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Apply to be a New Agrarian Program Apprentice

Applications for the 2026 season are open!

Ready to take the next step in your regenerative agriculture career?

Please read the following
Before Filling Out Your Application

  1. Applications are open October 29 – December 15. Mentors will let them know they are invited to an interview by January 5, 2026
  2. Before applying, please make sure you have carefully read about each operation and check out the recording from the NAP 101 Informational Call. This will help you find sites that are a good fit for your interests and career goals.
  3. We recommend applying to no more than five operations. There is an option to be considered for other operations if you have not been selected for an interview by your top picks.
  4. Our application is long. We recommend using a word processor to write out your application responses first, and then copy and paste them into this form. Every year we have applicants who type their responses directly into the form and end up accidentally losing their work (if a tab gets closed, or the browser refreshes). Don’t make that mistake!
  5. You will receive a confirmation email with more details after you submit your application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please email the New Agrarian Program team.
  6. If you need assistance with filling out this application, please contact us. newagrarian@quiviracoalition.org
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New Agrarian Program 101

Check out the recording of our latest New Agrarian Program 101 information call that dives into the program details and describes each mentor site.

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Tips & Tricks for Applying to the New Agrarian Program

Our tips and tricks webinar will share helpful advice in crafting your apprenticeship application.

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Name*
Address*
Were you a NAP apprentice in 2025?*
Select which operation(s) you wish to apply to*
Please be sure to read the description for each operation on our website, as every operation offers different opportunities and has different expectations and requirements of apprentices.
Do you want to be considered by other operations?*
If you are not selected for an apprenticeship at one of the mentor sites you have selected, would you like to stay in the applicant pool to be considered by other operations?
Are you authorized to work in the United States?*
The New Agrarian Program is only able to accept applicants who already have legal authorization to work in the United States and can not help with the visa or work authorization process.
Do you have a valid drivers license?*
Can you drive a vehicle with a standard transmission (stick shift)?*
Can you back up a trailer?*
Can you lift fifty pounds?*
Can you tolerate regular exposure to mold, dust, pollen, and animal dander?*
Can you work outside in all types of weather?*
Have you ever lived in rudimentary housing?*
Have you ever lived in a very rural place?*
Do you have reliable transportation?*
What is your highest level of education?*
Have you worked (in any capacity) on a farm or a ranch of these types before?*
Please mark all that apply.
Do you have any technical or mechanical skills that are useful in an agricultural setting? (Please mark all that apply)*
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Experience

Motivation

Feel free to use bullet points to separate your answers for each site you’re applying to.

Vision

Creativity

1. Describe a moment of joy or happiness you’ve experienced in the last year. 2. You are stranded on top of a mesa and can bring one tool with you. What is it and why did you choose it? 3. If you were an animal, what would you be and why? 4. Part of an apprenticeship is the art of helping a young person to completeness. In what ways are you growing and becoming a whole person?
Apprenticeship Scope*
To the best of my ability and understanding, I have answered questions in this application truthfully and honestly.*