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Detroit, MI--Do you want to sharpen your food growing skills? Are you interested in urban farming and local food systems? Have you wanted to start in on a long-term goal of farming or related work but weren't sure how?

Then maybe Buffalo Street Farm's  fall apprenticeship is for you! Read the job description and apply today if interested!

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Buffalo Street Farm Apprenticeship

START DATE: Sept.  15, 2014

END DATE: Dec. 1, 2014

Buffalo Street Farm is seeking an enthusiastic apprentice to assist with farm tasks for the remainder of the 2014 growing season (September-November).  An ideal apprentice will be reliable and punctual and have a strong interest production based urban farming. This is a paid part-time (14 hour/week) seasonal nine-week apprenticeship.

About the Farm:

Buffalo Street Farm is a 3/4-acre urban farm located in Northeast Detroit. Produce from Buffalo Street Farm helps supply Detroit’s largest community supported agriculture (CSA) program, City Commons, as well as local markets with a wide variety of produce. Owners and longtime growers Chris McGrane and Minehaha Forman only use organic methods and take pride in contributing to the beatification of their neighborhood.

Work Description:

Apprentice will:

• Assist with harvest and market/ CSA preparations.

• Complete jobs that require physical labor such as shoveling and moving compost 

• Assist with bed preparation and ongoing tasks like weeding and watering

•Keep a schedule and have reliable transportation

• Assist with regular chores such as cleaning harvest bins, putting away tools after workday, etc

Qualifications:

Must be 18 years or older

Must have at least 3 months experience in gardening or farming

Must be physically able to complete farms tasks

The ideal candidate:

• Has at least 6 months of experience that demonstrates interest in gardening/agriculture

• Is excited to gain experience in urban agriculture and impact local food systems

•  Has a strong work ethic and is very reliable

• Is self-motivated and positive, takes direction easily, is curious and excited to learn

• Has a long-term goal of working in urban agriculture or related food system work

Compensation: This is an hourly position paying $8/hr

How to Apply: Interested candidates should send a resume to BuffaloStreetFarm@gmail.com ASAP before Sept. 10, 2014