Farmer Training Program (Old Fort)
Fort Lewis College
About this role
The Farmer-in-Training (FIT) role is part of Fort Lewis College’s Farmer Training Program, a seasonal, hands-on experience focused on vegetable farming at high elevation alongside educational coursework and regional farm field trips. Participants join a cohort-based program designed to support aspiring and beginning farmers, with an optional AmeriCorps service term that includes additional food security-related service. The program runs primarily May through October, with AmeriCorps terms extending through mid-November.
Skills
About Fort Lewis College
fortlewis.eduExperience the college that offers more hands-on opportunity than any college in Colorado. Fort Lewis College is a 4-year, public liberal arts college in Durango, Colorado.
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About Fort Lewis College
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$11k – $33k
per year