permaculture

[christopher nesbitt <christopher.nesbitt@mmrfbz.org>]

Treasure Island is in the SF bay.
On Dec 5, 2009, at 3:31 PM, M T wrote:

> I wish everyone would start saying where their land is. On this  
> list, there
> may be folks from every continent represented, let alone- from  
> almost every
> state in the U.S. This Job Corps opportunity sounds fine, but where  
> is it?
> Thanks.
>
> On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 10:50 AM, Patrick <forgeadams@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > The Treasure Island Job Corps Center Community Farm
> > TIJC was awarded funds by the Department of Labor Job Corps Center  
> > Green
> > Projects Grant Program to construct a sustainable, organic farm on a
> > three-quarter parcel within the center grounds. The farm will be  
> > constructed
> > in 2010 and operate thereafter.
> > The farm will provide organic food for students, staff, and island
> > residents; promote healthy life styles by making nutrient-rich
> > organically-grown food available; enhance student learning by  
> > educating
> > students about sustainable principles; encourage youth to learn about
> > ecology, gardening, and composting; and serve as an open gathering  
> > space for
> > community events.
> > The Community Urban Farm’s primary goal is to make organic produce  
> > readily
> > available on Center for students, staff, and island residents. Most  
> > students
> > enrolled in Job Corps come from low-income urban areas that are  
> > underserved
> > by supermarkets, making eating healthy a difficult choice. The farm  
> > attempts
> > to increase access to organic foods which are typically unavailable  
> > to
> > low-income populations due to high cost, The Center will integrate  
> > organic
> > produce into the daily menu of the cafeteria, serve organic dishes  
> > at the
> > Center’s student-run restaurant, and provide the local community  
> > with access
> > to a monthly farmers market.
> > The cultural shift associated with the implementation of the farm
> > highlights the vast effect it will have on student health and the  
> > Center’s
> > learning environment. The use of organic produce in the student-run
> > restaurant will enhance culinary students’ knowledge while  
> > simultaneously
> > providing local residents with the opportunity to taste the flavorful
> > produce of a successful harvest. By incorporating the produce into  
> > the
> > operation of the restaurant, it will allow culinary students to  
> > practice
> > what gourmet restaurants are known for—using local organically- 
> > grown produce
> > in their menus. Students will gain a greater understanding of new  
> > culinary
> > trends and heirloom varieties of produce and, ultimately, become more
> > employable in San Francisco’s large high-end restaurant market.
> > Farming is becoming an increasingly important trade and exposing  
> > students
> > to a multitude of farming techniques will strengthen their  
> > understanding of
> > agricultural production. Our food system is currently becoming more
> > localized due to the increase in the price of petro-chemicals. It is
> > becoming increasingly unfeasible to transport crops large  
> > distances. As our
> > oil supply continues to diminish food prices will continue to surge;
> > localization is the key to driving costs down while simultaneously  
> > having
> > fresh and nutrient-rich produce available for all.
> > It is critical to expose students to this reality and educate them  
> > of the
> > importance of recycling. The farm is essentially a visual  
> > demonstration of a
> > closed loop recycling system. The main input of the farm is food  
> > waste from
> > the cafeteria, which will be turned into a nutrient-rich organic  
> > fertilizer
> > by using a technique called vermicomposting. The compost is  
> > required for the
> > farm to operate. Students will physically see their food scraps be  
> > used to
> > feed the farm, which will connect them to the actual process of  
> > agricultural
> > production.
> > The greatest benefit of farming is that is allows anyone with an  
> > interest
> > to participate. The farm will develop student work ethic and give  
> > them the
> > skill-set required to become urban farmers. It will teach students  
> > how to
> > develop high yields in small areas. The hope is that students that
> > participate will develop a skill-set that they can bring home to  
> > their
> > low-income communities after they graduate. The farm’s purpose is  
> > to educate
> > our community about urban agriculture, hopefully change the status  
> > quo and
> > bring nutrient-rich produce into the underserved areas of our  
> > society.
> >
> > CLASSIFICATION & COMPENSATION:
> > Full time / Salary / Exempt / Compensation: DOE
> > QUALIFICATIONS:
> > Bachelor’s Degree and degree or certification in agricultural studies
> > required. Five years minimum experience with agriculture operations  
> > and
> > management. Teaching experience required. Previous experience with
> > nutritional education programs, organic crop production, and Spanish
> > language proficiency preferred.
> > ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
> > 1.  Supervise the construction phase of the new Treasure Island  
> > Community
> > Farm and its subsequent educational agricultural programs.
> > 2.  Responsible for budget tracking and providing supervision and  
> > expertise
> > for farm projects, such as installation of garden beds, orchards,  
> > irrigation
> > system, composting systems, etc.
> > 3.  Considerable knowledge of the techniques and methods involved in
> > planning, organizing and coordinating recruitment and training  
> > programs for
> > volunteers and students.
> > 4.  Responsible for daily maintenance of farm, equipment, and farm’s
> > life-cycle (seedling propagation, crop planning, planting, amending,
> > cultivating, pest management, crop rotation, pruning, animal  
> > husbandry,
> > beekeeping, making compost, harvesting, etc.).
> > 5.  Communicate and enforce farm and greenhouse procedures and  
> > maintenance
> > schedules to program participants.
> > 6. Develop a horticultural education program to teach Job Corps  
> > students
> > about farm operations and involve vocational trades in farm’s daily
> > operations.
> > 7.  Provide initial student orientation, screening and training;  
> > develop
> > and implement training programs.
> > 8. Develop materials, manuals, and resource information for  
> > volunteers,
> > staff and students.
> > 9. Develop and handles volunteer/student work schedules and  
> > assignments.
> > 10. Maintain records on volunteers and students time contributed to  
> > the
> > farm as well as farm records on inputs and outputs.
> > 11. Organize volunteer program to assist with farm’s operation and  
> > create
> > marketing program to encourage community participation in the  
> > program.
> > 12. Establish and maintain community linkages and serves as the  
> > primary
> > contact and resource to outside organizations that want to  
> > participate in
> > the farm’s operation.
> > 13. Considerable knowledge of available resources within the local  
> > Bay Area
> > community.
> > 14. Develop appreciation and incentive programs for members of the
> > volunteer staff.
> > 15. Develop news media announcements and other recruitment  
> > information aids
> > such as brochures, newsletters, and fliers and Participate in  
> > promotional
> > and public relations activities for the Treasure Island Community  
> > Farm.
> > 16.  Assist in scheduling, designing, planning, developing, staging  
> > and
> > staffing special events.
> > 17. Ability to plan and organize a variety of programs for groups of
> > various sizes and establish and maintain effective working  
> > relationships
> > with a wide variety of people.
> > 18. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
> > 19. Manage the overall performance benchmarks of TIJC Community Farm.
> > 20. Perform other duties as assigned.
> >
> > Interested parties should e-mail a resume, cover letter and  
> > references to:
> > Willow Rosenthal, TIJC Farm Consultant; willow@cityslickerfarms.org
> >
> > Equal Opportunity Statement: All qualified candidates will receive
> > consideration for all positions without regard to race, color,  
> > religion,
> > sex, age, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital
> > status, sexual orientation, or other non-merit factors.
> >
> >
> >
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Christopher Nesbitt

Maya Mountain Research Farm
San Pedro Columbia, Toledo
PO 153 Punta Gorda Town, Toledo
BELIZE,
Central America

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