FarmsNOW is an advanced program for aspiring farmers with a minimum of two years prior experience. FarmsNOW is designed for those seeking mastery in the art and business of farming. This two-year program will dig deep into planning, designing and running integrated farming systems. Intern candidates must have 2-3 years of prior vegetable production experience, a deep commitment to learning, a willingness to commit two years to the program, and strong farm references.  Spanish language skills are highly recommended.  A personal visit and interview with Blue Fox Farm is required.

FarmsNOW offers students the opportunity to gain confidence and mastery in the following farm tasks:
Year one:

• Harvest/wholesale harvest (GAP)
• Wash & pack process
• Direct marketing – running a farmers’ market
• Planting & fieldwork
• Deliveries
• Food safety/record keeping
• Irrigation systems
• Equipment maintenance
• Crop tracking – seeding, planting
• Field walks/crop observation
• Certifications
• Time management

Year two:

• Farm crew coordination
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Decision-making
• Crop planning
• Certifications – GAP, Organic
• Fertility management
• Sales coordination
• Tools & equipment

More information can be found here:
http://roguefarmcorps.org/?page_id=1613