Iowa’s female military veterans interested in exploring careers in sustainable agriculture are invited to participate in a new project sponsored by Women, Food & Agriculture Network (WFAN). Those selected will spend 10 weeks working with an established female farmer in Iowa. They will learn skills related to production, harvest, post-harvest handling and marketing.
WFAN will pay a stipend of $50 a week to help offset expenses. Mentor farms will offer a compensation package including an hourly wage and in some cases room and board. To learn more or to apply, go to http://wfan.org/on-farm-mentee-application-2014.