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Interested in Internship/Mentorship/Collaboration

Reference #: 173

County: San Miguel

Type of opportunity sought: I currently do NOT have farmland, but I am looking for land to farm. I am also looking for an internship or mentorship position with an existing farmer. This could be through any type of exchange, whether paid, internship, collaboration on sustainability-oriented projects, etc.

Specified interest in farming/ranching/animal-raising: I am interested in farming full-time, as a hobby, and/or or as a part-time job.

Interested in growing/raising: Vegetables, fruit, herbs, poultry/fowl, and grains.

Interested in these farming/ranching practices: Organic and permaculture.

Background in farming: I have limited farming experience but am interested in learning more. I have a permaculture design certificate and am familiar with farming through internships over a couple seasons.

Education/Training: Informal apprenticeship, general farming (3 years or less), and general college degree.

Willing to consider the following types of business arrangements:  Buy/sell, rent, crop-share, partnership, internship, or any sort of exchange/collaboration.

Stated interest in on-site housing: No preference.

Other Information: I have strong office skills so would be a valuable asset in that capacity.  Modest hands-on experience in growing and building work but high aptitude for them.  Recent work in solar hot water/plumbing/heating.

Listing Date: April 10, 2012

Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (505) 724-3619

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