The Montezuma Land Conservancy will host an apprenticeship program at Fozzie’s Farm this summer, offering young people ages 16 to 24 an opportunity to work outdoors while earning $17 per hour.
The program, which runs 20 hours per week from May to September, focuses on hands-on agricultural work and job preparation skills, aiming to cultivate practical experience and professional growth.
Apprentices will participate in tasks such as irrigation and fencing, and learn best practices for soil health. The program emphasizes the development of skills such as team-building, leadership and career education to help prepare participants for career paths in agriculture or other industries.
“While farming or ranching experience is welcome, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply,” Aidan Gaughran, Montezuma Land Conservancy community programs manager, told The Journal. “The main qualifications we are looking for are interest and willingness to learn. We hope apprentices come out of the program with a new or different perspective on agriculture and the skills to be agile, well-rounded young professionals in a rapidly changing world.”
Applications are due by the end of the day on Wednesday. For more information, email Gaughran at aidan@montezumaland.org.
