Local farmer Jill Beebout, of Blue Gate Farm, is hoping her farm can serve as a training ground for an aspiring farmer during the 2017 growing season.

Jill is among 14 experienced farmers from around Iowa who have committed to hire an employee through the Practical Farmers of Iowa Labor 4 Learning program. Practical Farmers’ Labor 4 Learning program helps fill this need by connecting aspiring farmers seeking paid on-farm training with experienced farmers looking for eager employees, and by emphasizing additional training on topics such as finances, marketing and other skills vital to running a farm business. Jill was approved to serve as a trainer farm by a committee of Practical Farmers of Iowa members. For full job details, dates and information on how to contact Jill to apply click here