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From the Apr 27, 2009 Issue of Agri-News | |
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Employers must own or rent a farming operation in Alberta producing a minimum of $25,000 worth of farm commodities. Employees must be residents of Alberta, between 15 and 24 years-of-age and cannot be a direct relative of the employer. The program requires that employees are paid at least minimum wage (increased to $8.80 per hour this year).
Farm safety is an emphasis in the program, and all employees and employers are required to review a safety CD together. Employees must complete and pass a safety quiz based on the information on the CD in order to be accepted into the program.
Each farming operation is eligible for one employee and must provide full time supervision. The work done by the employee should be directly related to the farming operation. The program does not cover domestic or child care tasks.
It is important for the employee to have or apply for a Social Insurance Number as soon as possible, and they must not be working elsewhere or attending school during the program months.
This is an opportunity for Alberta youth to gain farm work experience and perhaps increase their interest in pursuing a career in agriculture.
Application forms and more program information are available on Alberta Agriculture's website, www.agriculture.alberta.ca or by calling the Ag-Info Centre at 310-FARM (3276). The application deadline is May 31, 2009. Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis.
Contact:
Betty Birch
310-FARM (3276)
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This information published to the web on April 22, 2009.
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