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Hiring Apprentices for Summer 2008

Sauvie Island Organics, LLC, (SIO) is an 18-acre farm located on Sauvie Island, 20 minutes from downtown Portland. We cultivate 11 acres, specializing in a diversity of high quality fruits and vegetables for the fresh direct market. SIO markets its produce through a 225-member CSA and to local restaurants.

Apprenticeship description

We are currently accepting applicants for a 5 month summer apprentice program, May 2008 through September, 2008. The apprenticeship is intended to be an introduction to organic vegetable farming. Ideal applicants are those interested in farming with a desire to work hard on a farm and learn while doing so. Apprentices will gain experience in planting, weeding, field projects, harvesting and packing. The majority of the educational component will be based on learning from the experience of working on a well established farm.

Compensation

A stipend is paid at the end of each month. Apprentices have access to farm vegetables. Cabins are available for summer housing.

How to apply

Please complete and submit the following questions in our apprenticeship application and return them to us along with a cover letter, resume, and three work references. We are accepting applications from now through February, 2008. We give preference to those who can arrange in person interviews. We will make all hiring decisions by March, 2008. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have.