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Host Training Plan
Clark Organic Farm, Inc.
| Name | Andrew M Rodgers | [email protected] | |
| Steward(s) Selected | Erick Steward Castillo Jara – | ||
| Training Start Date | 03/16/2023 | Training End Date | 11/14/2023 |
| Steward Training Hours per Week | 50, sometimes more in peak season | ||
| Compensation (Stipend or Wage) | $500/week | If Yes, how much/how often? | [1156] |
| Non-Monetary Compensation and Estimated Value | $11,000 (est. Free Housing, utilities including internet and cable tv, use of farm truck, insurance, etc.) veggies and fruit grown on farm, access to many cultural activities. ) |
| Name of your Workers’ Compensation Carrier | Farm Family |
| Will your Workers’ Compensation policy cover the Steward? | Yes |
| Number of Employees at training location | 5 |
| Number of Interns/Trainees/Apprentices at training location | 2 |
| Annual Revenue | $0 to $3 Million |
[Phase 1]
| Phase Name | Orientation | ||
| Start Date of Phase | 03/16/2023 | End Date of Phase | 03/30/2023 |
| Primary Supervisor during this phase | Andrew M Rodgers | Supervisor Title | Farm Manager |
| [email protected] | Phone Number | 9788368687 | |
| 1. Describe the Trainee/Steward’s role for this phase |
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To learn the systems utilized at Clark Farm, including our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model. |
| 2. Specific goals and objectives for this phase |
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To understand and be able to carry out tasks on the farm, as listed below. |
| 3. Primary Supervisor’s qualifications |
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Andrew Rodgers, Farm manager w/ 20+ years organic farming 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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Participation in CRAFT, Farm social events, Family get togethers, can attend Several churches near the farm, Trips to the beach |
| 5. Specific knowledge, skills, or techniques to be learned during this phase? |
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Organic livestock care (hens, pigs, goats, and sheep) / Safely operation of farm vehicles / Introduction to farm tractors /Greenhouse care & seeding |
| 6. How specifically will this knowledge, skills, or techniques be taught? Include methodology of training and chronology/syllabus. |
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Hands on, real time orientation. Trainee will learn on the job. As time passes, the trainee will work more independently. |
| 7. How will the Trainee/Steward’s acquisition of new skills and competencies be measured? |
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daily check-ins, evaluations and corrections until the trainee is competent in the tasks |
| 8. Additional Phase Remarks (optional) |
[Phase 2]
| Phase Name | Vegetable Production & Livestock Care | ||
| Start Date of Phase | 03/30/2023 | End Date of Phase | 11/14/2023 |
| Primary Supervisor during this phase | Andrew M Rodgers | Supervisor Title | Farm Manager |
| [email protected] | Phone Number | 9788368687 | |
| 1. Describe the Trainee/Steward’s role for this phase |
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Trainee will assist in all aspects of organic vegetable production and livestock care. |
| 2. Specific goals and objectives for this phase |
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Grow organic vegetables and berries, livestock maintenance |
| 3. Primary Supervisor’s qualifications |
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Andrew Rodgers, Farm manager w/ 19 years organic farming 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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Participation in CRAFT, Farm social events, Family get togethers, can attend Several churches near the farm, |
| 5. Specific knowledge, skills, or techniques to be learned during this phase? |
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Field prep / Transplanting /Fertilizing /Pest control /Irrigating /Weeding/ Harvesting /Washing/storing /Moving livestock / |
| 6. How specifically will this knowledge, skills, or techniques be taught? Include methodology of training and chronology/syllabus. |
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Hands on, real time orientation. Trainee will learn on the job. As time passes, the trainee will work more independently. |
| 7. How will the Trainee/Steward’s acquisition of new skills and competencies be measured? |
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Working alongside supervisor. Constant check-ins |
| 8. Additional Phase Remarks (optional) |
[Phase 3]
| Phase Name | |||
| Start Date of Phase | End Date of Phase | ||
| Primary Supervisor during this phase | Supervisor Title | ||
| Phone Number | |||
| 1. Describe the Trainee/Steward’s role for this phase |
| 2. Specific goals and objectives for this phase |
| 3. Primary Supervisor’s qualifications |
| 4. What plans are in place for the Trainee/Steward to participate in cultural activities while in the United States? |
| 5. Specific knowledge, skills, or techniques to be learned during this phase? |
| 6. How specifically will this knowledge, skills, or techniques be taught? Include methodology of training and chronology/syllabus. |
| 7. How will the Trainee/Steward’s acquisition of new skills and competencies be measured? |
| 8. Additional Phase Remarks (optional) |
