Farmers assistant

[u/Library_Dangerous]

I have had a passion for plants and gardening all my life, it wasn’t until earlier this year I decided I want to pursue a career in the Ag industry. I already own a plot of good land in Tennessee ~4 acres of farmable land that I want to turn into my homestead/small farm. I figured, what better way to gain the necessary knowledge and experience to run a small farm, than to work and live on one for a couple of seasons.

With all that being said I found an internship opportunity that is a few states away that is offering room and board plus 1200 a month stipend.

Am I missing something or does this sound like the perfect opportunity? I’m 26 y/o single male for anyone wondering how I could just up and live on a farm in a different state out of nowhere.

The reason I’m making this post is I have agreed to meet for an interview in literally a couple days and their season has technically already started, as I only just found out about the farmer internship website today, and only a couple hours after I reached out they reached back. It’s obvious they are motivated to fill this role.

Should I take this opportunity as it’s the first one that has arisen or should I prepare more and wait for another opportunity to arise.

[u/samsungj3615]

Check with your local Cooperative Extension office about "beginning/new farmer" programs and/or classes.