[Ben Coerper]

Hi Spencer,
I run Wild Harmony Farm in Rhode Island. We are a diversified livestock farm, producing beef, pork, chicken, lamb, turkey, eggs, as well as raw sheep’s milk, maple syrup, honey, and vegetables. We use our draft horse for our timber stand improvement work. The wood that he pulls out becomes firewood for our house and sugaring as well as lumber for all of our building projects. Our horse also helps with various projects around the farm, including moving pig shelters through the woods, collecting maple sap, and delivering feed and water to our other livestock. We are looking for one more apprentice to start the first week of May and stay through October. I know this isn’t the location you were looking for (or the draft species), but I noticed that you are pretty close by now, so I thought I’d give it a shot. It also seems like our apprenticeship would fit many of your interests. You can find more information about our farm and our apprenticeship at http://www.wildharmonyfarm.com. You can also email us at wildharmonyfarm@gmail.com or call me at 401-268-4555. Thanks, Ben

[Ben Coerper]

Hi Daniel,
This may be too short of notice, or may not be what you’re looking for, but my farm is looking for an apprentice for the next few months. We have technically closed the application period, but we still haven’t made a decision. If you are interested, at least let me know right away. We were hoping to make an offer by the end of the week. We could be creatively flexible if this seems like the right fit. Here is the listing:

Wild Harmony Farm is a diverse farm in Exeter, RI focused on environmental stewardship. We use no chemicals, drugs, or GMO ingredients in any aspects of the farm. We raise beef cattle, pigs, dairy sheep, chickens, and turkeys. We graze our animals in an intensive rotational system to maximize benefits to the animals’ health and the land. We grow vegetables on 1/10 of an acre, manage a 2-acre apple orchard, keep honeybees, and tap maple trees for syrup. We sell meat and eggs through a 20-member CSA and our farm store. We use a draft horse to help with our timber and firewood harvest.

– Job description
Our apprentice will be helping with all aspects of vegetable and fruit production as well as animal husbandry. This will include daily chores, pasture management and rotation, breeding, animal health care, and slaughter. We hope to spend at least one day each week working in the woods, driving our horse “Bud”, felling trees, pulling out logs, milling lumber, or splitting firewood. As on any farm, significant time will be spent problem solving, repairing, constructing, and cleaning. We will be canning and freezing fruit and vegetables for winter consumption. The apprentice will help with CSA share packing and pick-up. We will make every effort to educate and include our apprentice in every task. We will tailor the educational opportunities to the desires of the apprentice.

– What we are looking for
Our ideal candidate will be an avid learner, a considerate and respectful housemate, self-motivated, able to work independently and contribute thoughtfully in a team. The candidate will be able to work long hours with a good attitude, able to lift 75 lbs, willing to get dirty, and passionate about food. We will share some meals as well as cook independently. A personal vehicle is a must, as there is no immediate access to public transportation. The apprentice will have two days off during the week and will be expected to work most weekends. A site visit prior to acceptance is greatly preferred. Non-smoker is essential. The timing is somewhat flexible. We are hoping for the apprentice to be here for most of September, October, and November. Applications due by August 20th.

Benefits include:
– Housing on-site
– vegetables, meat, eggs, milk, and fruit from the farm
– $50/week living stipend
– All meals
– 30 mins from beaches

Send questions or completed application to wildharmonyfarm@gmail.com by August 20, 2014.
You can also call Ben at 315-530-5947.

[Ben Coerper]

Yes, Red is still available. Call or email Don at the above information. You can also try calling 401-423-2441.

Ben

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