Hudson Valley Apprenticeship Application
Glynwood trains future farmers through the Hudson Valley Apprentice program, a decentralized apprenticeship that provides education, training and mentoring at farms across the Mid-Hudson Valley, including at Glynwood's own farm. These are vocational training programs for aspiring vegetable farmers, with a focus on learning-by-doing, and are supplemented with 60 hours of classroom-based education. To apply to become a farm apprentice in vegetable production, please complete the following form. To read more about each apprenticeship opportunity, visit: https://bit.ly/3swrFzI
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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example@example.com
What are your pronouns?
any pronouns
he/him
she/her
they/them
Other
Mentors in the HVA seek a range of experience. Of the following options, which one best describes your previous experience working on farms?
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I have not volunteered or worked on a farm (new to farming)
I have volunteered but not worked on farms (new to farming)
I have worked on farm(s) for 2-4 months
I have worked on farm(s) for a full season (5-12 months)
I have worked on farm(s) for two full seasons (12+ months)
During the time frame you selected above, approximately how many hours/week were you working? (If you have multiple seasons, choose the one that was the longest or the most hours/week.)
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Less than 5 hours/week
Between 5-15 hours/week
Between 15-30 hours/week
Full time (35+ hours/week)
What enterprises did you primarily work with in the farm experience referenced above?
Livestock production
Vegetable production
Other
Please indicate any other areas you are interested in pursuing now or in the future.
Commercial tree fruit or nut production
Dairy
Grains production
Flowers, herbs, or perennials
Haying / livestock feed production
Integrated silvopasture or agroforestry systems
Livestock processing / butchering
Mushroom production
Other
Are you interested in full-time seasonal or part-time seasonal opportunities?
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Full-time only
Part-time only
I am interested in both
Where are you located?
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In the Hudson Valley
In New York State
In the Northeast
In the United States
Other
Would you require onsite housing to consider a Hudson Valley farming apprenticeship?
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you have access to reliable transportation?
Yes
No
Not sure
What languages do you speak? List any and all, but please list your primary or preferred language first.
In a few words, what goal do you hope an apprenticeship will help you achieve?
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? (To be considered, all applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to sponsor international applicants or work visas at this time. Applications without work authorization will not receive a response.)
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Yes
No
Submit Application Materials
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to be considered by participating farms in the Hudson Valley Apprenticeship program. Your cover letter should tell us about you, your skills and strengths, why you want to farm, and what you hope to learn.
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Reference (1): Please include full name, relation to you, and phone/email.
Reference (2): Please include full name, relation to you, and phone/email.
Is there anything else you'd like us to know? (Optional)
Ready to submit?
In submitting application materials through this survey, you are consenting to have them shared with farmers participating in the Hudson Valley Apprenticeship program. You are also consenting to have your application materials *not including your uploaded resume, cover letter and references* shared with other affiliated farmers in the region who are recruiting for open positions in the coming year.
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