A fantastic opportunity for intermediate farmers looking to grow their skills on California's north coast:
Santa Rosa Junior College's educational farm in Forestville, CA is offering 6 intermediate growers an opportunity to farm on 3 acres of land, producing for sale to an 100-member Community Shared Agriculture program, restaurant customers, and the college's Culinary Program.
This is a revenue-sharing opportunity for those who are working towards establishing their own independent farming enterprise and want the experience of taking responsibility for a parcel of land. You will have the chance to grow for established markets within a supportive environment, with access to mentorship and shared resources (like equipment, irrigation, infrastructure, etc). You will also be able to establish new sales channels for your products, including local farmers markets.
Participation:
• Minimum of 2 FULL seasons of experience growing mixed vegetables in a commercial environment
• Availability of 20 hours/week (average) to plant, maintain and harvest your parcel
• Willingness to grow according to our 4-year crop rotation and pre-established 2015 crop plan
• Registration in Santa Rosa Junior College’s Ag 98 (Independent Study) and Ag 56 (Ag Enterprise) courses
For more information or to apply to the program, contact Vince Trotter at tvtrotter@gmail.com or call (707) 327-9798. You can also visit http://www.shonefarm.com/
