Short-Term Program

WHAT SHOULD WE EXPECT OF THIS PROGRAM?

The Short Study Program matches interested internationals who want to learn about American farm practices with farms that enjoy teaching.  Visitors come with some basic knowledge of agriculture in general.  They are often ag students completing an internship. They want to learn, and they expect to have hands-on experience while here.

Visitors have basic English skills, with a desire to improve while here.  Hosts help visitors improve English through conversational English.

Hosts will give the visitors experience in all areas of the farm, with encouragement as the visitor tries and learns new skills. If desired, hosts will help visitors arrange other tourism opportunities in their area. Hosts also provide housing, food and health insurance (through the program), plus work boots (to avoid transferring disease).

WHEN CAN I START?

• Any time, with larger groups typically in the months of July & August.
• Processing time is between 2-4 weeks to find a farm, plus visa approval in-country.
• There is typically more availability in the months of June, July and August, but there are placements available throughout the year.

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