Farmer in Training

The Farmer in Training program is a 31 week on-the-farm training program for those interested in a career in agriculture. This 16 hour a week program will provide participants a season long farming experiences while allowing them to focus on key farming skills in which they are interested. Supported by the Farm Training Specialist, Farmers in Training participants will spend 8 hours a week working on the Rung for Women farm and 8 hours a week in educational programming. The program will run March 18 through October 21, 2024.

Program participants are paid as Urban Harvest STL staff members, including an hourly wage ($16 per hour), QSEHRA healthcare reimbursement account, and paid time off. This program is full for 2024.

Funding for this program was provided by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.