Farmer in Training Program

The Farmer in Training program is a 35 week on-the-farm training program for those interested in a career in agriculture and who have graduated our apprenticeship program. This 16 hour a week program will provide participants a season long farming experiences while allowing them to focus on key farming skills in which they are interested. Supported by the Farm Trainer, Farmers in Training participants work 10 hours a week with our farmers and 6 hours a week on educational programming. The program will runs March through October.

Program participants are paid as Urban Harvest STL staff members, including an hourly wage ($16 per hour), QSEHRA healthcare reimbursement account, and paid time off.

Funding for this program was provided by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.