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2018 Farmer Training Application

The Farmer Training Program is a non-credit, non-degree program, unfortunately international students applying to this program are not eligible for student visas into the US.

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There is a $30 fee to complete your application. Once you submit the written portion below, you will be directed to the link to submit payment.

Directions: This is the application for the Farmer Training Program for the 2018 season. Please fill it out completely. Notification of acceptance will come to you electronically. If accepted, a non-refundable $500 deposit is required to hold your spot in the program.

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Program Code

Contact Information

This program requires that participants be 21 years of age.

This program requires that participants be 18 years of age.

Do you meet the minimum age requirement for this program as described above?

YesNo We offer many other program that do not have an age limit. Please contact us and we would be happy help you meet your educational goals.

When do you plan to begin this program?

First Name

Middle Initial

Last Name

Student email address

I verify that this is not an email account that I share with another personFor example, if you and a sibling use the same email address, your accounts may become combined and cause registration delays

Country

Permanent Street Address

State

City

Zip Code/Postal Code

Permanent Phone Number

Local Number

Mobile Number

Are you a US Citizen?

YesNo

Birth Date

MM/DD/YYYY

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Disciplinary actions

Have you ever been adjudicated guilty or convicted of a misdemeanor or felony?

Yes

Note that you are not required to answer "yes" to this question, or provide an explanation, if the criminal adjudication or conviction has been expunged, sealed, annulled, pardoned, destroyed, erased, impounded, or otherwise required by law or ordered by a court to be kept confidential.

If you answered 'Yes' to the question above, please provide details

Scholarship Statement (optional)

Scholarships: a limited number of scholarships are available for students based on financial need. Please provide a statement of financial need if you want to be considered for a scholarship. We will alert you to our decision and next steps after we review your application.

Leadership for Sustainable Food Systems Application Questions

Primary area of expertise

What aspects of our food system keep you up at night and what role do you see for yourself in the necessary revolution for a sustainable food system?

Business of Craft Beer Career Questions

What career track most interest you?

MarketingSalesBusiness Operations

Are you seeking an apprenticeship in the craft beer industry?

YesNo

How did you learn about this program?

Referral from a friend/family memberGoogle/Search EngineNewspaper/Web ArticleUVM websiteSocial Media (facebook, twitter etc)Advertisement Blog Talk Radio Check all that apply

Food Hub Application Questions

Program Preference

Four-month fundamentals programThe Ten-month full certificate program is no longer available as of December 2016.

Do you currently work in a food hub?

YesNo

Food Hub Detail

Food Hub Location

City

State

Zip

Year food hub was established

How long have you been working at this food hub?

What is your current position/title?

What is your food hub's mission?

Which of the following services or activities does your hub offer?

AggregationDistribution servicesPackaging/RepackagingProduct storageCanningFreezingCutting

Which the following types of physical assets does your food hub currently own, rent or lease from others and currently use? Check all that apply

WarehouseOffice space for the hubProcessing facilitiesTrucks, vans or other delivery vehiclesOn-line ordering systemRental space for other businessesRetail space for the hubNone of the above

Which of the following business models best describes your food hub?

Which of the following best represents the current legal status of your food hub?

If your food hub is part of a larger organization, please explain that relationship.

Farmer Training Questions

Describe any reasonable accommodations that you require.

Being a student in this course will involve strenuous physical activity (bending, squatting, kneeling, heavy lifting, maneuvering through planted rows) outside during the summer months.

Please describe your previous experience in farming or gardening.

Describe your experience in a work and/or learning community. How will you contribute positively to our community?

Personal Statement

Explain your interest in this program, a little about your background, your current job and responsibilities, your goals for participating, and how this training will fit into your future plans

Employment History/Personal Statement

Upload Resume (include education, employment, and volunteer history with dates)

Upload Resume

Upload Resume or Personal Statement (optional)

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References

Food Hub Reference Instructions

Please list three references, including the reference's place of employment, email address, and phone, that demonstrate your engagement in your local/regional community, economy, and/or food system.

Reference 1

Please list Name, Organization, Email Address, and Phone

Reference 2

Please list Name, Organization, Email Address, and Phone

Reference 3

Please list Name, Organization, Email Address, and Phone

Recommendations

Farmer Training Program Recommendation Instructions: Please include two letters of recommendation from people who know you well enough to give an informed opinion of your motivation, intellectual ability, capacity for sustained effort, and personal qualifications. Ask your references to include your relationship to them.

Recommendation 1

Recommender 1's Name

Recommendation Letter 1

Recommendation 2

Recommender 2's Name

Recommendation Letter 2

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Farmer Training Application Fee

Credit Card Information

Card Type

VisaMastercardAmerican Express

This program requires an application fee of $

Credit Card Number

digits only, no hyphens

CVV code

3 digit code on back of card near signature area

Credit Card Exp Month

Credit Card Exp Year

Card Holder Information

Card Holder First Name

Card Holder Last Name

Card Holder Street Address

Card Holder City

Card Holder State

Card Holder Zip/Postal Code

Card Holder Country

Card Holder Phone Number

Card Holder Email Address

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