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What we have to offer: 

Herb N Ewe has a program for students and adults who have always wanted to learn more about herbs, business and gardening.  We can provide educational opportunities in more then just herbs, gardening and decorative use. We also provide basic educational skills in the Culinary Arts.  Ever wonder if you were meant to own a restaurant?  This is the perfect opportunity to discover if it's the life for you.  Not only will you learn food preparation, storage and presentation but also the financial aspect of running a profitable restaurant. All aspects of the food and hospitality industry are a major part of the operations at Herb N Ewe. We host a small lunch program daily, various size groups from 12 to 75 guests to full service weddings. Tea parties are also a common place menu at the herb farm with a variety of sweet to savory foods enhanced by exotic teas such as white peony tea and a vanilla cream. 

Ever had a great idea for a product and always wanted to know how to mass manufacture and then market a product? Herb N Ewe produces and manufactures a line of copper garden markers for the green goods industry to retail in garden centers garden shops and for catalog sales. We'll give you insight on how to produce and promote your product.

Customer relations are an important aspect at the Herb Farm and with the variety of services that Herb N Ewe provides; your sure to experience a lot of situations that will build your confidence and ability enough to become an expert in customer relationship skills. 

The apprentice program structure is based on the seasons:  We except up to five participants each quarter beginning with the summer season starting June 1; lasting three months in time.  Participants can reapply for an additional quarter.  Applications are available here on line or by contacting us at the Herb Farm at (740) 323-2264.

In addition to the application we will also require a behavior contract that will be review periodically. 

Apprentice Accommodations and Incentives: 

We will provide room and board.  Living accommodations will be at our desecration depending on your needs.  We have several options and at times team up with other businesses and community organizations. 

Meals will be mainly at the Herb Farm and may also be packaged and transported to your living quarters for some evening meals. Some breakfast and snack foods will be supplied for your use at the house.  

We also have available at the farm a six person hot tub; providing you with a pizza party /relaxation evening once a week.

In addition to room and board we will provide a small stipend each week for necessary and personal items.  

What we expect!  

We require that you provide us with  40 hours for educational work. We strive to provide you with the experience that you are seeking but reserve the right to require you to assist with other tasks on hand. 

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Medical- Are you taking any medications? 

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Apprenticeship / Intern Application 

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Doing what time (quarter) are you available to apprentice? 

What are your goals or interests in becoming a farm apprentice? 

What particular farm experience or skills are you most interested in? List the three most important. 

Please list the schools you have attended, degrees and /or major areas of study or training. 

Please list a brief history of your work experience , both paid and volunteer: 

Is the receipt of a modest stipend crucial to your ability to become an apprentice? 

Will you be able to visit the farm? If not, can you make a video presentation answering some of the questions that we will send you?