Farmer Training Program Application

Legal Name* This field is required.We need your legal name to fill out contracts should you be accepted into the program.

First Name

Last Name

Preferred Name* This field is required.

Email Address* This field is required.

example@example.com

Phone Number* This field is required.

Area Code

Phone Number

City of Residence* This field is required.

Age* This field is required.

Please let us know your preferred pronouns:* This field is required.

Which session are you applying for?* This field is required.

Spring/Summer 2026

Fall/Winter 2026/7

Where did you hear about this program?* This field is required.

Describe what interests led you to applying for our training program. (200 words)* This field is required.

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There are many avenues for engaging in social justice / community organizing work. Describe what draws you to this avenue of food and farming and why you believe this is the avenue for you. (200 words)* This field is required.

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What is one systems-level change you would like to see in the food landscape of your community? By systems-level change, we mean shifting the policies, practices, structures or power dynamics that shape how resources and opportunities are distributed. How do you see yourself contributing to this change? (200 words)* This field is required.

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What do you imagine you will do with the knowledge, skills and experience you would gain from our farmer training program? Describe any specific plans if you have them. (200 words)* This field is required.

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Sustainable agriculture is often framed as growing plants without the use of petroleum products (organic farming). Given that framework, all agriculture done under US system of slavery was sustainable/organic. What is sustainable agriculture to you? What is the role of community in sustainable agriculture? (200 words)* This field is required.

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Do you have any questions or comments for us?

Gender Identity* This field is required.We are asking for your gender identity solely for collecting demographic information about who is applying for this program. Your gender identity will not be used to determine acceptance into the program.

Man

Woman

Non-binary

Prefer not to state

Ethnic Identity (choose all that apply)* This field is required.We are asking for your ethnic identity solely for collecting demographic information about who is applying for this program. Your ethnic identity will not be used to determine acceptance into the program.

Asian / East Asian

Asian / South Asian

Asian / Southeast Asian

Black American / African American

Indigenous American / California Indian / Native American

Latine / Latinx / Chicano/ Chicanx

Middle Eastern / North African

Pacific Islander

Sub-Saharan African

South American

White / European / European descent

Prefer not to state

Other

Which kind of setting do you live in?* This field is required.We are asking for your housing situation solely for collecting demographic information about who is applying for this program. Your housing situation will not be used to determine acceptance into the program.

Apartment / Condo / Flat with no balcony/patio

Apartment / Condo / Flat with balcony/patio

House with small yard

House with large yard

Large or Rural property

Prefer not to state

Do you identify as LGBTQ+?* This field is required.We are asking for your identification solely for collecting demographic information about who is applying for this program. Your identification will not be used to determine acceptance into the program.

Yes

Prefer not to state

Are you an Active duty military personnel or Veteran?* This field is required.We are asking for your military status solely for collecting demographic information about who is applying for this program. Your military status will not be used to determine acceptance into the program.

Yes

Prefer not to state

What is your highest education level?* This field is required.We are asking for this information solely for collecting demographic information about who is applying for this program. Your responses to this question will not be used to determine acceptance into the program.

Did not complete high school

High School Diploma

Undergraduate degree (BS, BA, etc.)

Graduate degree (MS, MBA, etc)

Advanced degree (PhD, MD, JD, etc)

Prefer not to state

If you have work experience, please list the industries you have worked in or type of work you have done. For example: teaching, electrician, counselor, etc.We are asking for this information solely for collecting demographic information about who is applying for this program. Your responses to this question will not be used to determine acceptance into the program.

We offer three fee tiers for the program to ensure financial accessibility to the communities this program aims to serve. Please select the tier that best describes you:* This field is required.

Community Support Tier (2 spots available at $800): You have financial security, such as a regular income or are supported by someone with a regular income. You have stable housing. You have funds to support people who are lacking funds.

Standard Tier (8 spots available at $400 – $600): You have enough financial security to sustain yourself through the 16 week program. You need to keep a part time job during the program. Changing careers to farming will be financially challenging for you.

Equity Tier (2 spots at $0 with $200 deposit): You have little to no financial security. You are relying on others for financial support currently. Your housing may not be stable.

You have selected Equity Tier. Please explain your financial situation and describe what acceptance into this program would mean to you.* This field is required.

Farmer Training Program Application