Want to be a farmer? Farm Catskills, a Delhi nonprofit that helps farmers find ways to sustain careers in agriculture, wants you to apply to its "Growing New Farmers" program. They've put out a call for "new or aspiring farmers," according to the The Greenhorns, a blog about a documentary film profiling young farmers and their "agricultural revival:"
Depending on your own needs and resources, the “Growing New Farmers” program can provide you with paid training, business planning, or affordable access to land and equipment to start your own business. If you are interested in starting your own farm or career in agriculture, please apply to the Growing New Farmers program. In our internship track, hard-working individuals can gain the hands-on experience needed to succeed in agriculture and ultimately start their own farm. A limited number of paid internships are available.
Image of a field along Route 10 in northern Greene County by dougtone, via Flickr. Some rights reserved.
