Cultivate Your Knowledge. Reconnect with the Earth.
Growing food, caring for the land, and understanding where our food comes from are skills most of us were never formally taught. Scratch-Farm Academy creates hands-on opportunities to build practical knowledge, confidence, and a deeper connection to the food and land that sustain us.
Apprenticeship Program
At Scratch-Farm, we believe education should be rooted in purpose, not paperwork. Beginning June 2027, our state-registered apprenticeship program will offer a hands-on, post-high-school pathway for those ready to build a career outside of a traditional four-year institution.
Apprentices will have the opportunity to earn certification as either a Master Farmer (Farm Manager) or Master Cook (Kitchen Manager), combining classroom learning with real-world experience on the farm and in the kitchen. Through mentorship, practical education, and meaningful work, participants will build the skills, confidence, and credentials needed to pursue careers within sustainable food systems.
Whether your passion is cultivating the land or crafting meals from its harvest, the Scratch-Farm Academy offers a direct path into work rooted in food, farming, and community—while helping prepare the next generation of growers, chefs, and changemakers.
Interested in learning more? Fill out the form below and we’ll keep you informed as the program develops.
Interested in Joining the Academy?
Fill out this application to tell us a little about yourself, the path you’re interested in, and why you’d like to be part of the Scratch-Farm Apprenticeship Program.
-Alice Waters