links and resources

Visit the SOIL Apprentice Blog to get a first-hand look at what apprentices are up to around the country.

Please visit these related organizations:

COG - Canadian Organic Growers
GoodWorkCanada.ca: green jobs in Canada
GoodWork Canada: organic jobs in Canada
ATTRA: A USA based intern system linking apprentices with US and Canadian farms
Farm Centre: STEP UP is an on-farm paid work placement that matches experienced farm managers with young people just starting their farming careers. The mentee must have completed within the last five years or be currently enrolled in a post-secondary agricultural program in Canada. The minimum program is 8 weeks. Both the mentor and the mentee receive dollar compensation for participating.

Videos:

A farmer talks about different perspectives.
An apprentice discusses his experiences.

Webinars:

Rowena discussing the SOIL Apprenticeship program.

Resources:

You can download a manual for apprenticeships designed for farmers and apprentices alike by clicking on Apprenticeship Manual (Acrobat Format) | Get Acrobat Reader

You can download a SOIL poster to get the word out about this organization by clicking on SOIL Poster (Acrobat Format) | Get Acrobat Reader

Download our latest SOIL poster here! SOIL Poster (PNG Format)

You can download an article from the Canadian Organic Growers Magazine about Increasing the Efficiency on your Farm by Mary Alice Johnson by clicking on Efficiency on the Farm (Acrobat Format) | Get Acrobat Reader

You can download an article from the Canadian Organic Growers Magazine about getting the best from your staff by Mary Alice Johnson by clicking on Sharing the Load (Acrobat Format) | Get Acrobat Reader