Mentee Application

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Mentee application for the Marbleseed Mentorship Program
Mentorships are available at this time in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

Learn more about the Farmer-to-Farmer Mentorship Program
** Applicants must have been operating their farm business for at least one year.

First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

Home Phone

Cell Phone

Farm / Business Name

Address, line 1*

Address, line 2

City*

Country

State*

Zip Code*

Are you certified organic?*

Yes No

How many years have you been operating your farm business?*

What crops or livestock do you produce and on how many acres?*

Where do you market your products?*

List your organic learning experiences including workshops, field days, and internships:*

Why do you want to be mentored? (Include the specific areas of production.)*

If you know of an organic farmer near you that you'd like as your mentor, please provide as much contact information as you can:

I am willing to fulfill the following expectations:

• Attend the Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference in 2027 and 2028. (You get one registration to each conference as a mentee.)
• Have the mentor visit my farm at least once during the season. (This could be done virtually)
• Visit my mentor's farm at least once during the season. (This could be done virtually)
• Communicate regularly with my mentor via phone or email about farming issues at least twice a month.
• Communicate progress with the program coordinator, periodically throughout the year via emails, phone, or by responding to written surveys.

Yes, I agree to the expectations.*

Veteran of U.S. Military or National Guard

Yes No

Beginning Farmer

No Selection with <1 year experience, menos de 1 año de experiencia with 1-3 years experience, entre 1-3 años de experiencia with 4-6 years of experience, entre 4-6 años de experiencia with 7-10 years of experience, entre 7-10 años de experiencia with 10+ years of experience, más de 10 años de experiencia

Historically Underserved Farmer or Rancher:

Occupation (check any that apply):

Farmer

Yes No

Ag Professional

Yes No

Student

Yes No

Researcher

Yes No

Veteran

Yes No

Other

Yes No

If you checked "Farmer," please specify:

Certified Organic

Yes No

Transitioning to Organic

Yes No

Non-Organic

Yes No

Beginning (10 years or less)

Yes No

While You're Here...
Sign up or change your subscription settings for Marbleseed publications and event notices.

Please select which publications you'd like to receive:

Organic Broadcaster newspaper (digital)

Yes No

Monthly e-news

Yes No

Check if you would like to receive notice about events and resources for:

In Her Boots (women farmers)

Yes No

Dairy

Yes No

Livestock / Poultry

Yes No

Flowers / Herbs

Yes No

Row Crops / Forage

Yes No

LGBTQI Farmers

Yes No

Vegetables / Fruits

Yes No

Notes

Submit Application

Success! Your application has been submitted. You will receive a confirmation email shortly.

Applications will be reviewed and matches made in December.

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