Regenerative Vegetable Farm and Food Hub Apprentice

Young Agrarians is seeking a Regenerative Vegetable Farm and Food Hub Apprentice for Steel Pony Farm in Red Deer, AB. This full-time, seasonal position offers hands-on experience in ecological farming, networking opportunities, and mentorship from experienced farmers. The role involves working in a market garden that supplies local food products. Applicants should be passionate about sustainable agriculture and ready to commit to a 6-8 month apprenticeship. Pay ranges from $15 to $25 per hour.
Get on the land, get paid, and make a difference!

Are you ready to jump into farming and make an impact? Steel Pony Farm in Red Deer, Alberta, is looking for an apprentice to join its team and help grow this local food hub enterprise in connecting Central Albertans with fresh, high-quality food.

This 8-acre market garden produces many vegetables using ecological farming methods and supplies a thriving CSA membership, and offers over 250 high-quality, Canadian-sourced products, including eggs, vegetables, dairy, fruit, grains, meat, spices, coffee, and tea to their unique box program.

The Young Agrarians apprenticeships are fully immersive, putting you into the heart of a farm business.

Plus, you'll have a chance to:
• Network with other apprentices and farmers
• Set your own learning goals
• Attend educational events & farm tours

If you’re hardworking, passionate about sustainable agriculture, and eager to get your hands in the soil, this is your chance to gain real-world experience with mentorship from an experienced farmer who is ready to invest in the next generation of land stewards.

Young Agrarians staff are prepared to support you as you leap into a new career!

Applications close April 13, 2025.

Apply online https://youngagrarians.org/tools/apprenticeships/apprenticeship-program/#top.

To learn more about the program visit our website. Or email steven@youngagrarians.org

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 6-8 months

Pay: $15.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week

Benefits:
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:
• Red Deer County, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Location:
• Red Deer County, AB (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-04-13