Public Resources
The essence of any Apprenticeship or other hands-on farmer training program is mentoring. DGA has created fact sheets, webinars, and other materials to help farmers hire the right Apprentice and to effectively share their knowledge with beginning and aspiring farmers. Whether you’re a farmer, non-profit or university educator, please feel free to download and use these materials.
DGA Training the Trainer Webinar Series
Finding the Right Apprentice
Your Apprentice's First Week
Care and Feeding of Your Adult Learner
Good Communication for a Good Apprenticeship
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Tip Sheets (download)
Hiring
- Hiring Tip Sheet
- Job Interview Tip Sheet
- Interview Work Sheet
- Apprentice Candidate Ranking Scoresheet
- Onboarding Tip Sheet
- Employee Handbook Tip Sheet
- Employee Handbook Tip Sheet (editable)
- Sample Employee Agreement (editable)
Training