. Agri-news. Agriculture. April 14,1997 1997 Summer Farm Employment Program With funding approved, applications will soon be available for the 1997 Summer Kami Employment Program (SFKP). "The SFKP provides Alberta's youth with the opportunity to gain farm work experience as part of Alberta's Summer Temporary Employment Program.'- says Christine Paproski. program delivery specialist with Alberta Agriculture. Food and Rural Development. "Since the program began in 19~2. it has helped more than 35,500 young people learn more about farming through practical work ; Through
. Agri-news. Agriculture. April 14,1997 1997 Summer Farm Employment Program With funding approved, applications will soon be available for the 1997 Summer Kami Employment Program (SFKP). "The SFKP provides Alberta's youth with the opportunity to gain farm work experience as part of Alberta's Summer Temporary Employment Program.'- says Christine Paproski. program delivery specialist with Alberta Agriculture. Food and Rural Development. "Since the program began in 19~2. it has helped more than 35,500 young people learn more about farming through practical work ; Through the program, full-time farmers will receive assistance to hire young Albertans from July 1 to August 31, 1997. The Alberta government pays up to half of the employee's monthly wage, to a maximum of $330 per month. Prospective employees must be between 15 and 2-4 years of age and they cannot be a relative of the employer. Employment must be a minimum of 30 hours per week. "Up to 500 young Albertans will be accepted into the 1997 ; adds Paproski. "Application forms are processed on a first-come, first-served basis and employers and employees must apply ; Application forms and program guidelines will be available on May 5 from Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development field service offices. Application forms will be accepted until all program funds are committed or until May 30, whichever comes first. "Although all producers have an equal opportunity to apply, there is so much interest in the program that a number of applicants are turned away each year. Those interested in SFEP are advised to apply ; says Paproski. Contact: Christine Paproski (403)427-3124 Producers consider diversifying There are almost 2".5 million acres dedicated to growing crops in the province of Alberta. Currently. acres are used to grow special crops by a small, but significant, group of fanners that see diversification a useful t
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