I'm Seeking
Farm Worker Position
Best Time to be Reached
email
Age
44
Available for Fall Harvest
Yes
Gender
F
Room & Board
Room and Board
Are you a vegetarian?
No
Available for Winter Work
Yes
Will you eat meat raised at your host farm?
Yes
Time Period for Work
Anytime.
Why are you seeking an apprenticeship or work opportunity on an organic farm in Vermont?
I love to work hard, outside, in any kind of weather. I love to learn, especially about organic food growing, permaculture, homesteading. One of the biggest keys to 'sustainability' is transitioning to small scale, decentralized means of production. I am passionate about "self sufficiency," resilient communities, and local food. I have worked on a couple of different kinds of farms and it is very rewarding and satisfying work.
Other Food Restrictions
No GMO's No pesticides.
Primarily local food whenever possible!
Primarily local food whenever possible!
I can visit farms to interview for apprentice / farm worker position
Yes
Physical Labor
I'm in shape, I've done lots of physical labor jobs and i LOVE IT.
I love haying in the hot sun, I used to work for a tree removal company, I worked mowing lawns/weedwacking and part time on a beef cattle farm. All very physical work, as is my current job of snowshoe tour guide and hiking tour guide at mt. snow vermont. Three snowshoe tours per day No Matter What the weather - raining, sub zero temps with fierce winds. I love to be outside. One of my favorite farm jobs, other than taking care of the animals and growing food, was haying in the hot sun. :)
I love haying in the hot sun, I used to work for a tree removal company, I worked mowing lawns/weedwacking and part time on a beef cattle farm. All very physical work, as is my current job of snowshoe tour guide and hiking tour guide at mt. snow vermont. Three snowshoe tours per day No Matter What the weather - raining, sub zero temps with fierce winds. I love to be outside. One of my favorite farm jobs, other than taking care of the animals and growing food, was haying in the hot sun. :)
Do You Have Transportation?
Yes
How did you hear about the program?
Internet search
Medical Issues
Nope.
Three Interesting Things About Me
1. I've lived off the grid for 15 yrs - no internet, no electricity, no running water.
2. Artist
3. Outside the box thinker.
2. Artist
3. Outside the box thinker.
Are you a smoker?
No
3 Things People Should Know About Living with Me
I'm quiet and studious and like some quiet/alone time.
I have a very mellow well-behaved, older dog
I have a very mellow well-behaved, older dog
Name an experience that changed the course of your life
The first year i lived in a tent changed my life forever.
Experience Level
Experienced
References
Lucy Imperatore - manager, Mt. Snow 802-464-6606
Susan Pincus -Sawmill medicinal herb farm Florence mass.
Garden Clients: Penfield Chester, Elizabeth Hull, Stephan and Bonnie Brown, Justina and Patrick Gregory.
Susan Pincus -Sawmill medicinal herb farm Florence mass.
Garden Clients: Penfield Chester, Elizabeth Hull, Stephan and Bonnie Brown, Justina and Patrick Gregory.
Can You Drive Manual Transmission?
Yes
Apprentice Goals
The most important thing we can do to build resilient communities is learn to grow healthy, organic food. I want to learn all aspects of Organic Farming, organic pest control, beekeeping, livestock, fruit tree pruning, veggie growing, harvest, preservation.
Work Experience
Worked part time on a beef cattle farm for three years.
Worked 2 years at an organic Medicinal Herb Farm.
Have worked the last 12 yrs as a Snowshoe Tour Guide and Hiking Tour Guide at Mount Snow Ski resort.
Organic gardener in summertime.
Live off grid for 15 years and no stranger to doing hard chores in any kind of weather.
Worked 2 years at an organic Medicinal Herb Farm.
Have worked the last 12 yrs as a Snowshoe Tour Guide and Hiking Tour Guide at Mount Snow Ski resort.
Organic gardener in summertime.
Live off grid for 15 years and no stranger to doing hard chores in any kind of weather.
3 Skills
1. Hardest Worker you will ever meet.
2. Artists Eye for detail
3. Positive Attitude
2. Artists Eye for detail
3. Positive Attitude
What do you hope to take away from an experience working on an organic farm?
The most important thing we can do to build resilient communities is learn to grow healthy, organic food. I want to learn all aspects of Organic Farming, organic pest control, beekeeping, livestock, fruit tree pruning, veggie growing, harvest, preservation.
Education
-Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art from Union Institute and University. 2007
-18 credits in Environmental science from CCV.
-Master's Degree at Antioch university in Keene, NH. 2019
-200 hr. yoga teacher certification 2015
-Wilderness First Responder Certification 2015.
-18 credits in Environmental science from CCV.
-Master's Degree at Antioch university in Keene, NH. 2019
-200 hr. yoga teacher certification 2015
-Wilderness First Responder Certification 2015.
What do you perceive will be your reaction to living and learning with new and unknown people in a rural area?
Sounds fun and exciting!
Status
Active