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· Housing/living quarters provided -- yes (yurt with futon, refrigerator, portable toilet, shower, propane heater, propane range, no smoking allowed in the yurt)

· Meals provided -- food/produce for duration of stay (separate cooking)

Additional Notes:

We are a small scale intensive farm - certified organic. This season planning for 75 subscribers (CSA). Apprentices are encouraged to take part in all phases of work (e.g., field, outreach, etc.). A copy of the apprentice contract form will be provided upon request.

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County: Clallam

Date Posted: 01/29/04

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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Black Sheep Farm

1023 King St.

Port Angeles, WA 98363

Contact: Karen Bert phone 360-928-0214

Crops and Operations:

· Summary -- small farm producing a wide range of vegetables, herbs and flowers for farmers’ market

· Crops -- Berries, vegetables, herbs, flowers and livestock

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1

· Length of stay (approximate) from May l 1 to October 30

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: helpful

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) --

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work -- all aspects of market gardening from seeding to harvest and selling

· Work hours -- negotiable

· Learning opportunities -- set aside time

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -- yes

· Housing/living quarters provided -- yes

· Meals provided -- Share with family if desired, or separate if desired)

Additional Notes: We are a small operation producing a wide range of vegetables, herbs and flowers for farmers’ markets sales. Strictly organic but not certified. Apprentice could learn carpentry skills if they wish, home brewing and bread making. Must like small children and be honest and reliable. Great recreational opportunities, beach 1 mile away-Olympic National Park nearby. Meals are a high point here - great food.

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County: Jefferson

Date Posted: 25-Jan-00

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Chimacum Creek Family Farm

2720 Center Road

Chimacum, WA 98325

Contact: Lige or Kay Christian, (360) 732-7035, e-mail chrstian@olympus.net

Crops and Operations:

· Berries, vegetables, hay, other (chicken)

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1, couples OK

· Length of stay (approximate) - April/May to October/November

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience -- helpful

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) - maintain pleasant work atmosphere with others and be independent; understanding of the dedication and endurance necessary to maintain a farm; ability to multitask

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - maintain plantings (weeding, mulching, etc.), harvest and process crops; maintain T-tape and drip irrigation systems; mow and compost

· Work hours - full time (40-hours per week expected, with some flexibility)

· Learning opportunities - on the job and set-aside time

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - yes

· Housing/living quarters provided - maybe

· Meals provided - no

Additional Notes:

We are a certified organic farm and will share our experiences and what we know about farming. We are still eager to learn ourselves. Applicants must have their own transportation.

104

County: Jefferson

Date Posted: 29-Jan-04

Member of Tilth Producers: yes

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Old Tarboo Farm

781 Old Tarboo Road

Quilcene, WA 98376

Contact: Kate Dean, (360) 732-5054, e-mail katedean@olympus.net

Crops and Operations:

· Crops - berries, vegetables, nursery, livestock

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1 or 2, couples OK

· Length of stay (approximate) - 1 April to October

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience -- helpful

· Specific Skills or Knowledge (if any): strong back, good work ethic

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - all aspects of organic vegetable and egg production and marketing

· Work hours - full-time

· Learning opportunities - on the job and set aside time

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - yes

· Housing/living quarters provided - yes

· Meals provided - share with family and separate cooking - some of both

Additional Notes: We are a young couple with a baby and a lovely farm looking to help train future farmers.

105

County: Jefferson

Date Posted: 7-Feb-03

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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Abundant Life Seed Foundation

P.O. Box 772

Port Townsend, WA 98368

Contact: Ned Herbert 360-385-5660 or 360-385-2460(night) seedfarm@olypen.com

Crops and Operations:

· Summary -We do variety trials and observations and seed production

· Crops - seeds

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 2, couples ok

· Length of stay (approximate) from April 1 through September

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: not necessary

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -- not specified

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work -- Basic farm jobs with seed collection and cleaning

· Work hours -- part time

· Learning opportunities -- on the job

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -- no

· Housing/living quarters provided - yes

· Meals provided -- separate cooking

Additional Notes:

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County: Whatcom

Date Posted: 21-Jan-01

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Sunseed Farm

5800 Saxon Rd.

Acme, WA 98220

Contact: Nick Guilford, (360) 595-0511; nicholasguil@yahoo.com

Crops and Operations:

· Summary - not provided

· Crops -- vegetables, grains/hay, herbs, flowers/bulbs, nursery, other (home-scale chickens and Angora goats)

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1-2

· Length of stay (approximate) - 1 April to 15 October

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: helpful

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) - self motivation, garden love

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - greenhouse and fieldwork, farmers’ markets optional

· Work hours - full time and negotiable

· Learning opportunities -- on the job, set-aside time, and self-determined

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - yes

· Housing/living quarters provided - yes

· Meals provided - some shared with family and some separate cooking

Additional Notes:

A cooperative-household living situation. Two acres plus greenhouses in crops. Plenty of work, plenty of sun, plenty of cold water in the river.

107

County: Whatcom

Date Posted: 29-Feb-04

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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The Growing Garden

6063 Medcalf Rd.

Bellingham, WA 98226

Contact: Brent Harrison, (360) 398-7509, e-mail thegrowinggarden@msn.com

Crops and Operations:

· Crops -- vegetables, herbs

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1,

· Length of stay (approximate) - 15 April to mid October

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: not necessary

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) - strong interest in organic farming

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - a full mix of all types of work from season beginning to end

· Work hours - full time

· Learning opportunities -- on the job

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - yes

· Housing/living quarters provided - yes

· Meals provided - shared with family

108

County: Whatcom

Date Posted: 01/30/04

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Broadleaf Farm

1889 H. Street Road

Blaine, WA 98230

Contact: Dusty Williams phone: 360-201 9990 FAX 360-966-0997

Crops and Operations:

· Market garden, selling at local farmers markets and broiler raising operation

· Berries, vegetables, seeds, chickens

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = one

· Length of stay (approximate) - May to October

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: helpful

· Special skills or knowledge - good work habits

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - weeding, harvesting, selling at markets, tending chickens

· Work hours - negotiable

· Learning opportunities -- on the job

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - yes

· Housing/living quarters - maybe

Additional Notes: Apprentice can be involved in vegetable operation, the broiler raising operation or both.

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County: San Juan

Date Posted: 2-Feb-02

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Thirsty Goose Farm

531 Boyce Rd.

Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Contact: Jim Lawrence, (360) 378-5575, e-mail jimjet@rockisland.com

Crops and Operations:

· Salad greens, greenhouse tomatoes, apples, lamb (certified organic)

· Tree fruits, vegetables, livestock

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1-2, couples OK

· Length of stay (approximate) - 5 May to September

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: not necessary but helpful

· Special skills or knowledge - enjoy physical labor - pride in product

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - cutting, washing, bagging salad greens / harvest tomatoes and weeding

· Work hours - part time

· Learning opportunities -- on the job

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - yes

· Housing/living quarters - no or maybe

Additional Notes:

Small integrated organic farm needs consistent worker to work part time and enjoy learning - pleasant environment, purposeful work - a chance to learn some.

110

County: San Juan

Date Posted: 01/29/04

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Lacrover Farm

935 Mitchell Bay Rd.

Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Contact: Paul Lacrampe, (360) 378-3515, e-mail farmers@lacroverfarm.com

Crops and Operations:

· Tree fruit, dry beans, squash, chickens and pigs, berries, vegetables, grains/hay, flowers and bulbs

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 2

· Length of stay (approximate) - April thru September

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: Helpful

· Special skills or knowledge - able to lift 50 lbs, enjoy nature & working

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - starting, planting, weeding, harvesting, greenhouse

· Work hours - negotiable.

· Learning opportunities – On the Job, self-determined

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - yes, negotiable

· Housing/living quarters - yes

· Meals provided - share with family

Additional Notes:

Share intern with adjacent nursery,kiwi and lamb organic farm.

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County: San Juan

Date Posted: 3-Feb-00

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Lopez Community Land Trust

P.O. Box 25

Lopez Island, WA 98261

Contact: Terry Marshall, (360) 468-3723, fax (360) 468-4000, e-mail terrym@rockisland.com

Crops and Operations:

· Local farming opportunities include CSA operations, herb product business, winery, orchard operation, and livestock production

· Vegetables, seeds, herbs, flowers/bulbs, nursery, livestock, sustainable agriculture administration

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = several, for college students or others interested in sustainable agriculture and community food systems

· Length of stay (approximate) - 3 to 6 month structured internships

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: not necessary

· Special skills or knowledge - participate with an attitude of cooperation and willingness to learn

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - LCLT staff will work with each intern to develop a flexible workplan/learning contract that will take into account each intern’s interests or needs while meeting LCLT’s program and filed/farm work needs. Both academic for-credit and stipend internship options are available.

· Work hours - vary, but most internships will involve at least 35 hours per week, approximately half spent working on one or more local farms and half in the office or in the community working on LCLT projects and general office tasks.

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - maybe

· Housing/living quarters - LCLT assists in finding a room, a small cabin, or a tent/tipi campsite

Additional Notes:

This internship offers a unique opportunity to combine on-farm learning with participation in the ongoing work of the LCLT’s Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development (SARD) program

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County: San Juan

Date Posted: 17-Dec-99

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S & S Homestead

2143 Lopez Sound Road

Lopez Island, WA 98261

Contact: Henning K. Sehmsdorf, (360) 468-3335

Crops and Operations:

· Self-sufficient, Fully integrated farm organism

· Tree fruits, berries, vegetables, seeds, grains/hay, herbs, flowers/bulbs, livestock

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices welcome = 1-2, couples OK

· Length of stay (approximate) - spring to fall

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: preferred

· degree in agricultural field (or related field)

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work -Training in holistic gardening, farming, animal husbandry and sustainable living

· Work hours - part time

· Learning opportunities - set-aside time, and self-determined

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - no

· Housing/living quarters - yes, fee based

· Meals provided - share with family and separate cooking

Additional Notes:

We have 30 years of farming experience. We invite young people to join us for 3 to six months to learn how to live in a way that is economically viable, environmentally sound and socially responsible.

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County: San Juan

Date Posted: 21-Jan-00

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Middle Farm

1454 Mud Bay Rd

Lopez Island, WA 98261

Contact: Karen Gilbert, (360) 468-2406, midlfarm@rockisland.com

Crops and Operations:

· Interested in establishing raspberry production

· Grains/hay, livestock, other (certified organic poultry, eggs, beef)

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1-2, couples OK

· Length of stay (approximate) - March/April to October/November

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: preferred

· Special skills or knowledge - poultry and other livestock

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - feeding, watering, livestock care, bookkeeping, poultry processing

· Work hours - negotiable

· Learning opportunities - on the job, set-aside time, and self-determined

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - yes

· Housing/living quarters - yes

· Meals provided - both share with family and separate cooking

Additional Notes:

Looking for apprentice with some experience to operate as limited partner for the year 2000; willing to learn business skills, marketing, poultry processing. Desire a person open to a permanent arrangement.

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County: Skagit

Date Posted: 01/29/04

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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Orcas Farm

P.O. Box 337

Olga, WA 98279

Contact: George Orser Phone: 360-376-3276 e-mail: Orcas farm@rockisland.com

Crops and Operations:

· Summary -- small market garden--2 acres

· Crops -- Tree fruits, berries, vegetables, seeds, herbs, flowers, nursery

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 2, couples no

· Length of stay (approximate) from April to late Oct

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: helpful and preferred

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -- carpentry;

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work -- all aspects market gardening

· Work hours -- part time

· Learning opportunities -- on the job and self determined

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -- maybe

· Housing/living quarters provided -- yes

· Meals provided -- separate cooking

Additional Notes: We are a small market garden operation selling produce at a weekly farmers market and to local restaurants. We rely mostly on hand tools for the 2 acre garden following the Jeavons model of biointensive raised bed production..

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County: San Juan

Date Posted: 01/29/04

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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Maple Rock Farm

845 Pinneo Road

East Sound, WA 98245

Contact: John Steward of Rhonda Barbien Phone: 360-376-5994 or 360-376-1004; FAX:360-376-6080

E-mail: stewardship@orcasonline.com rhondalita@yahoo.com

Crops and Operations:

· Summary -CSA, farmers market, restaurant sales, authentic, sustainable

· Crops - tree fruits, berries, vegetables, herbs, flowers, medicinal, bees, educational, composting

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 3, couples ok

· Length of stay (approximate) from April 1 through October

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: helpful and preferred

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -- self starter, physically fit, willing to learn

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work -- Cultivating, harvesting, animal care, record keeping

· Work hours -- full time and/or part time

· Learning opportunities -- on the job, and set aside time

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -- yes

· Housing/living quarters provided - yes

· Meals provided -- separate cooking

Additional Notes: More info at www.maplerockfarm.com - Interns will be able to start their own farm with the knowledge gained during season. We have approx 2 acres in cultivation, 20 acres in forest.

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County: Skagit

Date Posted: 01/29/04

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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Blue Heron Farm

12179 State Route 530

Rockport, WA 98283

Contact: Anne Schwartz, phone/fax (360) 853-8449, e-mail als@fidalgo.net

Crops and Operations:

· Summary -- total acreage is >4 ac for fruits and vegetables and <9 ac for nursery

· Crops -- berries, vegetables, nursery-bamboo, native trees & shrubs

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 2, couples no

· Length of stay (approximate) from May to late Oct

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: helpful and preferred

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -- good attitude;

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work -- grow, harvest, sell mixed veggies and berries 4 acres

· Care of bamboo and native plant nursery 8 acres

· Work hours -- full time

· Learning opportunities -- on the job and self determined

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -- yes

· Housing/living quarters provided -- yes

· Meals provided -- separate cooking and occasionally share with family

Additional Notes: Detailed information available on contact -- please call.

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County: Skagit

Date Posted: 02/17/03

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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Mother Flight Farm

20482 Skagit City Road

Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Contact: Glen Johnson, (360) 661-6099 day, (360) 445-3501 night, email johnson@ncia.com

Crops and Operations:

· Summary - continual planting and harvesting of over 30 varieties of vegetables marketed locally.

· Crops -- tree fruits, berries, vegetables, seeds, herbs, flowers/bulbs, livestock (chickens)

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed =2

· Length of stay (approximate) from March 1 to Nov 1

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: Preferred

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -- economics

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - all aspects of farm work, hand harvesting, hand weeding, transplanting, small equipment tilling and marketing

· Work hours -- negotiable

· Learning opportunities -- on the job, set-aside time, and self-determined

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -- yes stipend and profit share

· Housing/living quarters provided -- maybe

· Meals provided -- separate cooking

118

County: Skagit

Date Posted: 4-Feb-02

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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Dunbar Gardens (Formerly named Lombrici’s)

16586 Dunbar Rd.

Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Contact: Steven Lospalluto, (360) 428-3076; e-mail dunbar@fidalgo.net

Crops and Operations:

· Summary - small farm west of Mount Vernon selling a diversity of crops to Skagit Valley Co-op

· Crops -- tree fruits, vegetables, herbs, other (basketry willow)

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = not specified

· Length of stay (approximate) from April to October

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: helpful

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -- none

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - plant, cultivate, harvest salad greens, vegetables, herbs, and fruits; general farm maintenance

· Work hours -- negotiable

· Learning opportunities -- on the job

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -- yes

· Housing/living quarters provided - no

· Meals provided - no

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County: Skagit

Date Posted: 6-Feb-02

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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Frog’s Song Farm

20976 Dry Slough Rd.

Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Contact: Shannon & Nate J. O’Neil, (360) 445-3054

Crops and Operations:

· Crops -- tree fruits, berries, vegetables, seeds, herbs, flowers/bulbs, other - intense land husbandry (composting, cover cropping) chickens

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed -- 2

· Length of stay (approximate) -- from April through October

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: helpful

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) - love for plants/growing

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - intense, hard, long, planting, weeding, harvest cultivation .

· Work hours - full time

· Learning opportunities - on the job and self-determined

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -- yes

· Housing/living quarters provided --yes, separate cooking

120

County: Skagit

Date Posted: 26-Feb-00

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Dona Flora

P.O. Box 77

La Conner, WA 98257

Contact: Beth Hailey, (360) 466-3964, fax (360) 466-3934

Crops and Operations:

· Summary - cut flowers, fresh and dried herbs value-added, vegetables, nursery, seed to sow

· Crops - Flowers/bulbs (#1), herbs (#2), vegetables and nursery (#3), seeds (few), value-added herbal products

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1 or 2 (depending on how much time each has), couples OK

· Length of stay (approximate) - February or March to October or November

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience -- helpful

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) - hard work experience, practical nature, efficient worker

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - planting, harvesting, maintaining fields, processing

· Work hours - negotiable

· Learning opportunities - on the job

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - yes (after basic - trade for accommodation)

· Housing/living quarters provided - yes (one room)

· Meals provided - share with family

Additional Notes:

I have one private bedroom now with a possible second by summer. Like to trial our workability before making the season commitment. Non-smoking home. Small but diverse situation. No drugs.

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County: Skagit

Date Posted: 31-Jan-04

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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Morgan Family Farm

3562 Chuckanut Drive

PO /Box 93

Bow, WA 98232

Contact: Jim or Kreta Morgan 360-766-4066 e-mail: flora@pioneernet.net

Crops and Operations:

· Summary - 2 acres mixed veggie and flowers--market garden with roadside stand

· Crops - vegetables, flowers/bulbs,

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1

· Length of stay (approximate) from May to Oct

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: not necessary but helpful

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -- healthy back

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work -- planting, weeding, harvesting, majority of work done by hand or with hand tools

· Work hours --part time

· Learning opportunities -- on the job

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -- no

· Housing/living quarters provided - yes

· Meals provided -- share with family

Additional Notes: We grow organic vegetables and flowers on 2 acres and sell them through our roadside stand and local restaurant

122

County: Skagit

Date Posted: 01/29/04

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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Cedar Springs Renewal Center

31459 Barben Road

Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284

Contact: Michael and Nan

Crops and Operations:

Crops: Berries, Vegetables, Seeds, Grains/Hay, Herbs, Flowers/bulbs, Livestock

Program Interests:

Number of Apprentices Needed: Couples OK

Length of Stay: Could work into full time.

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: Helpful

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) Gardens--Vegetables--Composting

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work -- Planting, maintaining & harvesting vegetables; prepping vegetables for raw food kitchen; helping with animals--feeding & watering

· Work hours -- Negotiable

· Learning opportunities -- on the job

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -- yes

· Housing/living quarters provided - yes

· Meals provided -- Share with Family or separate cooking.

Additional Notes: Go to web site: www.cedarsprings.org

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County: Island

Date Posted: 1-Feb-02

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Full Moon Rising Farm

1668 Dow Rd.

Freeland, WA 98249

Contact: Anne Mauk, (360) 331-4087 day, (360) 331-4087 night, e-mail annemauk@whidbey.com

Crops and Operations:

· Crops - Tree fruits, vegetables, flowers/bulbs, dairy, livestock, other (children’s activities)

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1, couples OK

· Length of stay (approximate) - April/May to October

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience -- helpful

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) - good/safe with children

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - (attachment missing?)

· Work hours - full time

· Learning opportunities - on the job and self-determined

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - no

· Housing/living quarters provided - yes

· Meals provided - share with family and separate cooking

Additional Notes:

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County: King

Date Posted: 13-Dec-00

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Pike Place Market Basket CSA

500 Pike Street, Room 500

Seattle, WA 98101

Contact: Michele Catalano, (206) 625-30646 day, (206) 300-9150 night, michele@pikeplacemarket.org

Crops and Operations:

· Summary - Began in 1997 as prototype basket CSA, now in third full season. Idea from a rural cooperative CSA in Idaho. The goal is to create a beneficial link between farmers and local customers.

· Crops - Tree fruits, berries, vegetables, herbs

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1

· Length of stay (approximate) - 1 June to late October/early November

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience -- not necessary

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) - organizational skills; computer skills

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - both office work and outside, but not on-farm

· Work hours - negotiable

· Learning opportunities - on the job, set-aside time, and self-determined

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - possible

· Housing/living quarters provided - no

· Meals provided - no

Additional Notes:

We are a cooperative of farmers (24+) who work through Pike Place to deliver and organize 500+ baskets each week. Apprentice is needed to help with all the logistics and planning of the program.

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County: King

Date Posted: 18-Feb-02

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Oxbow Farm

c/o 9112 30th Ave. NE

Seattle, WA 98115

Contact: Sarah Cassidy or Luke Woodward 206-310-1276

oxbowfarm@speakeasy.net

Crops and Operations:

Summary:

Crops_ Tree fruits, berries, vegetables, herbs and flowers

Program Interest:

Number of apprentices needed = 1-2

Length of Stay (approximate): April through November

Apprentice Qualifications:

Farming experience: Helpful

Specific Skills or Knowledge (if any): strong back, good communication skills

Work Environment:

Brief Description of Type of Work: Field work-planting, weeding, harvesting, farmers' market sales

Work hours -- full time

Learning opportunities: On the job

Compensation/Exchange:

Pay Arrangement: yes

Housing/Living Quarters Provided: Yes

Meals provided: separate cooking

Additional Notes:

We have a small 3 acre farm with minimal mechanical input. Apprentices are welcome to contribute to the farm's growth through their particular interests-Permaculture, carpentry, culinary herbs, etc. We hope they too can take pride and ownership in the farm and the produce we grow.

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County: King

Date Posted:01/29/04

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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Natures Last Stand

2411 E. Roy Street

Seattle, WA 98112

Contact: John Huschle phone: 425-444-6541 e-mail: john@natureslaststand.net fax:206-720-0565

Crops and Operations:

· Summary - none

· Crops - vegetables, and nursery

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 4, couples ok

· Length of stay (approximate) from May 1 through October

· Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: helpful, but not necessary

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) --

· Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work -- field work, greenhouse, wash station, farmers‘ mkt, delivering,

· Work hours -- full time

· Learning opportunities -- on the job

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -- yes

· Housing/living quarters provided - maybe

· Meals provided -- separate cooking

Additional Notes: None

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County: King

Date Posted: 18-Jan-00

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Hogsback Farm

16530 91^st Ave. SW

Vashon, WA 98070

Contact: Amy or Joseph Bogaard, (206) 463-1896, hogsback@oz.net

Crops and Operations:

· Crops -- berries, vegetables, herbs, flowers/bulbs

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed -- 1 to 2, couples OK

· Length of stay (approximate) -- from May to October

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: not necessary

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) - a willingness and desire to learn organic farming techniques

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - full range of small organic farm activities (soil prep, seeding, planting, sales, harvest, etc.)

· Work hours -- part time

· Learning opportunities -- on the job

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -- maybe

· Housing/living quarters provided -- yes

· Meals provided -- separate cooking

Additional Notes:

This apprenticeship would be an opportunity to learn farming techniques on a small organic farm. We have a 40-member CSA, sell produce, flowers, and eggs from an on-location farm stand, and sell at the local Saturday market.

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County: King

Date Posted: 01/29/04

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Blue Moon Farm

10421 SW Bank Rd., #18

Vashon, WA 98070

Contact: Margaret Hoeffel & Renee Mroczek (206) 463-1224 or 206 567-5116 e-mail:bluemoonfarm2@earthlink.net

Crops and Operations:

Ÿ Summary of crops and operations: Gourmet salad mix, various summer crops, eggs, berries

· Crops - Berries, Vegetables Seeds, Eggs, Herbs, flowers, Fall/winter CSA (all crops grown during spring & summer months)

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1

· Length of stay -March or April 1^st to October

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: preferred

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) - carpentry skills helpful

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - All aspects of production from seeding through harvest

· Work hours - negotiable

· Learning opportunities -on the job and self-determined

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - no

· Housing/living quarters provided - yes

· Meals provided - share with family and separate cooking

Additional Notes:

Looking for someone interested in small scale organic production. Apprentice encouraged to design own project during growing season; i.e. design chicken tractor, set up trial for best method of growing straw- berries, compost tea trials on bean productions, etc.

129

County: King

Date Posted:01/29/04

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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Island Meadow Farm

10301 SW Cemetery Road

Vashon, WA 98070

Contact: Julie Thielges or Greg Kruse 206-463-0053 e-mail: islandmeadoworganic@hotmail.com

Crops and Operations:

· Summary - approx 2 acres, of fruits and veggies for sale at farm stand & local markets

· Crops - berries, vegetables,

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1 to 2

· Length of stay (approximate) from Feb/March through October flexible; prefer minimum 6 month commitment

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: helpful

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -- A genuine interest in farming and an ability to work independently.

· Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work -- seeding, transplanting, weeding, harvesting,

· Work hours -- negotiable

· Learning opportunities -- on the job and self-determined

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -- yes

· Housing/living quarters provided - yes

· Meals provided -- share with family or separate cooking

Additional Notes: None

130

County: King

Date Posted: 01/29/04

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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Plum Forest Farm

20020 107^th Ave. SW

Vashon, WA 98070

Contact: Rob Peterson/Joanne Jewell 206-463-3518 e-mail plum forest@zipcon.net

Crops and Operations:

· Crops - tree fruits, berries, vegetables, flowers, livestock, school groups

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1 to 32,

· Length of stay from February through October

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: Preferred

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -- none

· Work Environment: Growing & harvesting vegetables, berries, eggs for market

· Brief description of type of work -- Growing & harvesting vegetables, berries, eggs for market

· Work hours -- part time and/or negotiable

· Learning opportunities --

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - yes, produce

· Housing/living quarters provided -- N/A

· Meals provided -- N/A

Additional Notes:

Seeking people who live in Seattle or Vashon who would like to work 1 or 2 days per week. .

131

County: King

Date Posted: 1-Feb-00

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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Full Circle Farm

P.O. Box 1178

North Bend, WA 98045

Contact: Andrew Stout, (425) 831-2151; fax (425) 831-2416; e-mail fcorganics@earthlink.net

Crops and Operations:

· Summary - CSA, direct to restaurant/grocery, farmers market and farm stands, and wholesale

· Crops -- vegetables, herbs, berries, other (salad mix, flowers, specialty herbs)

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 4, couples OK

· Length of stay (approximate) from April 1 to October 31

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: preferred

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) - strong desire to have own farm soon

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - harvesting, processing, greenhouse, varied tractor work, marketing, irrigation

· Work hours -- full time

· Learning opportunities -- on the job, set-aside time

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -- yes

· Housing/living quarters provided - yes

· Meals provided -- separate cooking

Additional Notes:

We are a high-production organic vegetable farm, utilizing appropriate mechanization, multiple crop rotations, and diverse marketing: CSA, farmers market, farm stand, direct to restaurants/retailers. Full Circle Farm is interested in providing a quality practical education through an apprenticing method.

132

County: King

Date Posted: 11-Nov-00

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Growing Things

11525 B Carnation-Duvall Rd. N.E.

Carnation, WA 98014

Contact: Michaele Blakely, (425) 788-0480 day, 425-788-0480 night, mjb@premier1.net

Crops and Operations:

Crops - tree fruits, berries, vegetables, herbs, flowers/bulbs, nursery, livestock (poultry and pigs), other (eggs)

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 2

· Length of stay from April to October

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: not necessary

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) - not specified

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - all aspects of farm work, seed to harvest, livestock - birth to slaughter

· Work hours -- negotiable

· Learning opportunities - self-determined

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - not specified

· Housing/living quarters provided - maybe (very rustic trailer)

· Meals provided - share with family

Additional Notes:

We are a small organic farm using low mechanical input. Main focus is on high yield on a small acreage. Profits come from CSA and farmers’ market. Emphasis is on high quality food for people as a right.

133

County: King

Date Posted:01/29/04

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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Jubilee Farm

229 W. Snoqualmie River Road N.E.

Carnation, WA 98014

Contact: Erick Haakenson phone 425-222-3738 e-mail jubilee farm@hotmail.com

Crops and Operations:

· Summary - CSA and farmers’ markets

· Crops - Tree fruits, berries, vegetables, flowers

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 2

· Length of stay (approximate) from March through October

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: Preferred

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -- None.

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work --

· Work hours -- full time

· Learning opportunities -- on the job and set aside time

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -- yes

· Housing/living quarters provided - yes

· Meals provided -- no

Additional Notes: None

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County: Kitsap

Date Posted: 01/29/04

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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Persephone Farm

P.O. Box 158

Indianola, WA 98342

Contact: Rebecca Slattery, (360) 297-1877 e-mail: wrich33195@aol.com

Crops and Operations:

· Crops - vegetables, seeds, herbs, flowers/bulbs, chickens

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 3, couples OK

· Length of stay from March through October

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: not necessary

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -- positive attitude, sense of humor, flexibility good communication skills

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work -- planting, harvesting, cultivating with hand tools and occasional operation of light equipment, marketing, flower arranging

· Work hours -- full time

· Learning opportunities -- on the job, and field trips and readings

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - yes

· Housing/living quarters provided -- yes

· Meals provided -- separate cooking

Additional Notes:

Persephone Farm is seeking three apprentices willing to commit approximately 50 hours per week working at a variety of tasks in my intensive two-acre organic market garden. I operate largely on the principles I learned during my Apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture at the UCSC Farm and Garden in 1990, and seek to pass on these teachings to those I work with. They include: bio-diversity, succession planting, intercropping, direct marketing, celestial planting, windrow composting and a preference for hand labor. If this sounds like an experience that interests you, please contact me.

135

County: Kitsap

Date Posted: 01/29/04

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Rhizoun Botanicals

20342 Widme Road NE

Poulsbo, WA 98370

Contact: Jeffrey Bodony or Liz Matteson, (360) 598-2775 Fax (360) 598-5892

Email: lizziematt@earthlink.net 1dbodony@earthlink.net

Crops and Operations:

· Crops -- Year-round Vegetables, growing medicinal herbs, and garden for family & friends.

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 2, couples OK

· Length of stay (approximate) - March 1 to October 1 (negotiable)

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience -- helpful

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) - irrigation, carpentry, knowledge of herbs and vegetables - these skills helpful but not necessary

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - working with all aspects of medicinal herb and vegetable farming

· Work hours - negotiable

· Learning opportunities - Self-determined

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - No

· Housing/living quarters provided - Yes

· Meals provided - share with family

136

County: Kitsap

Date Posted: 18-Feb-02

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Ocean Sky Farm

5191 Taylor Ave. NE

Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Contact: Art Biggert, (206) 842-7431, (206) 780-8068 fax, e-mail oceanskyfarm@msn.com

Crops and Operations:

· Summary - CSA and farm-labeled products

· Crops - berries, vegetables, herbs, flowers/bulbs, livestock, other (honey)

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1

· Length of stay (approximate) - May to September

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience - helpful

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) - general coursework in biology and chemistry

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - carry 50 lb 100 ft, stoop, crawl, dig, pick, stop, think, observe, plan and evaluate, read

· Work hours - part time

· Learning opportunities - on the job, set-aside time, and self-determined

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - no

· Housing/living quarters provided - yes

· Meals provided - share with family

Additional Notes:

$50/week stipend, two 10-hour days with one overnight/week; meals with family.

· Meals provided -- Share with Family or separate cooking.

137

County: King

Date Posted: 13-August-04

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Sea Breeze Farm

10730 SW 116^th St.

Vashon Island, WA 98070

Contact: George Page, 206-567-5769 (Day or Night), george@seabreezefarm.net

Crops and Operations:

· Summary – Diverse, multi-faceted, multi-species farm, sales at farmstand and Vashon Farmers Market

· Crops – tree fruits, berries, vegetables, herbs, dairy, livestock, wine, value-added, baked goods

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 5

· Length of stay (approximate) – Start anytime, 6 – 12 month, year-round opportunities

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience - helpful

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) – general tool skills helpful

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work – Extremely diverse work opportunities including growing, milking, slaughtering, building, wine-making, cheese-making, baking, etc.

· Work hours - full time, negotiable

· Learning opportunities - on the job

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - yes

· Housing/living quarters provided - maybe

· Meals provided - share with family or separate cooking

Additional Notes: Sea Breeze Farm is a diverse, multi-faceted, multi-species farm, located on Vashon

Island, Washington. We currently farm intensively on approximately 12 acres situated on

the north end of the island, with stunning views of Puget Sound and several mountain

ranges. Our operation strives to be a sustainable, whole foods supplier to our local

community. We produce vegetables, herbs, fruit, eggs, milk, cream, butter, cheese, wine,

pickles, preserves, confits, soups, sauces, pastas, pates, sausage, prosciutto, bread, ice

cream, honey and meats including pork, veal, lamb, chicken, rabbit, duck and goose.

Future plans include growing grains (wheat, barley, rice) and a nut oil crop

(hazelnut/walnut). We sell exclusively from our fannstand and the local Vashon

Fanner’s Market. Our apprenticeship provides a unique opportunity to learn all aspects

of food production from building fences to milking animals to growing produce to

making cheese. Our typical work schedule runs 10-12 hours/day, 6-7 days/week, with

plenty of breaks for copious food and drink. Some schedule flexibility is possible.

Region 2: Southwest Washington

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County: Thurston

Date Posted: 7-Feb-00

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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Rising River Farm

13136B 201st Ave SW

Rochester, WA 98579

Contact: Jim McGinn or Jennifer Belknap, (360) 273-5368

Crops and Operations:

· Summary - CSA, Olympia Farmer’s Market, 30+ mixed vegetables, culinary herbs, 7 types cut flowers

· Crops - vegetables, herbs, flowers/bulbs

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 3

· Length of stay (approximate) from mid-May to early Oct

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: helpful

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -- not specified

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work -- transplanting, weeding, harvesting, trellising, composting, possible minor construction, misc. projects, greenhouse work

· Work hours -- full time and part time

· Learning opportunities -- on the job

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -- yes

· Housing/living quarters provided - yes (cheap rent)

· Meals provided -- separate cooking (responsible for own food costs)

Additional Notes:

Interested in hiring farm workers for hourly wages.

202

County: Thurston

Date Posted: 19-Jan-00

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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Coyote Creek Farm

13639 Erskine Rd SW

Rochester, WA 98579

Contact: Tim Morrissey, (360) 705-2490, email coyotecreek@olywa.net

Crops and Operations:

· Summary - small CSA

· Crops -- vegetables, livestock (chickens)

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 2, couples OK

· Length of stay (approximate) from April/June to August/October

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: helpful

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -- not specified

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - all types of work associated with small-scale vegetable farming; very little mechanized; lots of hard hand labor

· Work hours -- negotiable

· Learning opportunities -- on the job

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -- yes

· Housing/living quarters provided -- maybe

· Meals provided -- share with family

203

County: Thurston

Date Posted: 8-Feb-00

Member of Tilth Producers: yes

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Spring Creek Farm

20620 Van Dyke Road

Rochester, WA 98579

Contact: Chris Robinson, (360) 273-0704

Crops and Operations:

· Summary: we grow fresh & dried herbs and flowers, two acres of lavender, plus greenhouse propagation of herbs

· Vegetables, herbs, flowers/bulbs, nursery, other (lavender, skullcap, dried flowers, fresh flowers)

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1

· Length of stay (approximate) - April 15 to September 30

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: not necessary but helpful

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) - organic gardening or nursery work would be helpful

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - would be involved in all aspects of the farm - weeding, harvesting, greenhouse work, market work, upkeep of perennial fields

· Work hours -- full time

· Learning opportunities -- on the job and self-determined

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - yes

· Housing/living quarters provided - yes

· Meals provided - shared with family and separate cooking

Additional Notes:

Spring Creek Farm is an organic nursery and herb farm. Owner has over thirteen years of experience in herb growing and is interested in people looking for long-term opportunities. The 20-acre farm is on a side valley off the Chehalis River. Call for more info!

204

County: Thurston

Date Posted: 23-Feb-03

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Left Foot Organics

1609 6^th Ave. SW

Olympia, WA 98502

Contact: Ann Vandeman, (360) 754-1928, e-mail leftfootorganics@msn.com

Crops and Operations:

· Vegetables, Herbs, Flowers

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1-2, couples OK

· Length of stay (approximate) - May to November

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: not necessary but helpful

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) - none

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - field work on small vegetable farm

· Work hours -- negotiable

· Learning opportunities -- on the job

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - small stipend or produce share

· Housing/living quarters provided - no

· Meals provided - no

Additional Notes:

Left Foot Organics is a non-profit organization providing employment and job training to people with developmental disabilities in the production and marketing of certified organic vegetables, herbs and flowers. See brochure and intern info.

205

County: Thurston

Date Posted: 11-Nov-00

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Kirsop Farm

6136 Kirsop Rd.

Olympia, WA 98512

Contact: Colin Barriklow or Genine Bradwin (360) 352-3590

Crops and Operations:

· Crops - vegetables (mixed vegetables CSA and market)

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 2

· Length of stay (approximate) from April to October

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: not necessary but helpful and preferred

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -- not specified

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - everything from planting, harvesting and working market

· Work hours -- full time

· Learning opportunities - self-determined

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -- yes

· Housing/living quarters provided -- yes

· Meals provided - share with family

206

County: Thurston

Date Posted: 21-Jan-00

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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Common Ground CSA

4004 11th Ave NW

Olympia, WA 98502

Contact: Julie Puhich (360) 866-9527

Crops and Operations:

· Crops - tree fruits, berries, vegetables, herbs, flowers/bulbs, dairy, livestock

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1

· Length of stay (approximate) from April/May to October

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: helpful and preferred

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -- capable of heavy physical labor; small machinery skills a plus but not necessary

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work -- all aspects of field preparation; planting & transplanting, greenhouse work, irrigation, cultivation, harvest, CSA distribution, tool maintenance

· Work hours -- negotiable

· Learning opportunities -- on the job, set-aside time, and self-determined

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -- yes

· Housing/living quarters provided -- maybe

· Meals provided -- no

Additional Notes:

We are looking to provide learning opportunities and potentially long-term farming possibilities for women. Apprenticeship program is focused on growing vegetables for our CSA program, but the farm is very diverse. Interested and motivated apprentices will likely be able to find ways to participate in other farm projects. We are particularly interested in working with women who consider Western Washington home and are more than casually considering a life farming.

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County: Thurston

Date Posted: 12-Nov-00

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Stoney Plains

3808 163 Ave. SW

Tenino, WA 98589

Contact: Pat Meyer, (360) 273-6786, stoney-p1978@yahoo.com

Crops and Operations:

· Berries, vegetables, herbs, nursery, other (flower baskets)

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 2, couples OK

· Length of stay (approximate) - 1 April to 1 October (flexible)

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: helpful

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -- not specified

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - will work out program to fit individuals. Our operation covers most phases of small farm.

· Work hours -- full time and negotiable

· Learning opportunities -- on the job

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - yes

· Housing/living quarters provided - maybe

· Meals provided - no

Additional Notes:

We farm about 24 acres - have three 100-ft greenhouses for vegetable starts, etc. Sell at five farmers market and have a 100-member CSA program.

208

County: Pierce

Date Posted: 01/29/04

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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Terry’s Berries

4520 River Rd.

Tacoma, WA 98443

Contact: Terry Carkner, (253) 922-1604, e-mail terryann@nwrain.com

Crops and Operations:

Summary: 20 acre farm, over 200 CSA members, farm stand and farmers' markets

· Crops -- tree fruits, berries, vegetables, flowers/bulbs, other (chicken/eggs)

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1

· Length of stay (approximate) from May to mid-November or any time in between

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: preferred

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -- not specified

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - planting, growing, harvesting, marketing

· Work hours -- negotiable

· Learning opportunities -- on the job and self-determined

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -- yes

· Housing/living quarters provided -- maybe

· Meals provided -- share with family

Additional Notes: We farm on the urban fringe,

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County: Pierce

Date Posted: 01/29/04

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Zestful Gardens

5102 40^th St. East

Tacoma, WA 98443

Contact: Holly Foster phone:253-232-0811 or 253-896-0940(night); e-mail: hollykfoster@hotmail.com

Crops and Operations:

· Crops: Vegetables, Herbs, tree fruits, livestock

· Summary: Annual vegetable production with some livestock and fruit

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1-2,

· Length of stay (approximate) June through October

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: Helpful

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -none specified

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work -Harvest, planting, and cultivating 5 acres vegetables

· Work hours -- full time

· Learning opportunities -on the job, self determined and set-aside time

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -yes

· Housing/living quarters provided: yes, rustic

· Meals Provided: share with family or separate cooking

Additional Notes: none

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County: Lewis

Date Posted: 5-Feb-00

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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Burnt Ridge Orchards

432 Burnt Ridge Rd.

Onalaska, WA 98570

Contact: Carolyn or Michael Dolan, (360) 985-2873, fax (360) 985-0882, e-mail burntridge@myhome.net

Crops and Operations:

· Tree fruits, berries, nursery, nuts

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1 or 2, couples OK

· Length of stay (approximate) - all year round, negotiable

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: not necessary

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -- willingness to work outside in adverse conditions, good physical shape, willingness to learn and ask questions

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - harvesting, pruning, sorting fruits for sale, watering trees, pest management, orchard maintenance, grafting and cuttings, seed planting

· Work hours -- full time

· Learning opportunities -- on the job

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - yes

· Housing/living quarters provided - yes

· Meals provided - separate cooking (some share meals)

Additional Notes:

We have a great reference library available on growing fruit and nut trees and we are located in a beautiful, quiet location.

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County: Lewis

Date Posted: 4-Jan-01

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Winlock Meadows Organic Farm

186 Tingle Rd.

Winlock, WA 98596

Contact: Susie Kyle, (360) 785-4927, timelessmotion@myhome.net

Crops and Operations:

· berries, vegetables

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 4, couples OK

· Length of stay (approximate) - January to October or any portion

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience - not necessary but helpful

· Special skills or knowledge - trainable

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - general small scale farming and greenhouse operation; CSA, farmers’ market and growing for restaurant

· Work hours -- negotiable

· Learning opportunities -- on the job, set-aside time, and self-determined

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - not at the moment (maybe)

· Housing/living quarters provided - yes

· Meals provided - share with family or separate cooking

Additional Notes:

Our farm is dedicated to the preservation of small family farms and a safe food supply.

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County: Skamania

Date Posted: 25-Feb-00

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Cold Spring Farm

4 Chenowith Road

Underwood, WA 98651

Contact: Becky Thistlethwaite, (509) 538-2284 day, (509) 538-2500 night, (509) 538-2550 fax

Crops and Operations:

· Crops: tree fruits, berries, vegetables, grains/hay, herbs, flowers/bulbs, dairy (goats), other (bee operation)

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 2 to 3, couples OK

· Length of stay (approximate) - mid-April to mid-October (at least two-month commitment)

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: helpful

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) - irrigation repair/design, tractor maintenance, and greenhouse building are ones we specifically need but aren’t required

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - diverse operation and markets; must be self-motivated and interested in creating personal value

· Work hours -- negotiable

· Learning opportunities - self determined

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - no (is opportunity to make and sell own specialty products - i.e., goat cheese, flower bouquets, medicinal products, jams, preserves, etc.)

· Housing/living quarters provided - yes

· Meals provided - shared with family and separate cooking

Additional Notes:

We are a non-profit educational land trust that focuses on production supported learning. Our informal motto is: “The school is in the building of it.” We sell to restaurants, natural food stores, farmers market, and hopefully a CSA we are designing!

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County: Lewis

Date Posted: 24-Jan-03

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Sweet Briar Herb Garden

218A Stub Road

Onalaska, WA 98570

Contact: Carol Isabel Thomas 360-978-5691

Crops and Operations:

· Crops: Herbs, landscaping, forest planting

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 2, couples OK

· Length of stay (approximate) - March through Sept or any part

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: not necessary

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) - none specified

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - Make growing areas in the forest, set up a green house, landscaping for a garden

· Work hours -- negotiable

· Learning opportunities -on the job and set aside time

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - negotiable

· Housing/living quarters provided: yes

· Meals Provided: share with family

Additional Notes:

This will be an intensive learning experience, I am a certified herbalist and will have regular classes each week about herbs and herbal medicine. Also I am developing a healing garden to help people recuperate.

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County: Grays Harbor

Date Posted: 01-Jan-03

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Tolt Gardens

36 Damitio Road

Oakville, WA 98568

Contact: Steve Hallstrom 360-273-9280 or Cecelia Boulais 425-333-4928(night) FAX 425-333-4928

Crops and Operations:

· Crops: Vegetables and Herbs

· Summary: We grow mixed vegetables from lettuce to squash and culinary herbs

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 2, couples OK

· Length of stay (approximate) -May-June through October

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: Helpful

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -manual garden tools; sales experience desired

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work -Direct farm market operation: planting, harvesting, growing, sales

· Work hours -- full time

· Learning opportunities -on the job and self determined

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -yes

· Housing/living quarters provided: maybe

· Meals Provided: share with family

Additional Notes: After 8 successful years, we have moved to a larger farm, 80 acres. This will be our first year with greenhouses. We sell our certified organic produce direct at two Seattle farmers markets. We are seeking people who enjoy work and the outdoors to share this exciting new venture.

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County: unknown

Date Posted: 01/29/04

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Green Angel Gardens

6807 Sandridge Road

Long Beach, WA 98631

Contact: Larkin Stentz phone: 360-244-0064 night phone:360-642-4018 e-mail: info@greenangelgardening.com

Crops and Operations:

· Crops: Tree fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers

· Summary: none

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 2-4,

· Length of stay (approximate) April through July

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: Helpful

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -none specified

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work -Greenhouse and field cultivation, farmers’ market

· Work hours -- negotiable

· Learning opportunities -on the job, and set-aside time

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -no

· Housing/living quarters provided: maybe

· Meals Provided: share with family

Additional Notes: WE are the only organic vegetable producer on the Long Beach Peninsula. We are developing a “family friendly farm” for education and tours. Biointensive methods are used and taught by owner Larkin Stentz. He has been using biointensive techniques for over 15 years and been teaching for 5 years.

Region 3: North Central Washington

301

County: Chelan

Date Posted: 01-Jan-03

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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Gibbs Organic Produce

11632 Freund Canyon Road

Leavenworth, WA 98826

Contact: Grant Gibbs, (509) 548-5185

Crops and Operations:

· Summary - forestry, home canning, milling lumber, equipment mechanics and operation, butchering, cooking, bread making etc.

· Crops -- tree fruits, berries, vegetables, seeds, grains/hay, herbs, flowers/bulbs, nursery, dairy, livestock, other (forest products and garlic)

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 3, couples OK

· Length of stay (approximate) from March 15 to Oct 30

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: helpful and preferred

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -- strong back, good work ethics, team player, self motivated ethics

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - seeding, tractor and equipment operation, harvesting, packing for markets, composting, haying

· Work hours -- part time 5 to 6 hours a day, 5 days a week

· Learning opportunities -- on the job, set-aside time, and self-determined

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - yes

· Housing/living quarters provided -- yes

· Meals provided -- share with family

Additional Notes: Apprenticeship in tree farming, timber management and harvesting, thinning for health, tree planting, mulching with chips, lumber milling, forest water-runoff control. Cook is rotated daily, cook is excused from evening chores. We eat organic meat raised on farm but vegetarians are welcome. Year end Bonus: annual Tilth conference paid.

302

County: Chelan

Date Posted: 2 Feb-03

Member of Tilth Producers:

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Two Rivers Farm

12450 Wilson Street

Leavenworth, WA 98826

Contact: Nick Stemm & Nancy Denson 509-548-4422 or cell 509 670-2436 ndenson@tworiversfarm.com

Crops and Operations:

· Summary -Homesteading goal of sustainable, eco-sensitive farming.

· Crops - tree fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, livestock & pastured poultry

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1-2, couples OK

· Length of stay (approximate) - April/March - October

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: Preferred

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -- Experience or training in biology, ecology or sustainable farming is a plus

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work -

· Work hours - negotiable

· Learning opportunities - on the job and self-determined

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - yes profit share

· Housing/living quarters provided -- yes

· Meals provided -- share with family and separate cooking

Additional Notes: Need individual or couple to help plan and maintain the market garden, develop markets and to take charge of some aspects of the marketing. We will share food grown on farm and share a large portion of the proceeds of farmers market as compensation. We are looking at everything from a temporary, farm season only, placement to the opportunity to stay year-round.

303

County: Chelan

Date Posted: 01/29/04

Member of Tilth Producers:

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Earth Song Farm

5975 Webster Way

Cashmere, WA 98815

Contact: Anne McClendon, (509) 782-8516,

Crops and Operations:

· Crops -- Berries, vegetables, herbs, flowers/bulbs,

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1-2

· Length of stay (approximate) -anytime after April 15 to about November 1

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: not necessary

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -- not specified

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - planting seedlings,, mulching, harvesting, building compost

· Work hours --negotiable

· Learning opportunities -- on the job and set aside time

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - yes (small stipend)

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