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