Maine

01 - This is a gourmet “sourtop” wild, organic blueberry farm of 23 acres at 1700’ in western Maine’s High Peaks region surrounded by a 230-acre woodlot.

Work to be done includes: harvesting, winnowing, freezing, drying, winemaking, product test-marketing, farmers’ markets, field maintenance, organic weed control experiments, and some maintenance. We’re open to new ideas from self-motivated apprentices and are flexible to work with.

We’re looking for two to four apprentices from August 15^th to September 15^th, 2011, with payment based on amount of winnowed blueberries.  We especially appreciate couples like Alex and Ben this past season (who would give us a reference).

Accommodations consist of an off-grid camp four miles from the farm by ATV, with hot and cold running water, septic system, refrigeration, electricity, cooking facilities, sleeping loft, a separate studio and a tent platform.  Accommodations are upscale and the setting is remote.

Farm is near Appalachian Trail and Orbeton Stream with good fishing.

02 - Farm is 2+ acres of certified organic, mixed vegetables and herbs, eggs, lambs and other animals. We do farmers’ markets, a CSA, and wholesale to coops and natural food stores.

We are a small, diversified farm so duties will change daily but include:  sowing, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, washing/packing, attending farmers’ markets, etc.  Special projects may include: completing trials and building projects.

We’ll need one apprentice from March 1^st  to October 31^st.

Housing is a private, 24’ RV set near a beautiful stream.  Stipend is $125/week including lunch on workdays.  Farm produce and eggs are available free for the remaining meals. Workweek is 45 hours with one day off.

Mid-coast Maine offers many opportunities for exploration.  Our stream can be enjoyed for wading, fishing and cooking out.  The apprentice will be involved in every aspect of our farm operation, giving confidence in running his/her own farm.

03 - This farm comprises 26 acres of woods, pasture and farm buildings housing the dairy and cheese-making operations, a retail farmstand, a large vegetable garden and a compost operation.

Primary responsibilities will be: care and feeding of all goats, assisting with dairy production of cheese and other value-added products, along with an extensive vegetable garden, retail farmstand and compost operation.

We’re looking for one or two apprentices from June to October or one year or longer.

Currently the apprentices live with the family and meals are shared.  We’re planning a cabin for apprentices with shared family meals.

We’re situated in coastal Maine near Acadia National Pak.  There are many cultural activities as well as hiking, biking, swimming, skiing, and canoeing.

04 - We’re an organic and diversified dairy with a farm store. 

Work to be done includes daily chores with small and large animals, garlic harvest, gardening, food preservation, cheese-making and bakery. 

We’re looking for no more than two apprentices at a time, August through October – as well as May and June, which are busy months. 

Accommodations are a non-electric yurt that sleeps up to three. 

We offer practical experience in dairying, large and small animal care, cheese-making, fiber arts, baking, food-processing, gardening and bee-keeping.