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FarmMate Apprenticeship Program

Practical training for young professionals across the agricultural value chain, in the field and at the Legon Post-Harvest Hub.

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FarmMate field officers inspecting a newly planted field
Seed going into the furrow

About the Program

FarmMate’s Apprenticeship Program is a structured workforce development initiative designed to equip young professionals with practical skills and industry experience across agricultural production, post-harvest operations and agribusiness management. Through hands-on training and professional development, the program builds a skilled workforce for the agricultural value chain. Its 12-month farm operations track has developed over 15 Farm Operations Specialists, with further expansion through a strategic partnership with the National Service Authority.

Apprentices learn by doing: they work alongside our field officers and agronomists with real out-grower farms, and see how the harvest moves through aggregation, sorting and processing.

What You Will Learn

Agricultural Production
Land preparation, nurseries, planting, crop nutrition and protection, irrigation and harvest, on working farms.
Post-Harvest Operations
Collection, sorting, grading and storage, and how fresh tomatoes become tomato puree.
Agribusiness Management
Working with out-growers, farm records, planning and the business of a value chain.

How the Program Works

12-Month Farm Operations Track
A full year of hands-on work through a complete growing cycle, with mentors from the FarmMate team.
National Service Partnership
Through our partnership with the National Service Authority, the program is being extended to national service personnel.
A Path into the Value Chain
Graduates of the track become Farm Operations Specialists, ready to support farmers and agribusinesses.
Requirements

Who Can Apply

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How to Apply

  1. 1
    Apply Online
    Fill in the form below and attach your CV.
  2. 2
    Shortlisting and Interview
    Shortlisted applicants are invited to an interview.
  3. 3
    Placement and Orientation
    Successful applicants are placed with a FarmMate team and site.
  4. 4
    Learn on the Job
    Twelve months of hands-on training with mentors from the FarmMate team.
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