Application for Farm Apprenticeship Program

APPLICATION FOR FARM APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

The Florida West Coast RC&D Council operates two training farms in Manatee County, FL. Please indicate which of these farms you prefer to serve as your primary apprenticeship location (circle/highlight one):

Geraldson Community Farm: 1401 NW 99th St, Bradenton, FL

Gamble Creek Farm: 14950 Golf Course Rd, Parrish, FL

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Full Name:
Date of Application:
Street Address:
City: / State: / Zip Code:
Telephone:
Email Address:
Preferred Method of Contact:

EDUCATION

What was the highest level of education completed:
School:
Degree/grades completed: / Date of completion:

WORK HISTORY

Current employer: / Dates employed:
Position:
Brief description of job duties:
Employer: / Dates employed:
Position:
Brief description of job duties:
Employer: / Dates employed:
Position:
Brief description of job duties:

AGRICULTURAL BACKGROUND/KNOWLEDGE

Please briefly describe any agricultural experience you have had:
What agricultural products have you worked with?
Do you have any specialized marketing or production experience in agriculture? Explain:

GOALS FOR APPRENTICESHIP

Please list your goals for completing this apprenticeship program:
How many years will you be willing to commit to this apprenticeship?
What do you hope to learn in your first season as an apprentice?
If a position is not offerred at the farm you indicated as your preference, would you be willing to consider an apprenticeship at the alternate farm?
Do you plan to own/operate your own farm or agricultural business? If so, please provide a brief description of what your potential business/farm and where you plan to operate. Also please indicate whether you have begun to develop a business plan (if so, please provide a copy with your application:
Are you comfortable with seasonal work? Do you have plans or a need for offseason work?
Are you willing to attend specialized training and informative sessions in your free time if they are offerred at no cost? Yes/No (please circle or highlight one)
How did you hear about this apprenticeship?

REFERENCES

Please list three personal or professional references who we can contact:

Name/relationship:
Telephone:
Email:
Name/relationship:
Telephone:
Email:
Name/relationship:
Telephone:
Email:

GENERAL INFORMATION

What languages do you speak /read/understand:

Have you been convicted of a felony in the past five (5) years? If so, please explain:

Have you served in the military? If so, please list what branch you served in, rank, and discharge date:

“By signing this application I certify that all of the given information is correct to the best of my knowledge. Any false statements may be immediate grounds for dismissal. I authorize the investigation of all statements contained herein and release the Florida West Coast Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc. from all liability for any damage that may result from utilization of such information.”

Date: Applicant Signature:

Please submit application to farm manager at designated farm or mail to:

Florida West Coast RC&D, Inc.

945 25th Drive East, STE 11

Ellenton, FL 34222

Thank you for considering an apprenticeship at Geraldson Community Farm/Gamble Creek Farm!

The Florida West Coast RC&D Council, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.fwcrcd.org • (941)723-3252 • 945 25th Drive East, STE 11, Ellenton, FL 34222