Our 7-Step Train-to-Work Process

Legacy Farms follows a 7-step, train-to-work process tailored to each apprentice’s needs and goals. Progression is based on readiness, not speed. For more information about our Apprenticeship program, start here.

Steps 1-3

Getting Started

1. Application & Interview
 Complete our online inquiry. We’ll follow up with a conversation to learn more about you.

2. Initial Training (8–10 weeks)
 You’ll begin as a trainee, learning foundational garden tasks while also exploring:

  • Your interests

  • Your strengths

  • Areas for personal and professional growth

3. Review & Transition
 At the end of this phase, we’ll meet to review your progress, discuss personal goal-setting, and decide together what comes next.

Steps 4–6

Continued Training & Increased Responsibility (8-10 weeks)

4. Responsibility Agreement & Goal-Setting
 We’ll agree on expectations and identify one or more personal development goals (self-awareness, self-regulation, organization, or self-advocacy).

5. Mentorship On the Job
 You’ll work with trained mentors and a team as we grow, tend, and prepare flowers, herbs, and produce for partners, CSA members, and farmers’ markets.

6. Time-Tracking & Workplace Paperwork
 All apprentices learn core organizational habits like time-tracking and reflection (using our Life Sherpa app).
Paid apprentices also complete standard employment paperwork (W-2, direct deposit) and receive regular paychecks.

Step 7

Planning What’s Next

7. Define Future Goals & Review Performance
 We review your personal and professional goals and help you plan next steps. That may include:

  • Continued work at Legacy Farms (if openings are a fit)

  • Support transitioning to another job

  • Resume and application help

  • Exploring additional or new responsibilities at Legacy Farms based on your strengths and interests (sales, photography, events, public speaking, writing, floral production)