Farm Intern – Farming with Friends

Last Updated On: January 29th, 2024 at 09:29AM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
1438 Center Rd.
Hinckley, Ohio, 44233

Primary Contact: Tristan Griffin
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 8179440499
    Email: tristan@farmingwithfriends.org

Website: https://www.farmingwithfriends.org

Internship information

General Farm Description: It's an 87-acre farm in Hinckley, Ohio. We have a 400 fruit tree orchard, a flock of laying hens, a colony of rabbits, and two livestock guardian dogs. Sometime in 2024 we will add horses to this mix, and we also grow wildflowers and produce on the farm.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: Approx. May 15, 2024
Internship Ends: Approx. Aug. 15, 2024
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: March 15, 2024
Minimum Length of Stay: Approx. 3 months

Internship Details:

General Details . . .

Interns are a part of the family. As such, they are expected to contribute deeply and meaningfully toward execution of the Farming with Friends mission of restoring God’s creation through regenerative farming, employment of people with disabilities, and community engagement. Also, Farming with Friends is committed to contributing deeply and meaningfully to each of our interns professional and personal experience on the farm.

Tasks . . .

The FwF team will spend time getting to know the particular interests and skill sets of each of our interns, and will try to structure experiences that fit each particular intern. With that said, farming is often an all hands on deck activity. Interns must be prepared to engage in any farm related task (i.e. livestock, orchard, garden, fencing, equipment maintenance, etc.) or to help out on the business end of farming (i.e. sales, community engagement, website, social media, etc.).

Dates . . .

Summer – May 15 – August 15 – dates can be adjusted to fit school schedules

Educational Opportunities: Interns will be provided opportunities to engage in and learn farm related tasks (i.e. livestock, orchard, garden, fencing, equipment maintenance, etc.) as well as tasks related to the business end of farming (i.e. sales, community engagement, website, social media, etc.).

Skills Desired: We're looking primarily for integrity and a deep passion/interest in farming and/or working with people with disabilities. Many of the tasks we do on farm can be taught, but of course, some experience in farming may be helpful.

Meals: Occasional meals will be provided, but for the most part, meals will not be provided.

Stipend: The stipend is $500/mo.

Housing: No

Preferred method of Contact: email