This Sustainable Farming Apprenticeship Program is administered by the non- profit organization, Stewards Of Irreplaceable Land or SOIL. SOIL acts as a liaison between the farmer willing to take on apprentices and those wishing to work and learn on an farm which uses sustainable practices.



This project was established in 1989, to address three goals. This program was initiated;



To encourage the growth of sustainable agriculture.

To expose potential apprentices to a rural lifestyle. For those with little or no farming experience it can offer a valuable hands on learning environment in which to acquire the basic skills or even provide the basis for an agricultural career.

To assist the farmer with the necessary support required to successfully run their organic operation. The farmers and farm community can also benefit greatly from the influx of new ideas, energy and enthusiasm of apprentices.



There is a wide scope of the different kinds Canadian farms available. You could choose to work with farmers producing nutritious food for a market garden operation. Discover the enormous potential of growing healthy vegetables in raised beds, using natural fertilizers, and biological pest control. Learn the basics of animal husbandry while working on a small dairy farm or on the expanse of a large cattle ranch. Experience first hand the advantages that can be gained by working with draft horses or developing the knowledge and skills necessary to properly care for fruit trees. The opportunities are endless.