HVA Interest Form 2026

Hudson Valley Apprenticeship Interest Form

Glynwood trains future farmers through the Hudson Valley Apprentice (HVA) program: a decentralized apprenticeship that provides education, training and mentoring at farms across the Mid-Hudson Valley. If after reviewing the HVA Overview (linked below) you feel that this program would be a good fit for you, please complete this interest form. Glynwood program managers will review your responses to assess your approval for participation. Note that if you are approved as a candidate for the apprenticeship, you will need to apply to specific jobs with participating HVA farms.
About HVA

For more information about the HVA and to determine if this program would be a good fit for you, visit: http://bit.ly/47HGmSl or scan the QR code below.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
What are your pronouns?

any pronounshe/himshe/herthey/themOther
Minimum Qualifications

Please note the following minimum qualifications required by the Hudson Valley Apprenticeship program:
- 18 years of age
- GED/HS Diploma or equivalent
- Legal authorization to work in the USA
- Prior farm experience
Do you meet these minimum qualifications?*

YesNoOther
General Information

Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability.
Of the following options, which one best describes your previous experience working on farms?*

I am new to farmingI have 2-4 months of farm experienceI have 5-12 months of farm experienceI have more than one year of farm experience
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.)*

Less than 8 hours/weekBetween 8-16 hours/weekBetween 17-34 hours/weekFull time (35+ hours/week)
Please briefly describe your farming experience, including your core responsibilities and lessons that were learned. Include the year you started farming. If you've worked at multiple farming operations, please choose one.*
What are your primary farming career goals? (Choose the top 1-2)*

Owning a farm businessHolding a management position on a farmProviding farm education or technical assistanceHomesteading or self-sufficiencyI don't knowOther
In a few words, what do you hope this apprenticeship will prepare you to do in the next two to three years? *
HVA apprentices are required to complete 60 hours of classroom education. Are you comfortable learning in a more structured academic setting?*

YesNoI'm not sureOther
What do you need to thrive in a classroom setting? (For example: Do you require any accommodations?) *
All participants in the Hudson Valley Apprenticeship program agree to abide by our community working agreements. Please read the community agreements here (https://bit.ly/4ikFQ0C) and indicate your consent below.*

Yes, I consentNo, I do not consentUnsure: I have questions
Are you located within the region?*

YesNoNo, but I am willing and able to relocate.
Would you require housing to consider a Hudson Valley farming apprenticeship?*

YesNoNot sure
Due to the decentralized nature of this program, most apprentices have needed cars to get to and from work and classes. Do you have access to reliable transportation?*

YesNoNot sure
Optional Questions

The following questions are not required but will aid Glynwood in gathering information for future program planning.
Please indicate any other areas you are interested in pursuing now or in the future. Select all that apply.

Commercial tree fruit or nut productionDairyGrains productionFlower productionHaying / livestock feed productionIntegrated silvopasture or agroforestry systemsLivestock processing / butcheringMushroom productionOther perennialsOther
How did you learn about the Hudson Valley Apprenticeship program?

Glynwood's websiteSocial MediaHVYFC listservCRAFT eventFrom a former apprenticeWord of mouthOther
Demographics

In an effort to better reach and serve diverse communities, we are collecting demographic information on farmer training participants. Answering any or all of these questions is entirely voluntary. If you choose to, it will help us to better track Glynwood's goals in this area. Information here WILL NOT be associated with your form responses; any data used WILL be anonymized and shared in aggregate.
How old are you?

Under 1818 to 2425 to 3435 to 4445 to 54Older than 55Prefer not to say
Which of the following best defines your current gender identity? Select all that apply.

Genderqueer, nonbinary, or genderfluidWomanManTransgenderPrefer to self describePrefer not to say
If you chose to self describe, you can use this space to elaborate:
Which of the following best defines your race or ethnicity? Select all that apply:

Indigenous/First NationAsian/ Southeast AsianNative Hawaiian or Pacific IslanderBlack or African AmericanHispanic, Latino/a/é, or SpanishMiddle Eastern or North AfricanWhitePrefer to self describePrefer not to respond
If you chose to self describe, you can use this space to elaborate:
Do you identify with having or living with a disability?

YesNo
If you answered yes, how would you describe your ability/disability status? We are interested in this identification regardless of whether you typically request accommodations for this disability. Select all that apply:

A sensory disability (vision or hearing)A learning disability (e.g., ADHD, dyslexia)A long-term medical illness (e.g., epilepsy, cystic fibrosis)A mobility disabilityA mental health disorderA temporary disability due to illness or injuryPrefer not to respondOther
Next Steps
Completing this form is the first step towards determining eligibility to participate in the Hudson Valley Apprenticeship. This form is not meant to replace a job application to a mentor farm. You will need to submit an application to work with the mentor/host farm(s) you are interested in. Once approved through the pre-approval process, you will receive a list of participating mentor farms for the upcoming season.

It is your responsibility to look for job openings on each participating mentor farm's individual website or on listservs.

Note that you do not need to wait for pre-approval to apply to job postings on mentor farms.
Ready to submit?

In submitting this interest form, you are consenting to your responses being shared with participating Hudson Valley Apprenticeship mentor farms and Glynwood program staff.
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Hudson Valley Apprenticeship Interest Form

About HVA

Minimum Qualifications

General Information

Optional Questions

Demographics

Next Steps

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