Monday, July 23, 2012

ATTRA Matches Farmers and Ranchers with Interns


ATTRA 25th AnniversarySince 1989, the listing of sustainable farming internships and apprenticeships has been a boon both for producers who need some enthusiastic help as well as anyone looking for on-the-job training opportunities. The listings are listed state-by-state in an interactive map; employers list the openings for a small fee, and there is no charge for browsing to see what’s there. 
There are hundreds of listings on the site. Check them out here. https://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/internships/

While many positions are for the summer, others are "full-time" or "continuously" filled.  There are currently 19 positions listed in Idaho alone!!

Since 1987, the ATTRA project has been the nation’s leading resource for information on sustainable agriculture, covering a wide range of topics, including reducing pesticide use on cropland, promoting food safety in sustainable production systems, reducing farm energy use and costs, enriching soils with the use of cover crops, and providing technical assistance in the growing areas of local farmers markets and urban gardening. The project is funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Business-Cooperative Service.


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Since 1976, the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) has been helping people by championing small-scale, local and sustainable solutions to reduce poverty, promote healthy communities and protect natural resources. In partnership with businesses, organizations, individuals and agricultural producers, NCAT is working to advance solutions that will ensure the next generation inherits a world that has clean air and water, energy production that is efficient and renewable, and healthy foods grown with sustainable practices. More information about its programs and services is available at www.ncat.org or by calling 1-800-ASK-NCAT.

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