Organic Apprenticeship Scheme

Developed in close partnership with our growers, the Soil Association Organic Apprenticeship Scheme is a two year work-based placement with an organic farmer or grower. Farm based work is combined with a series of structured seminars to build upon the practical knowledge gained out in the field.

The Organic Apprenticeship Scheme produces well-rounded and experienced individuals with specialist skills and a broad knowledge of organic agriculture and food businesses.

So far our apprentices have been primarily on horticultural placements. However this year we have started to offer placements in agriculture and on mixed farms.

Find out more

• Download and read the Organic Apprenticeship Scheme information pack [PDF, 1.9 MB] 
• Information about becoming a host farm
• How the scheme is structured
• Latest news and placements

How to apply to be an apprentice

When apprenticeship placements are confirmed we advertise them on our News and placements page. We also email them out to everyone on our mailing list.

Keep in touch

• Join our email list and receive updates on the scheme - email apprenticeship@soilassociation.org
• Visit our Facebook page
• To speak to someone about the scheme contact Rachel Harries on 0117 987 4601.
   

Our partners

The Organic Apprenticeship Scheme is run in partnership with the Organic Growers Alliance and the Organic Advisory Service.