GROWING NEW FARMERS INCUBATOR PROJECT

Apprentice Application Form

Goal: To provide a practical training experience for South Carolinas next generation of local farmers, gardeners, and community food system leaders.

Please visit our website for an overview of our GNFIP program at www.lowcountrylocalfirst.org, Email application and any additional documents to kavita@lowcountrylocalfirst.org, Include first and last names in all file names, Or mail completed application, attached answers, 2 references, and any relevant documents (Resume, etc.) to:
Lowcountry Local First Growing New Farmers Incubator Pilot 1345 Ave. G #AA North Charleston, SC 29405 Phone: 843-740-5444

Name: Mailing Address: City Email: Gender: Date of Birth: State Zip Phone:

Ethnic Identification: (optional)

Please submit your answers to the following with your application. 1. How did you hear about this apprenticeship? 2. Have you worked on a farm, garden, or in agriculture in the past? 3. Please explain the type of farm experiences and skills that interest you: (check all that apply) ___organic ___small-scale (under 5 acres) ___large-scale (over 5 acres) ___small ruminants ___poultry ___large animals ___food preservation/processing ___row crops ___community development / social justice ___boutique farming ___CSAs (community-supported agriculture) ___urban agriculture ___rural agriculture ___cut flowers ___agritourism ___educational farms ___herbs ___permaculture ___compost ___restaurant sales ___institutional sales

4. What are your goals for becoming a farm apprentice? Afterward?

5. List your top three priorities for the apprenticeship experience; for example, business management, production, agricultural education, and marketing.

6. Please provide a brief summary of your: Recent work experience Educational background Any other relevant training Contact information of 2 references

 Additional supportive materials (resume, articles etc.) 7. Lifestyle needs and choices - Do you: a. b. c. d. e. Have medical insurance? Have reliable transportation? Have a laptop for email, research, etc.? Have local housing? (We do not provide) Are you willing/able to work in a physically demanding position? (Heat, rain, long hours, etc.)

8. Are you interested in: (check all that apply) ___ Full-time (20+ hours, paid) ___ Part-time (4-8 hours, unpaid) ___Internship (for credit) ___ Spring (April-July) ___ Fall (Sept-Nov) ___ Full Season

9. Please list your hours and days of availability.

10. What is your minimum pay requirement? 11. If you are not selected/or this pilot is not the best fit, but you would be interested in other local apprenticeship opportunities - let us know. LLF is happy to share this application with local farms and food artisans who request apprentices. I am interested in other apprenticeship opportunities: Yes/ No