Training
SOIL Apprenticeship Program
Are you interested in learning about organic growing and sustainable farming?
ACORN has partnered with Stewards of Irreplaceable Land (SOIL) farm apprentice opportunities in Atlantic Canada. Come East and enjoy the laid back Maritime life. View participating farms for 2008.
If you are a farm that has an opportunity, you can apply directly to ACORN or through SOIL.
Falls Brook Centre
www.fallsbrookcentre.ca
The New Brunswick Organic Farm Apprenticeship Program is a 6 month (May-October) on-farm training program for the next generation of organic farmers. Each month, the apprentices are invited to workshops which are held on various farms. Topics range from Organic Soil Management to Organic Pest Management to Organic Livestock Husbandry to Marketing of Organic Products. These workshops are part of a course offered by the CCNB Edmundston and successful completion results in a college credit. The program is open to all ages and levels of experience. The program is coordinated by the Falls Brook Centre.
Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada
www.oacc.info
Organic Land Care Program
The Organic Land Care Program is geared towards landscape professionals wishing to gain a thorough understanding of organic ornamental horticulture. The program is also a perfect complement to permaculture design training.
www.organic-land-care.com
WWOOF Canada
www.wwoof.ca
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