New Agrarian Apprenticeship Program
New Agrarian Apprenticeship Program
(Formerly known as CARLY - Conservation and Ranching Leadership and Youth)
Our food system is at a crossroads. Enthusiastic young farmers and ranchers are ready to take part in the sustainable food moment, but how will they receive the mentorship they need? Quivira's New Agrarian Apprenticeship Program has responded to this challenge by creating a comprehensive leadership-training program for new agrarians - the ONLY one if its kind in the West. Since 2009, the Quivira Coalition has been partnering with a number of sustainable agriculture operations around the Southwest to offer apprenticeship opportunities for people with a sincere commitment to a life at the intersection of conservation and sustainable agriculture. Apprentices have been trained and graduated in the fields that include sustainable ranching, grass-based dairy and artisan cheesemaking, and locally-sourrced fiber production. New agrarian apprentices represent the hope for the future of the sustainable agricultural movement.
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Meet the New Agrarian Apprenticeship Mentors:
San Juan Ranch (0)
San Juan Ranch, owned by George Whitten and Julie Sullivan, is located in the San Luis Valley of south central Colorado. George is a third generation rancher in the San Luis Valley. As a consultant in Holistic Management, George is motivated by his experience that ranching and conservation are inherently intertwined. Julie has a master's degree in environmental education, and worked for 10 years as a professor in Audubon's Expedition Institute (through Lesley University). Both have a passion for teaching. Together they have developed a successful business model. Their animals are grassfed from start to finish, and their beef is certified organic. In addition, George and Julie are knowledgeable about rangeland health, and have been trained in low stress livestock handling. Click on San Juan Ranch above for more...
The James Ranch (0)
The James Ranch is ten miles north of Durango, Colorado in the beautiful Animas River Valley. Here, you will find 400 acres of high altitude, irrigated pastures, crystal clear flowing water, 100% grass fed and finished beef cattle, grazing Jersey milk cows, a spruce tree nursery, an organic vegetable and flower garden, and busy families who utilize organic growing practices in the day-to-day operation of the ranch and their enterprises. Click on The James Ranch above for more....
47 Ranch (0)
The 47 Ranch is located approximately 17 miles east of Tombstone, approximately 87 miles southeast of Tucson. Deborah and Dennis Moroney have taken a ranching industry with deep roots in the past and brought it into the future with great innovation and smart dialogue with government and interest groups. Click on 47 Ranch above for more....