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Livermore, Maine USA
Above: Good Farming Apprenticeship Network
participant Washburn-Norlands Living History
Center, Hebron, Maine USA, is a Living history 19th century farm.
participant Washburn-Norlands Living History
Center, Hebron, Maine USA, is a Living history 19th century farm.
Washburn-Norlands Living History Center
Sheri Leahan, Director
290 Norlands Road
Livermore, ME 04253
207-897-4366
norlands@norlands.org
volunteers@norlands.org
www.norlands.org.
290 Norlands Road
Livermore, ME 04253
207-897-4366
norlands@norlands.org
volunteers@norlands.org
www.norlands.org.
Living history 19th century farm.
Overview
- Source of power: oxen, occasional tractor.
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Oxen are used for: work in woods, garden, hay rides, ice cutting,
school programs. - Acreage: 445; 30 in hay, 400 wooded.
- Other livestock: cows, sheep, pigs, chickens.
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Skills offered in: 19th century historical research and interpretation,
curatorial duties, maple syrup making in season, equipment restoration;
seasonal farming activities, museum management, animal husbandry,
and agriculture. - Work hours: 8-40 hrs/wk, negotiable; may include nights and weekends.
- Terms: room possible; 1 months minimum.
- Stipend: negotiable.
- Accommodations: on site.
- Apprentice must: have a high energy level, initiative, enthusiasm, a sense of humor; love to farm, like to work with animals, enjoy working with children; be comfortable with outhouses, kerosene lamps, and woodstoves for cooking and heat.
- Visit first: required.
- Trail period: yes.
