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Description
La Paix Herb Farm is an organic farm, using organic techniques since 1981.
Duties:
Workshops, tours, landscaping, hands-on organic farming, public relations, marketing, packaging, interaction with both the WV Herb Association, the Mountain State Organic and Growers Assoc. and many Environmental groups are all part of the apprenticeship program at La Paix.
The program is based on a behavior contract each party writes, e.g. one of my apprentices wanted to learn to cook.
Terms:
The apprenticeship can last 2 - 6 months, depending on both parties agreement.
An efficiency apartment over the root cellar is the apprentice quarters.
Stipend is $50/week plus room and board.
Application Instructions:
Please see my website for more information about La Paix and to see some of my former apprentices.
Two apprentices had arrangements with their colleges (U. of Pitt., WV Wesleyan College) in which they earned credits for working at La Paix.