Location: Northeast Edmonton, within city limits

Description of operation:
The property of Riverbend Gardens was purchased in 1958 by Clarence and Jennie Visser. They farmed the land until 1981 when their son and his wife, Doug and Evelyn Visser, began growing vegetables. They started with a couple of acres and today with their Children, Janelle and Aaron Herbert and Kevin Visser, grow 75 acres of vegetables. They sell through wholesale and at 6 Farmers Markets. Cityfarm Edmonton is also located on their property.

Length of apprenticeship:

April to October

Number of apprentices sought: One

Areas of potential apprentice specialization:
Direct marketing through farmers markets, selling through wholesalers, irrigation, crop rotation, harvesting.

General work expectations:
In order to the a very real experience of our farming operation, we feel it is important that your work reflects our own. Therefore you are expected to be available six days per week.

Minimum expectations: contact farmer for further details

Lodging: No lodging available on farm, however is within a 15 minute drive from the city of Edmonton.

Stipend: contact farmer for further details

Contact Info: Janelle and Aaron Herbert 780-203-7720, janelle@riverbendgardens.ca; www.riverbendgardens.ca