Farm-to-Food Sovereignty Academy (+ Apprenticeship)**
🌱 Are you passionate about sustainable farming, Black food sovereignty, and building community with like-minded Black Folx? If so Ourspace World, Inc invites you apply to our Farm-to-Food Sovereignty Academy. As part of The Ujima Initiative, and in collaboration with a growing number of farm and food partners in Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia, the Farm-to-Food Sovereignty Academy will equip you with the following skills:
Skills Gained: - 🌿 Hands-on experience in small-scale regenerative farming and land stewardship. - 🏗️ Knowledge in ecological building skills, particularly for farm infrastructure, cold storage, and season extension techniques. - 🚛 Logistics expertise in food aggregation, distribution and transportation. - 🍲 Food preparation and handling skills to contribute to a sustainable and equitable food system.
The Details Academy stipends start at $16/hr at 15-20hrs/week for 12 weeks, with the opportunity for increased pay. The tentative start date for the next cohort is the week of September 9, 2024 with a working interview the week prior. Successful completion of the Academy is a pre-requisite for being able to apply to our forthcoming full-time Apprenticeship opportunities (as funding permits).
This academy is a perfect opportunity to cross-train in this comprehensive skillset that prepares you to contribute to food sovereignty and fill gaps in our local food system.
🌎We believe the future belongs to squads of highly skilled people whose smart hands can build sustainable, culturally-centered communities. If you wish to help feed the future please complete the assessment 🌾
**Preference will be given to local candidates who can dedicate 15-20hrs/week to this opportunity and to those who have their own vehicles for ease of transportation to various farm sites.
Note: OurSpace’s work focuses on serving the needs of those of the Black Diaspora. OurSpace believes in creating equal opportunities for team members (whether employees, contractors, apprentices, interns, or volunteers). Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal law.**
