Beginning Urban Farmer Apprenticeship (BUFA) Program
Multnomah County, in partnership with Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Service, is excited to announce the pilot year of the Beginning Urban Farmer Apprenticeship (BUFA) program. The program is an 8-month, season-long training for aspiring urban farmers and community land stewards. It is designed to give a new generation of beginning farmers the foundation they need to break into the field of sustainable small-scale, urban farming.
- Participants will gain the knowledge and skills of urban farming through:
- Classroom training, field trips and an online learning platform
- Hands-on, in-the-field apprenticeship with experienced local farmers
- OSU's established Growing Farms: Successful Whole Farm Management Workshop Series, which is focused on farm business planning.
There are two tracks for participation in BUFA in 2011
Track 1: This track includes all of the above programming. The time commitment for this track is 460 hours over the course of 8 months. (15 participants maximum)
Track 2: This track is intended for individuals who want to increase their knowledge and skills in urban farming through classroom and field trip training, without the hands-on, in-the-field training. The time commitment for this track is 124 hours over the course of 8 months. (10 participants maximum)
Applications
- Early-bird application deadline is March 11, 2011
- Final Application and Scholarship Deadline: March 21, 2011
- Full Tuition and Work-Trade Scholarships are available
Program begins on April 6, 2011
We value a diverse community, built on inclusion, equity and cultural competence. Together we can create vibrant, strong communities and a solid foundation for future generations. Minorities, women, and qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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