EP19 Who Farms Now?

At Amber Waves Farm on the eastern end of Long Island, hiring season is more than sorting résumés. It is a window into who wants to become a farmer in 2026—and what they are running toward.In this episode of the Amber Waves Farmcast, farm manager and hiring lead Amelia sits down in the greenhouse to talk through:- The difference between 9‑month apprenticeships and short‑term field crew roles.- Why applicants are leaving office jobs, marketing agencies, and graduate programs to work in the dirt.- How climate anxiety is pushing 20‑ and 30‑somethings toward hands‑on climate solutions.- What it really looks like to manage a crew of 20+ people, 12 tractors, and 45 acres.- How Amber Waves is building a work culture that’s sustainable for bodies and minds, not just the soil.If you have ever wondered:- Could I really make farming my career?- What does an apprenticeship on a teaching farm actually look like?- How are small farms part of a climate solution?…this episode is for you.👉 Learn more about Amber Waves Farm and the apprenticeship program: https://www.amberwavesfarm.org/👉 Support farmer training and local food access: https://amberwavesfarm.networkforgood.com/projects/261881-2025-end-of-year-gift?hid=NTYxNDk4MDc%3D&utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_4325715👉 Subscribe for more stories from women farmers during the International Year of the Woman Farmer: https://www.youtube.com/@amberwavesfarmNY#InternationalYearOfTheWomanFarmer #WomenInAg #AmberWavesFarm #Farmcast #FarmingApprenticeships