Hello! Thanks for your inquiry about a working apprenticeship on our farm. Please print the questionnaire on this page or copy it into your email and return to us, so that we may begin to learn a little about you. Please feel free to add more details, more paper, or any questions or writings of your own. Don't forget to include your name and contact information, and any thing else you want to include in your application. Candidates who call first to state an interest, and then return the questionnaire within two weeks of our conversation, are regarded with the most consideration. Completed questionnaires are required for consideration. We look forward to getting acquainted as the season gets underway! Sincerely, Ken and Gail Kuhns |
What type of apprenticeship do you anticipate? Why do you want to farm? Why in the Rockies?
What type of routines, study text, work hours, do you envision?
What monetary stipend or other amenities do you expect in exchange for your work?
What length of stay do you foresee?
Would anyone be joining you during your stay?
Are there specific dates during the season you would need to be gone from the farm?
To help us better plan living arrangements; please tell us your age and gender.
With numerous people in our house, what might your concerns be?
Are you willing to share sleeping quarters and bathroom space with others?
Do you have sleeping bag and camping gear?
Do you have particular eating habits, food preferences, or allergies?
Physical work and farming go together. Comment on your health: ability to lift 50 lbs., knee and back strength, working long, hot days, ability to handle stress.
What personal interests and hobbies do you enjoy?
Do you have any pets?
Do you have your own transportation?
What skills, ideas and energy will you bring to this apprenticeship?
Are you willing/able to come for an interview or be here for a two week trial period?
Please provide work references. Resumes are optional. Return via email, fax or snail mail to:
Ken and Gail Kuhns
Peach Valley CSA
3465 Peach Valley
Road (214)
Silt, Colorado 81652
Phone: (970) 876-2850
Fax: (970) 876-2857
E-mail: pvcsawco@rof.net