AD's Farm Apprenticeship Program
Overview
Join us at Amazing Discoveries for an opportunity to learn self-sufficient farming & homesteading. The messages have been given for over 130 years that we must get out of the cities! We are so close to the final events and the Lord has warned us ahead of time to prepare.
If you are eager to learn and want a good understanding of the country-living message join us!
No one can succeed in agriculture or gardening without attention to the laws involved. The special needs of every variety of plant must be studied. Different varieties require different soil and cultivation, and compliance with the laws governing each is the condition of success. The attention required in transplanting, that not even a root fiber shall be crowded or misplaced, the care of the young plants, the pruning and watering, the shielding from frost at night and sun by day, keeping out weeds, disease, and insect pests, the training and arranging, not only teach important lessons concerning the development of character, but the work itself is a means of development. In cultivating carefulness, patience, attention to detail, obedience to law, it imparts a most essential training. - Ellen White, AH 142.3
If you are eager to learn and want a good understanding of the country-living message join us!
No one can succeed in agriculture or gardening without attention to the laws involved. The special needs of every variety of plant must be studied. Different varieties require different soil and cultivation, and compliance with the laws governing each is the condition of success. The attention required in transplanting, that not even a root fiber shall be crowded or misplaced, the care of the young plants, the pruning and watering, the shielding from frost at night and sun by day, keeping out weeds, disease, and insect pests, the training and arranging, not only teach important lessons concerning the development of character, but the work itself is a means of development. In cultivating carefulness, patience, attention to detail, obedience to law, it imparts a most essential training. - Ellen White, AH 142.3
When?
We offer a flexible start and end date, depending on what specifically you would like to learn. However, the minimum stay is 6 months.
Where?
150 Mile House, British Columbia, Canada
Learn self-sufficient Farming & Homesteading
"“Out of the cities! out of the cities!”—this has been my message for years." - CH 231.2
LOCATION & accommodation & Requirements
CARIBOO.
BRITISH COLUMBIA.
CANADA.
BRITISH COLUMBIA.
CANADA.
150 Mile House, British Columbia, Canada. Located in the Southern Cariboo Region of British Columbia, experience the raw beauty of Canada while learning to farm and homestead. Nature is all around.
room & BOARD
Expect a rustic, country living experience. You will get a private cabin with access to an outhouse and shared shower. There will also be access to a communal kitchen, laundry and gym with sauna. In addition to room and board you will also get $500CAD per month.
Depending on staffing, you may be required to make your own meals.
Depending on staffing, you may be required to make your own meals.
Rules, Requirements & Expectations
- Full drivers license
- 16 years old+
- Hardworking
- Biblical Conduct
- 16 years old+
- Hardworking
- Biblical Conduct
"Again and again the Lord has instructed that our people are to take their families away from the cities, into the country, where they can raise their own provisions, for in the future the problem of buying and selling will be a very serious one." - 2SM 141
Program/ Projects
Depending on when you apprentice there will be different projects on the go. Green housing and field gardening happen every year from February to October, but when it comes to homesteading some projects may be already completed, or not started yet. The start and end date of each program are flexible but the minimum apprenticeship program is for 6 months.
Green Housing
When: Seedling Starting: February to May
Full Green Housing: February to October
Full Green Housing: February to October
What's Involved:
- Maintaining Greenhouse Temperature
- Creating Organic Potting Soil Mix
- Creating Organic Fertilizer
- Seedling Starting
- Transplanting
- Watering
- Pest Control
- Greenhouse Bed Prep
- Running Walk Behind Equipment & Hand Tools
- Pruning, Trellising & Weeding
- Harvesting
- Maintaining Greenhouse Temperature
- Creating Organic Potting Soil Mix
- Creating Organic Fertilizer
- Seedling Starting
- Transplanting
- Watering
- Pest Control
- Greenhouse Bed Prep
- Running Walk Behind Equipment & Hand Tools
- Pruning, Trellising & Weeding
- Harvesting
Field Farming
When: February to October
What's Involved:
- Ground Prep
- Thermal Composting
- Running Big Machinery
- Direct Sewing & Transplanting
- Cut Flower Gardens
- Field Watering
- Pruning, Trellising & Weeding
- Pest Control
- Mulching
- Harvesting & Processing Veggies for Market Garden Sales
- Selling at Market Gardens
- Basic Advertising and Sales
- Assisting in Garden Tours
- Hay and Grazing
- Garden Plot Development
- Ground Prep
- Thermal Composting
- Running Big Machinery
- Direct Sewing & Transplanting
- Cut Flower Gardens
- Field Watering
- Pruning, Trellising & Weeding
- Pest Control
- Mulching
- Harvesting & Processing Veggies for Market Garden Sales
- Selling at Market Gardens
- Basic Advertising and Sales
- Assisting in Garden Tours
- Hay and Grazing
- Garden Plot Development
Homesteading
When: Ongoing & Mixed in with Field Farming & Green Housing
What's Involved:
- Raw Land Development
- Creating Pasture Land
- Perimeter & Cross Fencing
- Deer Fencing
- Wells and Water Storage Methods
- Road Building
- Sustainable Logging
- Managing Water on Land & Fields
- Animal Husbandry
- Working with Draft Animals
- Solar System
- Operating Heavy Equipment
- Building & Maintenance of Cabins & Outbuildings
- Fire Prevention on the Homestead
- Orchard Development including EGW Method
- Root Cellar Construction
- Raw Land Development
- Creating Pasture Land
- Perimeter & Cross Fencing
- Deer Fencing
- Wells and Water Storage Methods
- Road Building
- Sustainable Logging
- Managing Water on Land & Fields
- Animal Husbandry
- Working with Draft Animals
- Solar System
- Operating Heavy Equipment
- Building & Maintenance of Cabins & Outbuildings
- Fire Prevention on the Homestead
- Orchard Development including EGW Method
- Root Cellar Construction
Study in agricultural lines should be the A, B, and C of the education given in our schools. This is the very first work that should be entered upon. - Ellen White, 6T 179.2
"Educate our people to get out of the cities into the country, where they can obtain a small piece of land and make a home for themselves and their children." - AH 373.2 "Get out of the cities as fast as possible." - CD 400.1
Don't Miss this Once in a Lifetime OPPORTUNITY
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog?
Unfortunately, we have a no pet policy. There are lots of farm animals already on-site including dogs, so to simplify and protect the animals we do not allow other pets.
What Kind of clothing should I bring?
Mud/winter boots, winter/rain coat and workwear are what you'll need. You will also want to have layers as we do get colder weather here so a warm winter coat and base layers are needed. Nothing above the knee, sleeveless or revealing is allowed.
Do you have wifi?
Yes, we do have WIFI. We do not have other cellphone providers however, so to stay in contact with your family you'll want a phone that allows for "WIFI calling". Otherwise you can use a land-line.
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Print and sign the Apprenticeship Rules, Requirements & Expectations Agreement prior to starting your application to have it ready for upload during the process.