Agroforestry Apprenticeship
Are you passionate about land stewardship, food systems, and ecological restoration- and looking for a hands-on pathway into conservation and agroforestry?
Apprentices gain practical experience in forest and nursery operations, crop cultivation, livestock grazing, habitat restoration, and conservation planning, with cows and poultry integrated into diversified farming systems to support soil health, nutrient cycling, and long-term sustainability.
The core of the program consists of 2,000 hours of paid, on-the-job training at Woolbank Forest Farm and Cherry Hill Eco Farm, complemented by 144 hours of related technical instruction delivered through a mix of in-person workshops, partner farm trainings, and classroom-based learning. Apprentices are employed full-time while developing the skills needed to support productive, resilient agroforestry and conservation operations, with opportunities for continued growth upon program completion.
Woolbank’s Agroforestry Apprenticeship Program provides hands-on, technical training in agroforestry systems including alley cropping, forest farming, and riparian zone management.
Apprenticeship Qualifications
At least 18 years of age with minimum of high school diploma
Willingness to work outside in various weather conditions
Reliable transportation to and from varied work sites
Interest and passion for natural resource conservation in agricultural systems
Apprenticeship Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Employer Contribution
10 sessions of third party career coaching (5 hours total)
Hybrid work Environment- field, remote, and off-site
Paid certification courses and tractor training
Work Laptop, tablet, and Stipends for work attire
Compensation Information
This is a full-time hybrid Apprenticeship with a progressive hourly wage schedule tied to completed training hours. Apprentices begin between $23.08/hr and $24.52/hr with a scheduled progression to $25.97/hour as apprenticeship hours are completed.
An apprentice will work 3 days in the field, and 2 from home.
Apprenticeship timeframe is March 30th to December 18th
Applications Now Open!
Program Partner
Cherry Hill Ecological Farm
Cherry Hill Eco Farm is a 100-acre pasture raised beef operation, highlighting the creation of biologically diverse and sustainable systems, incorporating animals, plants, micro-biota, minerals and more, They will lead a three month grazing intensive for apprentices in West Springfield, PA.