Addison Weening

Phone Number
802-349-2010
I'm Seeking
Farm Worker Position
Best Time to be Reached
8-8
Age
23
Available for Fall Harvest
Yes
Room & Board
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
All season!
Why are you seeking an apprenticeship or work opportunity on an organic farm in Vermont?
I want to work with as many farms as I can to experience the diversity we're surrounded by. Also to figure out how I may want to set up my own farm in the future!
I can visit farms to interview for apprentice / farm worker position
Yes
Physical Labor
I have been farming for several years. While I'm not in the best shape I can keep up with physical demands
Do You Have Transportation?
Yes
How did you hear about the program?
Years ago from my mother
Are you a smoker?
No
Name an experience that changed the course of your life
My first full farming season!
Experience Level
Intermediate
References
Sara Schlosser-friend/past boss, [email protected]
Jason Bednarz-" ", [email protected]
Zazie Tobey-friend/school/housemate, 413-687-2327
Can You Drive Manual Transmission?
Yes
Work Experience
Sandiwood farm-2 years
Motown Mushrooms-2 years
lots of volunteer time..everywhere!!
What do you hope to take away from an experience working on an organic farm?
I am trying to work with as many farms as I can! I need to work outside & play with plants everyday :) I get so much out of each season! This year I would like to focus on setting up a farm swap in my free time. I want to start connecting aspiring farmers/interns with different farms around Vermont
Education
Mt. Abraham union high school until 10th grade
Lake Champlain Waldorf high school from 10th-graduation
Warren Wilson College - 1 1/2 years
Status
Active