Not sure what training to take? This is a great program to start with!
There will be 1 day per week when trainees can work in community on a community garden or farm, if provided by the partner First Nation.
Program Length: 4-5 weeks on-site intensive, plus in-community time.
Program Outline: The following topics will be covered in this training, season-allowing. We have different cohorts, usually one for each season.
Site safety, how to run a safety meeting, and learn from near misses.
Radio communication
ATV safety
Indigenous Agriculture and “Regenerative” Agriculture
Seeds - greenhouse and direct
Weeding and weed control methods
Mulching
Plowing and tilling
Soil testing
Fermenting
Chainsaw safety
Bed creation and flipping
Hay mowing and baling
Transplanting
Greenhouse operations
Intro to Machine Training, Heavy machine training
Farm planning, business side
Mechanics: Gas engine troubleshooting
Introduction to Plumbing and Irrigation
Tool orientation and safety
Harvesting and packing
Composting
Chicken care
Introduction to Cattle
Requirements
Physical fitness is recommended, but not required