Youth Apprentice Program
General Information
The 10-acre Marana Heritage Farm includes a 1/3 acre Youth Farm. This space houses the Youth Farm Project, a program where young people are given the opportunity to develop a relationship with the food they eat and to consider how what they eat affects their health, community, and the planet. The Youth Farm Project hires Apprentices and Crew Leaders ages 14-18 and Interns ages 17-24 to work at the Marana Heritage Farm, learn techniques in sustainable agriculture, begin to explore their role in our current food system and to help grow food for our community.
The Youth Farm Project also hosts school groups, youth groups, families and individuals who want to learn and participate in farm activities. We offer volunteer days, Farm-to-Table-focused curriculum based on state standards and farm tours. Volunteer activities may include planting, watering, harvesting, weeding, poultry care, greenhouse production, structure maintenance and natural building.
2011 Spring Youth Farm Project Apprentice Program
- This program will take place from February 5th through May 14th, 2011. The Youth Farm Project Apprentice Program is a farm–based learning opportunity for youth who express interest in learning where their food comes from. Youth will participate in Saturday work days and will learn the many aspects of sustainable food production including planting, harvesting, greenhouse propagation, irrigation, water harvesting, vermiculture, garden design and poultry care. Apprentices will also explore our food system through hands-on learning and field trips.
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Download the application materials for our Spring 2011 Youth Apprentice Program – Spring 2011 Session will be February 5th through May 14th, 2011
Youth Apprentice Fact Sheet 2011
Youth Apprentice Application 2011
The program takes place at the Community Food Bank’s 10-acre Marana Heritage Farm located off Tangerine Road in Marana, Arizona. The program is seeking youth 15 to 20 years of age. The application deadline is September 1st. For more information, contact the Youth Farm Project staff at (520) 873-7401 or e-mail at youthfarmproject@communityfoodbank.org.
Youth Farm Project Staff Contact Information:
Lauren Sullender: Marana Heritage Farm Youth Education Coordinator
Shanti Sellz: Marana Heritage Farm Youth Garden Coordinator
Phone: (520) 873-7401
