Damn, work is tough to come by right now. Especially for new college graduates.
But with organic farms more popular than ever, they need hands to actually pick the goods -- even if the new employees are more book-smart than garden-smart. Over the weekend, the New York Times ran an article looking at the growing number of students who are applying to pick grain, make cheese or generally help small farms any way they can.
There are many opportunities like that right here in Kansas City, especially for college volunteers looking for credit or experience more than cash.
Several groups, including the Kansas City Food Circle and Kansas State University have combined to create the Web site Growing Grocers, which lists classes, local resources and volunteer and work opportunities.
At the moment, more than 10 farms/programs are looking for helpers; titles range from being a farm
outreach worker to working exclusively with flowers.
And
start getting your applications ready for the 2010 farming season, when
Growing Grocers will be the epicenter of a local apprentice program that more
than 20 local farms participate in. Organizers promise a "hands-on experience combined with reading,
classes, and informal training."
Yes, many of these apprenticeships are paid. Unfortunately, they're still another nine months away.
(Image via Flickr: SeaWorthy and if you're wondering the baker position is in Maine)
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