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Wowowowow. 19 days in Alaska, 18 bright “nights” in a tent, 2 trips to the grocery store, 1 shower... thousands of things learned and millions of things to be grateful for. So blessed with the privilege to experience @denalinps and @calypso_farm and excited to bring the inspiration, ideas, and info I learned back to my own community. - #alaska #denali #farmertrainingprogram #calypsofarm #travel #unitedstates #thingsilearned #nationalparks #nature #outdoors #wesurvived #blessed #walkingonaglacier #glacier #camping #thejumpingpicdidntwork #ashevillenc #farming #eatlocal #supportyourlocalfarmer

Our 6 wonderful 2017 Farmers in Training arrived earlier this month, and have quickly settled in to life and learning on the farm. Hailing from the East Coast, West Coast, Mid-West, Hawaii and right here in Fairbanks, this is a diverse group with unique experiences. Carrie, Sarah, Andy, Ian, Holly and Josh will spend the next 5 months soaking in the dynamic Alaskan farming season, learning practical field and farm management skills, trying their hand at creative skills like fiber art and blacksmithing, and developing their own Whole Farm Plans. Stay tuned! 

Kohlrabi Harvest!  This season was Jace’s first time trying kohlrabi.  He’ll never go back. 

Spring Review: Here are some shots from our Farmer in Training, Jace.  Beautiful views from the top of the field, growing greenhouse veggies, shared goodies in the communal kitchen, and a cozy cabin. 

Farmer in Training, Ryker, whipping up some savoy cabbage sauerkraut on the porch yesterday.  He has had a large interest in working on ferments this season, as well as teas and other goods from foraged boreal plants.   We taste-tested the Salad Turnip, Ginger & Garlic ferments that he tried out a few weeks ago - delish! 

Hot off the Smithy!  Beautiful hooks and BBQ fork made by our Farmers in Training. 

What exactly is Calypso’s Farmer Training Program and who is it for?  Learn more about this unique program on our Website. 

To learn more about our Farmer Training Program participants and their experiences, visit our website.