Organization: Living Lands Agrarian Network provides training and mentorship to a new generation of farmers. Our unique model of cooperative, sustainable agriculture integrates education, resource sharing, community partnerships and celebration around the food we grow. We measure ourselves on our ability to “graduate” new farmers who are competent in the full range of skills they need to grow and sustain successful farm businesses. We recognize that a part of our role, in addition to training and mentorship, is helping to prepare the ground on which new farm businesses will be planted. As a community-based organization, our ability to do this is premised on the strength of local partnerships and networks. To this end, we work to increase the participation of community organizations in LLAN programs including local schools, non-profits, government agencies and a constellation of local farms/farmers; and lend our energies to other organizations that can benefit from our capabilities.

 Position: Living Lands Agrarian Network is seeking applicants for its

2013 Journeyman Farmer Program.  Journeyman farmers have at least two years of farm experience (internships + farm work) and are interested in gaining an additional year of experience running a small farm. 

LLAN’s Journeyman Program is designed for highly motivated and self-guided individuals to run a small farm or plot on one of LLAN’s farm sites in Nevada City, California.

 The Journeyman Farmer is a seasonal position, April 1st, 2013 through November 30th, 2013.  The position will entail a minimum of 30 hrs/week.  The journeyman farmer will be in charge of planning and managing all aspects of farm production.  LLAN will provide assistance and mentorship, as well as access to established markets.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

•             Manage all aspects of farm production including farm planning, soil

preparation, irrigation, field maintenance, harvesting, etc.

•             Sell produce at LLAN markets including at Saturday farmers’ market

•             Keep farm records

•             Self-motivation / strong work ethic

•             Desire to be a farmer

 Qualifications:

•             Must have at least two years of farming experience

•             Experience working on a diversified vegetable farm

•             Ability to work independently and as part of a team

•             Must have reliable transportation

 Location: One of LLAN farm sites in Nevada City, CA.  Housing and basic staples are available at LLAN’s educational farm site in Nevada City.

 Supervision: Journeyman farmers will work directly with one of LLAN’s mentor farmers, and will also report monthly to the LLAN Board of Directors.

 Compensation: To be determined.

 Applications due by March 6th

Please send all application materials to info@livinglandsagrariannetwork.org.  Include a current resume, cover letter, and three references (at least one that can speak to your farming experience).