This program is designed for the beginning agrarian who is seeking real-world experience in regenerative agriculture, and is willing to commit to the hard work and long days it takes to gain that experience. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. in order to apply.
Apprentices work full-time from March/April until November, and take part in many of the activities necessary for the daily operation of the ranch or farm. Ideally, basic, repetitive tasks are balanced with new and increasingly challenging work to enable the development of higher-level skills and to further apprentice learning. Mentor sites in the program range from small, family-run ranches to larger, corporate-owned ranches. All mentors in the program have completed Quivira Coalition’s mentor training program.
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To Gather Together
Our annual summits offer a welcoming and creative space where farmers, ranchers, land stewards, nonprofit, and agency staff gather to turn ideas into action, grow tools for collaboration, and renew their commitments to regenerating working lands.
Summit information will be shared on our events page.Â
Every other month on the third Thursday at 1 p.m. MST, we host themed virtual gatherings where land stewards in the Southwest come together to discuss pressing topics in agriculture. These monthly sessions provide an opportunity to connect with fellow land stewards, nonprofit organizations, and agencies across the Southwest. Join us to ask questions, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve together! Sign-up for the listserv below to be added to the calendar invites.Â
We host quarterly in-person gatherings across New Mexico that are informal spaces for connection and knowledge and resource sharing. Visit our events page and sign up for our listserv below so that you don’t miss the next one!Â
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