Mentor / Host Farm Application In order to change the agricultural system in the Midwest through agroforestry, we need to train a new generation of agroforestry farmers. Are you ready to be part of this transformation? Step 1 of 3 33% Name(Required) First Last Pronouns Email(Required) Phone(Required)Farm / Organization Name(Required)Farm Address(Required) Street Address Address Line 2 City StateAlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Is your mailing address different from your farm address? My mailing address is the same My mailing address is different Mailing Address Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Gender identityFor grant reporting purposesRace / EthnicityFor grant reporting purposesHow did you hear about the apprenticeship program? Email Social media Mailing A different event Word of mouth SI Website Other Farm Position DescriptionsThis next section will help us pull together consistent information to provide prospective interns/apprentices in advertising the program and employment opportunities. As you work through this section, it might be helpful to look at the current host farms document as a template.Please provide a brief description of the schedule & timing requirements you have for apprentices/interns.Make sure to mention if you are looking for full-time or part-time help, approximately how many weeks*, and the timing (seasonality) of employment. *To be eligible for program compensation, host farms need to mentor their apprentices over the course of *at least* 10 weeks (part- or full-time); can employ apprentices / interns for longer durations and/or split durations.Farm DescriptionPlease provide a brief description of your farm. Position DescriptionPlease provide a brief description of your what you expect the apprentice/intern to do on your farm. Position RequirementsPlease briefly list any requirements that are a must in this position. For example, do apprentices need to have their own housing? Vehicle? Lift a certain amount?Wages paid to apprentices/internsList a number or a range. We highly encourage host farms pay interns/apprentices at least $10/hr. However, exceptions will be made for low-income host farms.Housing available to interns/apprenticesBriefly describe housing available to apprentices if applicable. If not, indicate NA.Food available to interns/apprenticesBriefly describe food/meals available to apprentices if applicable. If none, indicate NA.RemotenessBriefly describe how remote your farm is. Nearest city with a grocery/cafe. Wireless/cell service. Local attractions.Skills and ExperiencesWhat farming skills will interns/apprentices gain experience while working with you (check all that apply). Perennial establishment Bed preparation and planting Weed and pest management Tree and shrub pruning and removal Plant propagation and grafting Perennial crop management (pruning etc.) Rotational grazing Multi-species grazing Integrated pest management Harvest and post-harvest handling Product marketing Value-added product processing Online store development and/or management Customer relations Farm operation bookkeeping Select AllShort Essay QuestionsThis section lets host farms gain more insight into your skills, experiences, personality, and whether you might be a good match.Why do you want mentor in Savanna Institute's apprenticeship program?(250 words max)Working and living with others can be difficult, and requires effective communication. What life experiences will help you manage conflict and/or practiced tolerance?(100 words max) ReferencesPlease provide the names and contact information of 3 references that can speak to your skills, experiences, and character. Please include at least one reference who has been in a subordinate position to you (mentee, employee).Reference #1 First Last Relation / context Phone - Reference #1Email - Reference #1 Reference #2 First Last Relation / context Phone - Reference #2Email - Reference #2 Reference #3 First Last Relation / context Phone - Reference #3Email - Reference #3 PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
