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Apply to be a New Agrarian Program Apprentice

Applications for the 2027 season are now 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 for the 2027 season and will close December 6.
  2. Before applying, please make sure you have carefully read about each operation. We also highly encourage you to attend one of our upcoming NAP 101 informational calls to learn more about the program, mentor sites, and application process.
  3. We recommend applying to no more than seven 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 downloading the application questions 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. We have put together a document with tips and tricks for applying to support you more as you work on your application. View or download this information here.
  7. If you need assistance with filling out this application, please contact us at newagrarian@quiviracoalition.org.
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Please respond with your own thoughts and in your own words to these questions. Please do not use AI to generate your responses or pass off AI-generated content as your own original work. Your personal thoughts are more important than polished writing.
Name*
Address*
Were you a NAP apprentice in 2026?*
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?
Apprenticeship Scope*
To the best of my ability and understanding, I have answered questions in this application truthfully and honestly.*

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