm Apprenticeship - Global Resource Systems

Job Posting: Farm Apprenticeship 2009 Season Glen Valley Organic Farm We’re looking for apprentices interested in pursuing a career in small-scale agriculture. Through an apprenticeship on our farm you will gain a comprehensive understanding of operating a diversified, small-scale, certified organic farm. From crop planning, business management and seeding to weeding, harvesting and marketing, we offer a holistic understanding of organic agriculture and a small community of dedicated farmers who live on the farm. On-farm accommodation, access to farm food and a fair wage offered to apprentices. Work term is full-time approximately April through September with part-time work in the shoulder seasons. There is a long-term opportunity to farm with us if we feel there is a good fit after a full season. Located on the Fraser River’s floodplains in the spectacular Glen Valley (only 60km from Vancouver), this co-operatively-owned farm has two businesses that sell fruit and vegetable crops at a variety of markets throughout the Lower Mainland. Interested candidates should send a letter outlining farming interests, along with a resume to: glenvalleychris@gmail.com, or mail to Glen Valley Organic Farm, 8550 Bradner Road, Abbotsford BC V4X 2H5.