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Organic Farm Networking
Farming is one of those trades that is best learned by doing. Fortunately there are lots of opportunities locally and worldwide to learn the art of organic growing. Apprenticeships and internships allow a potential farmer to work side-by-side with an experienced grower to gain practical, hands-on knowledge. The situations vary greatly, but usually consist of a season-long agreement that the apprentice or intern (interns may receive educational credit) provide 20-40 hours of farm work each week in exchange for a place to sleep and some food from the farm. Stipends are offered by some farms but most are work/trade agreements. After one has learned to farm organically, it may be necessary to secure funding and/or transition assistance.
In order to keep connected, there are plenty of organizations that support organic farmers and lots of opportunities to network with other farmers via listservs and organic farming events.
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Organic Farming Non-profit Organizations
- Carolina Farm Stewardship Association
- Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group
- Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project
- Organic Growers School
- Organic Trade Association
Organic Farming Instruction
- CRAFT – Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems
Organic Farm Events
- ATTRA Calendar of Events
- SARE Calendar of Sustainable Agriculture Events
- Growing Small Farms Calendar of Events
- NC Specialty Ag Events Calendar
- Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project Calendar of Events
Internships, Apprenticeships and Jobs
- Sustainable Farming Internships and Apprenticeships
- Internships/Employment/Opportunities Available
- Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
- GrowFood
- Idealist.org
- Sustainable Business Network, Green Dream Jobs