Farmer and apprentice

Apprenticeship Information

Please note: Although we are not offering the Apprenticeship/Host Farm program in 2024, we hope to offer it again in 2025. Below is information on how you can participate as an Apprentice .

Apprenticeships with Growing Growers ICT are for those who desire a deeper knowledge of how to grow fruits and vegetables as a profitable business or effective garden project. Apprentices are matched with a local host farm where the apprenticeship can be paid or volunteer and range from full-time to just a few hours a week. In addition to the hands-on experience, apprentices get one-on-one time with a mentor to learn what happens behind the scenes. There is a $250 participation fee for apprentices. This fee covers program and workshop costs and many resource materials that will be provided over the course of the program.

Please note: In 2024, apprenticeships are not being offered in Sedgwick County . We hope to offer them again in 2025. However, anyone interested in the program is encouraged to participate in the Online Course (Growing Growers: Starting a Sustainable Vegetable Farm) offered by Growing Growers Kansas City.

For questions regarding the Growing Growers program, please contact Abbey Draut (316-660-0142), Food Crops Horticulture Agent in Sedgwick County.

Important Links:

Host Farms

Apprenticeship Application

Contact Information

Abbey Draut
Food Crops Horticulture Agent
(316) 660-0142
abbeyd@ksu.edu