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Host Training Plan
Empower School & Farm
| Name | Bobby Wilson Walker Jr. | [email protected] | |
| Steward(s) Selected | Daisy Chepkemboi Bett – | ||
| Training Start Date | 03/20/2023 | Training End Date | 06/20/2023 |
| Steward Training Hours per Week | 35 hours per week | ||
| Compensation (Stipend or Wage) | Short or Educational Program Stipend (pre-arranged w/ MESA) | If Yes, how much/how often? | [1156] |
| Non-Monetary Compensation and Estimated Value | $4,500.00 |
| Name of your Workers’ Compensation Carrier | None |
| Will your Workers’ Compensation policy cover the Steward? | No, exempt |
| Number of Employees at training location | 2 |
| Number of Interns/Trainees/Apprentices at training location | 5 |
| Annual Revenue | $0 to $3 Million |
[Phase 1]
| Phase Name | Orientation to our farm. | ||
| Start Date of Phase | 03/20/2023 | End Date of Phase | 04/20/2023 |
| Primary Supervisor during this phase | Bob W Walker Jr. | Supervisor Title | Director/Empower School & Farm |
| [email protected] | Phone Number | 3529780509 | |
| 1. Describe the Trainee/Steward’s role for this phase |
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The role of the Trainee for this phase will be to assist with operations while receiving a basic operations orientation and becoming acquainted with other farm personnel. |
| 2. Specific goals and objectives for this phase |
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To become familiar with the values, goals, schedules and routines of the Empower School & Farm Program. |
| 3. Primary Supervisor’s qualifications |
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The Supervisor has managed the Empower Farm operations during the last 9 years. |
| 4. What plans are in place for the Trainee/Steward to participate in cultural activities while in the United States? |
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The Trainee will participate in partnership activities with local civic, religious, educational and government agencies. |
| 5. Specific knowledge, skills, or techniques to be learned during this phase? |
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The Trainee will gain a general knowledge of sustainable micro-intensive farm systems and techniques. |
| 6. How specifically will this knowledge, skills, or techniques be taught? Include methodology of training and chronology/syllabus. |
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The trainee will participate in an educational program that includes classes, farm tours, and discussion led by expert farmers, Empower Farm staff, and agricultural professionals. The Trainee can expect a variety of approaches to learning, from traditional classroom settings to experiential on-farm settings. |
| 7. How will the Trainee/Steward’s acquisition of new skills and competencies be measured? |
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The Trainee will maintain a journal and make weekly submissions to their Supervisor. The Supervisor will facilitate formal in-person evaluation sessions with the Trainee. |
| 8. Additional Phase Remarks (optional) |
[Phase 2]
| Phase Name | Operations Management | ||
| Start Date of Phase | 04/20/2023 | End Date of Phase | 06/20/2023 |
| Primary Supervisor during this phase | Bob W Walker Jr. | Supervisor Title | Director |
| [email protected] | Phone Number | 3529780509 | |
| 1. Describe the Trainee/Steward’s role for this phase |
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The Trainee will take on responsibility of managing delegated tasks. |
| 2. Specific goals and objectives for this phase |
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The goals are continued knowledge acquisition and taking on specific delegated responsibilities. |
| 3. Primary Supervisor’s qualifications |
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Bob Walker has 15 years of farm management experience. |
| 4. What plans are in place for the Trainee/Steward to participate in cultural activities while in the United States? |
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The Trainee will participate in partnership activities with local civic, religious, educational and government agencies. |
| 5. Specific knowledge, skills, or techniques to be learned during this phase? |
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The specific skills, knowledge and techniques to be learned will be: Conservation Agriculture; Greenhouse/Propagation; Cultivation/Weed Management; Irrigation Systems; Entomology/Integrated Pest Management; Post-harvest Handling/Food Safety; Tractors/Equipment; Cover Crops/Crop Rotation; Season Extension; Basic Animal Husbandry and Introduction to Farm Business. |
| 6. How specifically will this knowledge, skills, or techniques be taught? Include methodology of training and chronology/syllabus. |
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The trainee will participate in an educational program that includes classes, farm tours, and discussion led by expert farmers, Empower Farm staff, and agricultural professionals. The Trainee can expect a variety of approaches to learning, from traditional classroom settings to experiential on-farm settings. |
| 7. How will the Trainee/Steward’s acquisition of new skills and competencies be measured? |
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The Trainee will maintain a journal and make weekly submissions to their Supervisor. The Supervisor will facilitate formal in-person evaluation sessions with the Trainee. |
| 8. Additional Phase Remarks (optional) |
[Phase 3]
| Phase Name | Supervision Experience | ||
| Start Date of Phase | 06/20/2023 | End Date of Phase | 05/31/2021 |
| Primary Supervisor during this phase | Bob W Walker Jr. | Supervisor Title | Director |
| [email protected] | Phone Number | 3529780509 | |
| 1. Describe the Trainee/Steward’s role for this phase |
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The Trainee will be responsible for the supervision of farm operations and farm interns. |
| 2. Specific goals and objectives for this phase |
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The specific goals and objectives of this phase will be to develop strong leadership, organizational and communication skills. |
| 3. Primary Supervisor’s qualifications |
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The Supervisor has managed the farm internship program during the last 7 years. |
| 4. What plans are in place for the Trainee/Steward to participate in cultural activities while in the United States? |
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The trainee will help with the recruitment of farm interns through different social networks. This may include some travel to different events for making presentations and networking. |
| 5. Specific knowledge, skills, or techniques to be learned during this phase? |
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The Trainee will learn planning, time & resource management, communication and conflict resolution skills. |
| 6. How specifically will this knowledge, skills, or techniques be taught? Include methodology of training and chronology/syllabus. |
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Along with the daily routines of supervising farm interns, the Trainee will be given leadership development reading assignments, research projects and opportunity to participate in seminars and conferences. |
| 7. How will the Trainee/Steward’s acquisition of new skills and competencies be measured? |
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There will be ongoing assessments of the Trainees leadership skill development. |
| 8. Additional Phase Remarks (optional) |
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