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Sustainable Agriculture
Workforce development skills training in sustainable food production
Start your career in sustainable food production.
Participants will learn the ins and outs of sustainable and profitable food production. A focus on regenerative agriculture and soil carbon capture practices will be an important part of the 6 week training. Youth will participate in all aspects of sustainable food production.
Who
Youth aged 15-30 facing barriers to education and employment with upward mobility. Must be eligible to work in Canada, current students are not eligible.
What
Hands on, residential, paid work experience and skills training in sustainable agriculture, food sovereignty, safety access and more.
Where
Regenerative Agriculture is available in Durham, Ontario, and Perth-Andover, New Brunswick.
When
Programs run for 6 weeks at a time on a rolling basis throughout the year.
How
Complete the application form and tell us why you think you are a good fit for the program!
Skill
development
- Beekeeping
- Forest management
- Intro to permaculture
- Intro to regenerative agriculture
- Sustainable plot planningÂ
- Seeds & propagation
- Soil science
- Water capture & irrigation
- Composting & fertilization
Brilliant futures start here.
benefits
get paid to learn
Spend 6 weeks living, learning and working at one of our beautiful campuses developing skills for your future career and getting paid for your time.
build a support network
Everyone who interacts with Elephant Thoughts becomes part of an international family of incredible humans who will be there to support you along your journey.
invest in yourself
Gain incredible experiences, skills, certifications and connections that will help you achieve your career and life goals.
Let's get down to the nitty gritty
THE DETAILS
Eligibility
– Legally able to work in Canada
– Not currently enrolled in high school or post secondary education
– Between the ages of 15 and 30
Ideal candidates
The ideal candidate for this program is an individual with a passion to learn and grow but faces barriers (social, geographic, mental, physical, economic, etc.)Â to achieving their goals.Â
Time commitment
30 hours of training or working time per week for 6-8 weeks.Â
Requirements
Youth participants must complete WHIMIS for all programs and an online food handling course for culinary arts, prior to gaining access to the program. All costs will be covered by Elephant Thoughts.​