Welcome, Prospective Apprentice!
Legacy Farms is a supportive, real-world training environment for neurodivergent individuals who want to grow personally and professionally through hands-on garden work.
You may be a good fit if you are:
Transitioning from school, therapy, or supported programs into the general workforce
Curious about gardening and farm work
Experienced in work or school and ready to focus on personal development
Looking to build vocational and professional skills in a calm, understanding environment
You do not need prior work or garden experience. You do need a willingness to learn, reflect, and grow.
We have a variety of opportunities with graduated levels of skills development, so we can meet you where you are. These include opportunities for individuals who have never held a job but want to learn, for neurodivergent individuals supplementing current jobs and/or college classes, and for paid positions.
Begin where you are, with time to learn about yourself as a worker and collaborative team member!
Our Approach
At Legacy Farms, job skills matter, but self-understanding comes first.
We focus on building:
Self-awareness
Self-regulation
Self-advocacy
These skills support success not only at the farm, but in future jobs, college, and community life. You’ll work alongside mentors in a structured yet flexible setting designed to help you learn about your strengths, understand challenges, and build confidence through meaningful work.
How THE PROGRAM Works
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.
Mentorship & On-the-Job Learning
You’ll work alongside trained mentors and fellow apprentices as we:
Grow and care for flowers and prepare floral products
Prepare orders for bouquet subscription members, partners, and markets
Mentors provide real-time coaching focused on communication, regulation, flexibility, and independence.
Building Workplace Skills
All apprentices practice core skills needed for competitive employment, including:
Arriving on time
Managing breaks
Following task lists
Cleaning up shared workspaces
Navigating challenges thoughtfully
Working respectfully with others
You’ll also learn basic organizational skills such as time-tracking and reflection using our LifeSherpa app.
Looking Ahead
We regularly review goals and progress to help plan next steps. This may include:
Continued work at Legacy Farms
Support transitioning to other jobs
Resume and application assistance
When available, apprentices may explore additional opportunities such as:
Floral production workflows
Blog writing or photography
Event support
Partner business placements
Our goal is to match your strengths with real opportunities for growth.
Sample Garden Tasks
Planting and harvesting
Weeding and composting
Watering and pruning
Preparing fresh bouquets, drying flowers, creating product bundles and market orders
As we get to know you, responsibilities may expand based on your interests and skills.
Interested? Start with our simple inquiry form below.
Program Details
Vocational Immersion Program
Tuesdays & Thursdays | March–November
9:00–11:45 AM | Ages 18+
Complete the inquiry form below.Seasonal Programs
Winter Program with A Place To Be: January–March | Ages 18+
Complete the inquiry form below.Friday Farmers (Summer): July–August | Ages 16+
Information and registration here
Partnered school programs
If you are a school interested in partnering with us, complete the inquiry form below.
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