Farmer and Rancher Mentoring (FARM) Program

Application Process

1. Review Mentor Bios: Review mentor information at https://asdevelop.org/farm before completing application

2. Complete Online Application Form: Submit through the FARM Intern Application portal at https://asdevelop.org/farm-intern-application/

3. Provide Required Information:
- Contact information (name, email, phone, address)
- Preferred form of communication
- Transportation availability

4. Answer Experience Questions:
- Current agricultural experience level (options: no experience, less than 1 year, 1-3 years, more than 3 years)
- Training or education received in agriculture (apprenticeships, formal education, mentorship, conferences, workshops, publications)
- Gaps in education, skills, or experiences you hope to address
- Farming plans for the coming season
- Long-term farming plans for the future

5. Select Mentors: Choose up to two mentor preferences from available list

6. Confirm Program Requirements: Acknowledge understanding of:
- Responsibility to communicate with mentor throughout program
- Required attendance at FARM Intern orientation meeting in spring
- Requirement to complete 200 hours of hands-on learning
- Requirement to submit at least 2 blogs during internship
- Requirement to submit timesheets monthly

7. Provide Demographics (Optional): Age, gender, ethnicity, military status, income level, employment status, education level, tobacco/coal industry background, substance use disorder impact

8. Interview: All applicants will be contacted with interview information

Required Materials

• Contact information
• Agricultural experience summary
• Education/training background
• Learning goals and expected outcomes
• Farm business plans (current and long-term)

Submission Format

• Online form submission through ASD website