In this episode, host Kristina chats with Cecilia Spann, who is a New Agrarian Program apprentice at San Juan Ranch in Colorado. Cecilia tells us about her experience in the program, the highlights and challenges, and suggestions she has for folks interested in applying.

Applications for the New Agrarian Program apprenticeship are open now through December 6. Take a look at the mentor ranches hiring for this season and what you can expect from the program on our website: quiviracoalition.org/newagrarian/apprenticeship/.

1:08 introducing today’s guest, Cecilia Spann

2:02 Cecilia’s background

4:34 the application process for Quivira’s New Agrarian Program apprenticeship

6:33 Cecilia’s experience at San Juan Ranch

8:55 Being a first-year apprentice working with a second-year apprentice on the ranch

10:15 day-to-day as an apprentice

13:28 highlights of her experience

15:56 challenges of this experience

19:25 Education aspects of the apprenticeship program

21:30 what aspects of the program will Cecilia bring with her to next steps

23:30 Advice for folks who are going to apply to the apprenticeship this year

24:45 mentor site locations information

25:03 Cecilia’s next steps

25:57 rapid questions round