Good Farming Apprenticeship Network

Virginia

Healing Harvest Forest Foundation, Jason Rutledge, 8014 Bear Ridge Road SE, Copper Hill, VA 24079, 540-651-6355, rutledge@swva.net, healingharvestforestfoundation.org. This non-profit foundation offers networking with practicing Biological Woodsmen trained in the skills of restorative forestry, featuring modern draft animal use. All tax deductible donations may be sent to HHFF Administrative Office, PO Box 32, Dugspur, Virginia 24325
All our mentors have been through Healing Harvest Forest Foundation training in chainsaw skills, horsemanship, and the business of logging and practicing restorative forestry. We are developing a Biological Woodsmen Apprenticeship program available for college students with the possibility of gaining credits towards an academic degree. Visit our web site to learn more about this program and our organization. Thank the people at Rural Heritage for helping you find this opportunity—subscribe or renew. HHFF
  • Source of power: many draft horses of all breeds, mule and ox teams working also.
  • Draft animals are used for: worst-first single tree selective logging.
  • Acreage: thousands under management over 7 mid Atlantic states.
  • Skills offered in: how to become a practicing biological woodsman.
  • Work hours: variable-weather defined all seasons.
  • Terms: room & board; one-on-one situation with mentors for at least 12 weeks.
  • Stipend: possible.
  • Accommodations: usually private in community, sometimes with family.
  • Apprentice must: be dedicated to making a living trying to save the planet by restoring the forests and enjoy feeling good about what you do with your life while liking being tired, plus have some common sense and reasonable expectations about living on a modest income.
  • Visit first: yes.
  • Trial period: yes.
  • Application: available on our website.

Sunny Dell Farm, Spencer Young, 4069 Echo Valley Road, Barboursville, VA 22923, 540-832-2640. Using draft horses on a daily basis for all types of farm work in a dead-end valley.
  • Source of power: Belgians, tractor.
  • Horses are used for: farm work such as feeding, making hay, logging, and field maintenance.
  • Acreage: 300; 2 in garden, 120 in pasture, 80 in hay, 100 in woodlot.
  • Other livestock: ewes, Angus cows and calves, Jersey milk cows, chickens, turkeys, working border collies.
  • Skills offered in: all aspects of self-sufficient organic farming practices.
  • Work hours: as needed to get the work done.
  • Terms: room & board.
  • Stipend: possible.
  • Accommodations: in home.
  • Apprentice must: be honest, willing, hardworking, and responsible.
  • Visit first: yes.

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22 December 2008