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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.

102

County: Clallam

Date Posted: 01/29/04

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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.

103

County: Clallam

Date Posted: 02/05/05

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

Nash's Organic Produce

1865 E. Anderson Rd

Sequim, WA 98382

Contact: Kia Kozun 360 681-7458 day or 360-461-0354 night; fax 360 683-6807 or mailto:nashsorganicgirl@yahoo-com

Crops and Operations:

· Summary -- large diversified farm, 300 acres of prime Dungeness Delta soil, CSA from mid-June-December, sell vegetables year round at Nash's farm store and at the Port Angeles and Port Townsend Farmers' Markets. Harvest vegetables year around

· Crops -- tree fruits, berries,vegetables, seeds, herbs, livestock (pigs)

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1-3, couples OK

· Length of stay: flexible - March through August or as long as November

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: not necessary

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -- No specific knowledge required if you are a hard worker, knowledge of livestock raising/management or irrigation systems might be useful

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work -- out door field work, irrigation system management, harvesting, hoeing, possible work at farmer's markets and with farm share (CSA) program

· Work hours -- full time, work and part time positions available

· Learning opportunities -- on the job

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -- yes

· Housing/living quarters provided -- maybe

· Meals provided --separate cooking

Additional Notes: We are looking to hire a few folks for full or part-time employment for the months of March-November (flexible, please apply if you cannot be with us all of those months). We harvest vegetables year round, and our harvest season peaks October-November. We are particularly looking for someone to help handle our irrigation needs for the season. Are you a strong body who wants to learn the science of irrigation and crop rotation? Inquire about our wettest job!

Nash's Farm works hard to participate in our community's land management issues and prides itself in being a steward of the Dungeness Delta. If you are interested in learning more about how local farmers connect with local land owners, land trusts, NGO, local businesses and non-profit organizations in an effort to preserve farmland, we encourage you to spend time with us.

Although previous farming experience is a bonus, it is not required to work at Nash's. The folks that succeed here are those that are hard working, self-motivated, and excited about what they are doing. If any of the above descriptions of the farm interest you, check us out/ There are countless opportunities to learn here, and we're looking for those people who want to work hard and grow with us.

105

County: Jefferson

Date Posted: 03-16-05

Member of Tilth Producers: yes

Old Tarboo Farm

781 Old Tarboo Road

Quilcene, WA 98376

Contact: please call: (360) 732-0666, e-mail: mailto:karynlw@hotmail.com

Crops and Operations:

Crops - berries, vegetables, flower bulbs, nursery, livestock

Program Interest:

Number of apprentices needed = 1 or 2, couples OK

Length of stay (approximate) - 1 April to Sept 30

Apprentice Qualifications:

Farming experience -- helpful

Specific Skills or Knowledge (if any): positive, good work ethic

Work Environment:

Brief description of type of work - planting, weeding, harvesting, market, chickens

Work hours - full-time

Learning opportunities - on the job and self-determined

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 lot of enthusiasm to share our knowledge with other future farmers. We are certified organic and have a strong interest in biodynamics.

106

County: Jefferson

Date Posted: 7-Feb-03

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

Abundant Life Seed Foundation

P.O. Box 772

Port Townsend, WA 98368

Contact: Ned Herbert 360-385-5660 or 360-385-2460(night) mailto: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:

107

County: Whatcom

Date Posted: 01-Feb-05

Member of Tilth Producers:

Flora Inc.

Box 73

805E. Badger Road

Lyndon, WA 98264

Contact: John McLeod, 360 318-0683 or fax-360 352-6511 or mailto:jmcleod@florahealth.com

Crops and Operations:

· Summary - 85 different medicinal herbs, certified organic

· Crops --herbs

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 6 couples ok

· Length of stay (approximate) - May through Nov

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: not necessary but helpful

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) - willingness to learn to be part of a team

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work - field with some greenhouse, weeding, harvesting, planting & drying, broad range of experiences

· Work hours - full time and negotiable

· Learning opportunities -- on the job

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - yes

· Housing/living quarters provided - no

· Meals provided -no

Additional Notes:

108

County: Whatcom

Date Posted: 21-Jan-01

Member of Tilth Producers:

Sunseed Farm

5800 Saxon Rd.

Acme, WA 98220

Contact: Nick Guilford, (360) 595-0511; mailto: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.

109

County: Whatcom

Date Posted: 01-Feb-05

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

The Growing Garden

6063 Medcalf Rd.

Bellingham, WA 98226

Contact: Brent Harrison, (360) 398-7509, e-mail mailto: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 - all aspects of running a small farm

· Work hours - full time

· Learning opportunities -- on the job

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - yes

· Housing/living quarters provided - yes

· Meals provided - shared with family

110

County: Whatcom

Date Posted: 01/30/04

Member of Tilth Producers:

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

Member of Tilth Producers:

Thirsty Goose Farm

531 Boyce Rd.

Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Contact: Jim Lawrence, (360) 378-5575, e-mail mailto: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.

112

County: San Juan

Date Posted: 01/29/04

Member of Tilth Producers:

Lacrover Farm

935 Mitchell Bay Rd.

Friday Harbor, WA 98250

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

Crops and Operations:

· Acre of strawberries, dry beans, squash, chickens and pigs

· Berries, vegetables, grains/hay, livestock

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1

· Length of stay (approximate) - April thru October

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: not necessary

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

Work Environment:

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

· Work hours - negotiable.

· Learning opportunities -- Self-determined

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement - yes, negotiable

· Housing/living quarters - yes

· Meals provided - share with family

Additional Notes:

Share intern with adjacent nursery /lamb/kiwi farm. Lots of summer tourist jobs in area too.

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County: San Juan

Date Posted: 3-Feb-00

Member of Tilth Producers:

Lopez Community Land Trust

P.O. Box 25

Lopez Island, WA 98261

Contact: Terry Marshall, (360) 468-3723, fax (360) 468-4000, e-mail mailto: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

Member of Tilth Producers:

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.

115

County: Skagit

Date Posted: 01/29/04

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

Orcas Farm

P.O. Box 337

Olga, WA 98279

Contact: George Orser Phone: 360-376-3276 e-mail: mailto:Orcasfarm@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.

116

County: San Juan

Date Posted: 01/29/04

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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: mailto:stewardship@orcasonline.com
mailto: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.

117

County: San Juan

Date Posted: 01/29/05

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

Taproot Farm

P.O. Box 128

Olga, WA 98279

Contact: Sarah Ross or Thomas Forster 360 376-3663 mailto:sarahross@rockisland.com

Crops and Operations:

· Summary -small family farm with 2 acres in production

· Crops - tree fruits, berries, vegetables, herbs, flowers

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed:1, couples ok

· Length of stay: June through September

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: helpful

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

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work -- assist with harvest, planting, cultivation

· Work hours -- part time

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

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -- yes, small stipend

· Housing/living quarters provided - yes

· Meals provided -- may share with family and/or separate cooking

Additional Notes: Located on eastside of Orcas Island. We have several workshops each year encluding Family camp: a wilderness survival camp, food security and alternative building. We sell to restaurants preschools, individuals.

118

County: Skagit

Date Posted: 02/01/05

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

Blue Heron Farm

12179 State Route 530

Rockport, WA 98283

Contact: Anne Schwartz, phone/fax (360) 853-8449, e-mail mailto: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: not necessary but helpful

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -- good attitude; hard work, any tools?

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

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

119

County: Skagit

Date Posted: 02/01/05

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

Cascadian Home Farm

P.O. Box 98

55749 SR 20

Rockport, WA 98283

Contact: Jim Meyer, 360 853-8173 or 360-853-79095 fax:360-853-7520 mailto:jim.meyer@smallplanetfoods.com

Crops and Operations:

· Crops -- berries, vegetables,

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 2, couples ok

· Length of stay (approximate) from May to Nov

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: not necessary but helpful

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

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work --

· 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: Detailed information available on contact -- please call.

120

County: Skagit

Date Posted: 02/17/03

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

Mother Flight Farm

20482 Skagit City Road

Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Contact: Glen Johnson, (360) 661-6099 day, (360) 445-3501 night, mailto: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

121

County: Skagit

Date Posted: 4-Feb-02

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

Dunbar Gardens (Formerly named Lombrici’s)

16586 Dunbar Rd.

Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Contact: Steven Lospalluto, (360) 428-3076; e-mail mailto: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

122

County: Skagit

Date Posted: 6-Feb-02

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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

123

County: Skagit

Date Posted: 02/01/05

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

Riversong Farm

16384 Donnelly Road

Mt Vernon, WA 98273

Contact:Christie Stewart Stein 360 424*--1999

Crops and Operations:

· Summary -

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

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed =1

· Length of stay (approximate) from April 15 to 9/15

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: not necessary

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -- desire to farm

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work -all aspects of mixed veg and fruit production for CSA program w/50 members

· Work hours -- part time 20 hours/week

· Learning opportunities -- on the job, visits to other farms, workshops, conference fee

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -- yes,

· Housing/living quarters provided - no

· Meals provided - lunch, share with family

· We can assist in finding affordable housing. This internship will provide training and experience to operate your own CSA program including planting schedules, production, customer contact and business management skills.

124

County: Skagit

Date Posted: 02/04/05

Member of Tilth Producers:

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) - 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 - no

· Meals provided - maybe

Additional Notes:

Like to trial our workability before making the season commitment. Non-smoking home. Small but diverse situation. No drugs.

125

County: Skagit

Date Posted: 31-Jan-05

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

Morgan Family Farm

3562 Chuckanut Drive

PO /Box 93

Bow, WA 98232

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

Crops and Operations:

· Summary - 3 acres mixed veggie and flowers--market garden with roadside stand

· Crops - berries, 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) -- be steady at weeding and pacing one's self right

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work -- transplanting, weeding, hand cultivating, harvesting vegetables, 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 - maybe

· Meals provided -- share with family

Additional Notes: We operate a self-service roadside stand and cater to local restaurants. We also have two small children and thus do not work too much.

126

County: Skagit

Date Posted: 01/29/04

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

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

127

County: Island

Date Posted: 1-Feb-02

Member of Tilth Producers:

Full Moon Rising Farm

1668 Dow Rd.

Freeland, WA 98249

Contact: Anne Mauk, (360) 331-4087 day, (360) 331-4087 night, e-mail mailto: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: None

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County: King

Date Posted: 13-Dec-00

Member of Tilth Producers:

Pike Place Market Basket CSA

500 Pike Street, Room 500

Seattle, WA 98101

Contact: Michele Catalano, (206) 625-30646 day, (206) 300-9150 night, mailto: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.

129

County: King

Date Posted: 18-Feb-02

Member of Tilth Producers:

Oxbow Farm

c/o 9112 30th Ave. NE

Seattle, WA 98115

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

mailto: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.

130

County: King

Date Posted:01/29/04

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

Natures Last Stand

2411 E. Roy Street

Seattle, WA 98112

Contact: John Huschle phone: 425-444-6541 e-mail: mailto: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

131

County: King

Date Posted: 02/01/05

Member of Tilth Producers: yes

Hogsback Farm

16530 91^st Ave. SW

Vashon, WA 98070

Contact: Amy Bogaard, (206) 463-1896, mailto:hogsback@centurytel.net

Crops and Operations:

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

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed -- 2, couples OK

· Length of stay (approximate) -- March 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 - seeding, soil prep & amending, harvest, market sales

· Work hours -- full time

· Learning opportunities -- on the job

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -- stipend only

· Housing/living quarters provided -- yes

· Meals provided -- separate cooking

Additional Notes: Our interns are involved in all aspects of our growing operation. We have completed 6 successful seasons as a family owned farm. Our interns/apprentices are a valued part of our farm. They learn, contribute and share in making our farm an important member of the Vashon community.

132

County: King

Date Posted: 01/29/04

Member of Tilth Producers:

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:mailto:bluemoonfarm2@earthlink.net

Crops and Operations:

· 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.

133

County: King

Date Posted:01/29/05

Member of Tilth Producers: Yes

Island Meadow Farm

10301 SW Cemetery Road

Vashon, WA 98070

Contact: Julie Thielges 206-463-0053 e-mail: mailto:islandmeadoworganic@hotmail.com

Crops and Operations:

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

· Crops - berries, vegetables, eggs

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1 to 2

· Length of stay (approximate) from March 1st to October 15

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: not necessary

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) -- an ability to work independently.

· Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work -- daily farm choses from seeding to harvesting

· Work hours -- negotiable

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

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -- yes

· Housing/living quarters provided - yes

· Meals provided -- separate cooking

Additional Notes: None

134

County: King

Date Posted: 01/29/05

Member of Tilth Producers:

Kurtwood Farms

18525 Beall Rd SW

Vashon, WA 98070

Contact: Kurt Timmermeister 206 696-0989 mailto:kurtwoodfarms@yahoo.com

Crops and Operations: Crops - Vegetables, Herbs, dairy, livestock

Program Interest:

· Number of apprentices needed = 1, couples ok

· Length of stay -May through September

Apprentice Qualifications:

· Farming experience: Helpful

· Special skills or knowledge (if any) - dairy/livestock or interest in

Work Environment:

· Brief description of type of work -

· Work hours - negotiable

· Learning opportunities -on the job

Compensation/Exchange:

· Pay arrangement -yes

· Housing/living quarters provided - maybe

· Meals provided - share with family

Additional Notes: Thirteen acre farm on Vashon Island with farm stand, CSA, small dairy run by two guys looking for apprentice to assist in gardens, kitchen and with livestock.