Hosts for the Agriculture Workforce Development Program
ADWP Supports Farmers and Ranchers with Wage Reimbursement
Host agricultural food producers in Arizona are eligible for up to $10,000 in wage reimbursement per apprentice, up to two apprentices per year. Apprentices can’t be former or current employees or immediate relatives of the host farm owner or manger. Preference will be given for organizations in rural or tribal areas or owned or operated by historically underserved populations, including beginning, social disadvantaged, or veterans.
Testimonials
Our goals with the program are to teach others about safe, sustainable farming and provide an opportunity to learn about hydroponic greenhouse growing, vermiculture, edible flower farming & more. By teaching an apprentice how to grow food and participate in the local food movement it will help us to be a more independent & interdependent community.
– statement from Bloomin' Food Farm
"I have a 7-acre Agricultural Land Use Permit issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to farm on the Ganado Irrigation System. I have been growing our Navajo White traditional corn, various squashes, pumpkins, grasses, legumes, and cover crops for over 25 years. I have been inspired to keep my Navajo culture alive through the food crops I produce, mainly, the corn products derived from our traditional corn."
– Teresa Showa
"Our Cruz Farm apprentice Adrian, is doing a great job. He’s learning quickly and is indispensable to our farm operations. Adrian’s apprenticeship has also included biosecurity training, as we are working to prevent the spread of avian flu. We’re proud of creating greater awareness of the importance of biosecurity in safeguarding food production and human health."
– Gabriel Cruz