I’m writing to you as one of this year’s farm apprentices. My journey to Oz started with a simple question inspired by the movie, Office Space – “If I had millions of dollars and the freedom to be whoever I wanted to be, what would I do with my time?” The answer was to become a farmer. Up until that point I had done all of the things I thought I was supposed to do. I earned my Masters, landed a good job, had great friends, and bought a cute house. Yet at the end of the day I was missing the fulfillment that comes with following your true passions that give life purpose and meaning. So I gave it all up and started from scratch to do something I had absolutely no knowledge in whatsoever. And it’s been the best decision I’ve ever made. Being a farmer means being able to observe how the world works and how each piece fits and works together. I’m able to serve and connect with my community in a way I wasn’t able to before. And I’ve learned all kinds of things about the world I didn’t know before (sweet potatoes and potatoes are totally different???). The apprentice program at Oz has given me such a special opportunity to explore my interests and learn in an environment that is always learning and growing. I couldn’t be more grateful to be part of this season and to learn from the incredible geniuses who make Oz the special place it is. Thank you for supporting Oz in a way the makes the apprentice program possible. Your box was filled with lots of love and gratitude.
-Caroline
Our whole apprentice crew up early with smiles to start today's CSA harvest!
From left: Ellen, Cody, Katie, Natalie, Caroline