Location: LaGlace, 50 km northwest of Grande Prairie

Description of operation:
Formally a conventional grain farm, we are now grass based and certified organic since 2008. We use Holistic Management principles; we graze cattle, sheep and some chicken. We grow a little organic grain and a vegetable garden for our own food supply. On our farm we work with nature encouraging productivity through biodiversity, creating an environmentally, economically socially sound food production model. Our biggest interest lies in soil nutrition. We like to share our knowledge and are looking forward to the new things (view points) each person brings to us. We are bilingual (German and English).

Length of apprenticeship: depending on the goals of the apprentice

Numbers of apprentices sought: Depending on the length of stay – 2-3 per season

Areas of potential apprentice specialization:
The successful applicant will learn about grass based farming, planned grazing, pasture
calving and lambing, mineral balancing of soils and some cropping; Holistic Management, low stress livestock handling, fencing and haying. There will also be the opportunity to learn how to weld and build things.

General work expectations:
The days may be long depending on the season. Daily tasks, for example, would include moving animals to fresh grass and making sure they have water.

Minimum work expectations:
Applicants should be physically fit, willing to learn, and able to do manual labour.  They should be 18 years of age or older and have a valid drivers license.

Lodging: Room and board with laundry and separate bathroom will be supplied. All meals will be home cooked following the Weston A. Price principles.

Stipend: Provided. Negotiable depending on abilities of individual.

Contact Info: Levke and Peter Eggers, 780-568-3805, levke@gpnet.ca