Become an apprentice by offering your services as a laborer or a farm hand. This is the most critical step in becoming a farmer because you are working in exchange for an opportunity to learn, or gaining more and necessary experience as you work as a hired farm hand. Since you're just starting out, you'll be entering at the bottom of the totem pole (as is the case in most careers). There are several ways to start working for a farm[2]:
Look for government run programs that cover agriculture and farming. The Center of Rural Affairs offers many different programs that new farmers can enroll in.These classes are fantastic because they link new farmers up with more experienced farmers or retiring landowners. Programs can range from getting advice from farmers, to linking up with landowners to take over their farm once they retire.[3]
Join a beginning farmer training program. There are quite a few of these that can be found through a basic internet search (just type ‘farming programs [your location]’ into your search engine.)
Join a program such as WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms.) Select your country and then explore all of the options available in your area. WWOO Farming can be a great way to get involved in organic agriculture and allows you to explore many different options because you can travel from farm to farm during your time at a WWOO Fer.[4]