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Host Training Plan
Taproot Farm
| Name | George Brittenburg | [email protected] | |
| Steward(s) Selected | Quispe – | ||
| Training Start Date | 04/16/2018 | Training End Date | 11/19/2018 |
| Steward Training Hours per Week | 50 | ||
| Compensation (Stipend or Wage) | Yes | If Yes, how much/how often? | [1156] |
| Non-Monetary Compensation and Estimated Value | Farm Produce $30/month, use of vehicle $50 per month |
| Name of your Workers’ Compensation Carrier | SWIF |
| Will your Workers’ Compensation policy cover the Steward? | Yes |
| Number of Employees at training location | 12 |
| Number of Interns/Trainees/Apprentices at training location | 3 |
| Annual Revenue | $0 to $3 Million |
[Phase 1]
| Phase Name | Crop Establishment | ||
| Start Date of Phase | 04/16/2018 | End Date of Phase | 05/15/2018 |
| Primary Supervisor during this phase | George Brittenburg | Supervisor Title | Farmer/Owner |
| [email protected] | Phone Number | 4846024812 | |
| 1. Describe the Trainee/Steward’s role for this phase |
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Gaston will participate in the establishment of organic vegetable crops. In this training period we will prepare fields for planting, seed transplants in the greenhouse and transplant our seedlings to the field. |
| 2. Specific goals and objectives for this phase |
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Gaston will learn the fundamentals of these three areas of crop establishment. He will be able to use basic farm equipment for secondary field preparation; he will be able to tend to the crop propagation greenhouse and sow crops for transplant; and he will learn to use the mechanical transplanter. |
| 3. Primary Supervisor’s qualifications |
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12 years farm experience; 9 years ownership of farm |
| 4. What plans are in place for the Trainee/Steward to participate in cultural activities while in the United States? |
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Gaston will enjoy group gatherings with our local farming community and participate in seasonal holiday activities. We will also visit Washington, DC. |
| 5. Specific knowledge, skills, or techniques to be learned during this phase? |
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Crop establishment and care/harvest |
| 6. How specifically will this knowledge, skills, or techniques be taught? Include methodology of training and chronology/syllabus. |
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-Gaston will work under George in the greenhouses to sow, plant and care for greenhouse transplants and crops. |
| 7. How will the Trainee/Steward’s acquisition of new skills and competencies be measured? |
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Gaston’s competency will be measured directly by George, who has much experience training people in the field. |
| 8. Additional Phase Remarks (optional) |
[Phase 2]
| Phase Name | Summer Harvest and Fall Planting | ||
| Start Date of Phase | 05/15/2018 | End Date of Phase | 09/01/2018 |
| Primary Supervisor during this phase | George Brittneburg | Supervisor Title | Farmer, Owner |
| [email protected] | Phone Number | 4846024812 | |
| 1. Describe the Trainee/Steward’s role for this phase |
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Gaston will aid in the harvest and care of late spring and summer crops and help to establish fall crops. |
| 2. Specific goals and objectives for this phase |
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Gaston will learn the techniques and skills of harvest and packing produce. |
| 3. Primary Supervisor’s qualifications |
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12 years farm experience; 9 years ownership of farm |
| 4. What plans are in place for the Trainee/Steward to participate in cultural activities while in the United States? |
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During this phase we will enjoy holiday activities together and travel to farmers’ market. |
| 5. Specific knowledge, skills, or techniques to be learned during this phase? |
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Harvest |
| 6. How specifically will this knowledge, skills, or techniques be taught? Include methodology of training and chronology/syllabus. |
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-Gaston will work closely with George to learn to harvest summer crops such as tomatoes and summer squash. |
| 7. How will the Trainee/Steward’s acquisition of new skills and competencies be measured? |
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Gaston’s competency will be measured directly by George, who has much experience training people in the field. |
| 8. Additional Phase Remarks (optional) |
[Phase 3]
| Phase Name | Fall Harvest and Cover Cropping | ||
| Start Date of Phase | 09/01/2018 | End Date of Phase | 11/19/2018 |
| Primary Supervisor during this phase | George Brittenburg | Supervisor Title | Farmer/Owner |
| [email protected] | Phone Number | 4846024812 | |
| 1. Describe the Trainee/Steward’s role for this phase |
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Gaston will learn how to harvest and store fall crops. He will learn cover cropping techniques to protect the soil while it is resting and to increase soil fertility. |
| 2. Specific goals and objectives for this phase |
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Gaston will learn proficiency in cover crop establishment and fall crop harvest. |
| 3. Primary Supervisor’s qualifications |
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12 years farm experience; 9 years ownership of farm |
| 4. What plans are in place for the Trainee/Steward to participate in cultural activities while in the United States? |
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In the fall we will hike, host a farm gathering, celebrate halloween and visit NYC. |
| 5. Specific knowledge, skills, or techniques to be learned during this phase? |
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Gaston will learn proficiency in cover crop establishment and fall crop harvest. |
| 6. How specifically will this knowledge, skills, or techniques be taught? Include methodology of training and chronology/syllabus. |
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-Gaston will work with George and harvest crew to bring in the fall harvest |
| 7. How will the Trainee/Steward’s acquisition of new skills and competencies be measured? |
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Gaston’s competency will be measured directly by George, who has much experience training people in the field. |
| 8. Additional Phase Remarks (optional) |
