Farm-based Education

Connects farmers with potential interns or apprentices who are seeking on-the-job experience in sustainable or organic agriculture.

Provides agricultural educators with training resources to help farmers and ranchers establish thriving farming systems.

The Servicemember Agriculture Vocation Education (S.A.V.E.) Farm is a Veterans Administration recognized non-college degree program that provides vocational and technical training to veterans and others who wish to enter the agribusiness workforce.  SAVE Farm training places special emphasis on eco-friendly agricultural practices, financial sustainability, and hands-on training. All training and work is conducted at their 308-acre farm located near Manhattan, Kansas.  The certificate training program is six (6) months long and financial aid is available.  SAVE offers job placement assistance upon completion of the certified training program.  Behavioral health services are also available to those in need.

A directory of U.S. institutions and organizations that offer undergraduate and graduate programs, research opportunities, or training in organic, alternative, or sustainable agriculture. Identifies student farms and research and demonstration farms.

Learn about farming sustainably. Discover classroom lessons, on-farm opportunities, training sessions, programs and conferences opportunities. Also, review ATTRA's directory of internships and apprenticeships in sustainable or organic agriculture.

The Willing Workers on Organic Farmers (WWOOF) database of organizations and other hosts offering volunteer, educational, employment, internship and apprenticeship opportunities in sustainable agriculture.

Lists organizations in the Northeast U.S. that offer education or training programs in sustainable agriculture.