Aspiring Farmers
Want to work on a farm and hone your skills? Then Farm Crew is for you!
Apply for Farm Crew and Sierra Harvest will help you find a job on a sustainable farm this season. Farm crew members also attend bi-weekly agricultural skills classes on mentor farms throughout Nevada County with a cohort of fellow farmers and receive personalized support. Download the Farm Crew 2019 job description to learn more about the program.
Applications for the 2019 season are now open! Must have a minimum of one year farming experience to qualify. Tuition is $900. Scholarships available. Email kalita@sierraharvest.org for more information.
Earn Sierra College Credit and Learn to Farm!
If you are a current Sierra College student or an interested applicant with less than one full season of farming experience please contact molly@sierraharvest.org to learn more about our Farm Internship Program. We will work together to find the perfect farm site for you to intern on. Summer (June-July) and Fall (August – November) internships available.
Farm Workers
Already working on a farm? Take Sierra Harvest’s Agricultural Skills Course
Branch out and hone your skills! See how other farmers do it! The Sierra Harvest Ag Skills Course offers a season of in-depth production farm classes. All classes are taught on farms in Nevada County by local farmers and agricultural professionals. Agricultural Skills class meets bi-weekly May – November. Be sure to sign up for the Sierra Harvest E-News to hear when 2019 classes are available. Take a look at last year’s class: 2018 Farm Crew, Ag Skills Course Calendar
Ranching Skills Classes
UCCE offers a California Grazing Academy 2-day intensive. Learn more
Farm Owners
Looking for Inspired, Motivated Workers on your Farm?
Sierra Harvest will recruit and screen candidates for your farm job and support you in maintaining a healthy, happy work relationship throughout the season. Learn how to manage your farm team for optimum efficiency and congeniality. Contact us to become a Sierra Harvest farm crew host farm and start receiving candidates for the 2019 season.
Looking for Opportunities for Your Existing Crew?
Support your farm employees to attend the Ag Skills Course where they will learn tips and tricks from seasoned farmers throughout the county and gain inspiration, skills and a sense of community. Contact us for more info.
Love to Teach Others to Farm?
Host a Sierra College intern to work-study at your farm for a semester. Contact us for more details about this program.
