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 gnfipapplications@lowcountrylocalfirst.org 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: (ex: row crops, animals, cheese making, urban farming, social justice, rural land preservation.) 4. What are your goals for becoming a farm apprentice? Afterwards? 5. Please provide a brief summary of your: Recent work experience. Educational background. Any other relevant training Contact information of 2 references Please include additional supportive materials (resume, articles etc.) 6. 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 hrs etc)

7. Are you interested in the full or part-time apprenticeship? (Please review the description for the 2 positions.) If part-time: which season (April-July/ Sept-Nov) and day(s) of the week are you able to work?

8. 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