Organic Produce & Job Training for Youth
Position: Farm Intern
Number of openings: 2
Who should apply? This is an excellent position for a college student or someone interested in sustainable mixed vegetable production.
Responsibilities
Fieldwork: Implement daily priorities and policies as determined by farm owner and farm manager. Lead and perform field work, including planting, cultivation, irrigation, harvesting, post-harvest handling of crops; assist with mushroom production, equipment maintenance, repair and requisition, greenhouse and high tunnel maintenance and supervision and property landscaping; Identify crop selection including crops specific to Southeast Asia.
Marketing and Business Development: Possibly represent farm at weekly farmers markets or CSA pickup site; ensure delivery of produce to wholesale customers; manage produce allocation among market, wholesale and CSA; possibly contribute to newsletter, website, social media presence and marketing materials. Potential to participate in budgeting, crop rotation planning, crop/variety selection, capital project planning exists.
Administrative: Ensure work is documented; sales are recorded and organic certification documentation requirements are met.
Educational Opportunities: In addition to on the job training you will have access to farm tour opportunities and access to conferences. For those who are interested we also offer a more academic approach to farming through prescribed readings and informal reflection.
Start date- Between April 15th and May 15th.
End date- August 31st or beyond
Requirements:
Enthusiasm and Curiosity about Farming
Strong work ethic- stamina is more important than strength
Driver’s License
Ability to do physical labor for long periods of time.
Six months of experience farming or horticultural experience with the application of sustainable agriculture principles and organic farming preferred
Compensation: A weekly stipend based on the number of hours worked will be provided. Access to free produce.
Housing: At this time we cannot offer housing.
To Apply: Please forward resume, cover letter, and two references to Marc at thefarmatourhouse@
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