Apprentices and the Future of Farming.
The average age of the American farmer is 58. While that makes me feel young, it is a distressing statistic.
I believe that the future of farming will not be with the industrial food producers, we are beginning to see a shift already. However where do we find the next generation of growers?
This year we are hosting three young men who are intent upon not only learning to farm but learning the business of farming.
These men will spend 9 months learning every aspect of our operation from greenhouse seedling production in the spring to cover crops (green manure) in the fall. They will see the entire season and receive training all along the way. Each one will be blogging about his experiences and areas of interest. All three are bright, intentional and gentle spirited.
Our hope is that they will be able to learn and duplicate their experiences on another farm, and feel blessed with the willingness of these young people to join with us on this adventure.
If you know of anyone that would like to apprentice on Silverbrook Farm for the 2010 season, please send them in our direction.
Silverbrook Farm, 592 Chase Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747
Phone: 508-991-5185
Email: Silverbrook.Farm@comcast.net
Web: www.SilverbrookDartmouth.com
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