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Looking to work on a homestead farm in the Great Lakes area. As my husband and I save our pennies to buy some land, I would like to gain as much knowledge and experience as I can. I have a strong back and a sharp mind and I'm fun to have around. How about sharing your farm experience with me in exchange for my help during the busy Spring and Summer? I'd prefer to learn/work on a farm with an organic garden and small stock (goats, cows, chickens). I have some experience and I'm hungry to learn more. Through the magazine, the Countryside community has already been a great source of information, so, thanks to you all!
-- Christine Webster (rubeewebster@earthlink.com), March 10, 2000
Christine! I saw your request, and I am nowhere near the great Lakes area....however, have you checked the ATTRA people in Arkansas? This is a great resource for sustainable farms. You can call them at 1-800-346-9140 and ask for their apprentice listings. This is the perfect time of the year to land a position, and there are dozens if not hundreds in their free guide, listed by state. You can also get this information on :http://www.attra.org. Good luck- M.Maggiore
-- Michelle Maggiore (mmaggior@mindspring.com), March 10, 2000.
Christine! I saw your request, and I am nowhere near the great Lakes area....however, have you checked the ATTRA people in Arkansas? This is a great resource for sustainable farms. You can call them at 1-800-346-9140 and ask for their apprentice listings. This is the perfect time of the year to land a position, and there are dozens if not hundreds in their free guide, listed by state and region. You can also get this information on :http://www.attra.org. Good luck- M.Maggiore
-- Michelle Maggiore (mmaggior@mindspring.com), March 10, 2000.
Christine, I live in Northeast Ohio, I'd be glad to answer questions for you and your mate. I don't have a job for you but will share farm experiences. My wife and I are planning to start a program here for homestead beginners. We farm with horses , raise beef , hogs ,chickens , bees etc ... not to mention gardening. Let us know if we can help. Ralph
-- Ralph Rice (Roadapple@suite224.net), October 15, 2001.