Sustainable Farm Intern – Bell Wether Farm
Last Updated On: January 6th, 2025 at 10:52AM MST
Contact information
Farm Address:4655 State Route 60
Wakeman, Ohio, 44889
Primary Contact: Stratt Byars
Primary Phone:
Type: Cell
Number: 256-710-8237
Email: stratt@bellwetherfarm.com
Website: https://www.bellwetherfarm.com
Internship information
General Farm Description: The farm at Bellwether Farm Camp, Retreat, and Education Center began in 2018 and has experienced several iterations of leadership and direction. The current team has set their sights on regenerative agriculture, a market garden, and mid-sized crop cultivation as the 2025 season is upon us. Bellwether Farm is home to a 6-acre garden/food plot, sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, cows, a 4-season green house, and moveable hoop house. Honeybees, a small orchard, self-sustaining compost program, and camps and events for people of all ages complete our campus. With regenerative goals in mind, we seek to build community and grow food for our dining hall, teaching kitchen, and community. We provide farm-based education and programming, and the farm is the centerpiece of our ~200 bed camp and retreat center. Guests and campers alike tour and experience the farm and see the produce coming to the dining hall where it is featured in each meal.CRAFT Member Farm? No
Internship Starts: March 1, 2025
Internship Ends: October 31, 2025
Number of Internship Available: 3
Application Deadline: February 15, 2025
Minimum Length of Stay: 12 weeks
Internship Details:
Sustainable Farm Intern Preferred Qualifications
- Some knowledge of and a strong passion for regenerative food systems, sustainable agriculture, ecological farming, permaculture, animal husbandry, healthy foods, homesteading, and community-building
- Physically able to lift 50 lbs., stand for 8+ hours, and willing to work in extreme weather conditions including heat, rain, snow, and wind
- At least twelve (12) weeks commitment is preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform fieldwork including but not limited to seed starting, direct sowing, transplanting, weed management, pest management, irrigation, harvesting, post-harvest preparation and storage
- Animal chores such as collecting/washing eggs, mucking out stall/coop, sanitizing food and water containers, feeding and moving animals.
- Participate in the development of regenerative systems and strategies, keeping an eye out at all times for “what could be”.
- Support the creation of educational materials for farm guests and programs.
- Safe operation of farm equipment and machinery.
- Maintain and update paperwork to record tasks completed.
- Communicating goals and participating in feedback sessions with fellow crew members.
- Assistance with supervising farm volunteers and guests, including education of visitors and group participants.
Compensation
This internship includes a monthly stiped of $1,500 and can range from 12 to 32 weeks. Room and Board are provided. Housing will be in a 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home with full kitchen, community space, and laundry. Meals are included through a monthly grocery stipend, farm fresh produce and eggs, and dining hall service when available.
Educational Opportunities: Interns will learn first hand principals of regenerative agriculture, market garden cultivation, animal husbandry, and organic farming practices. Interns will have the opportunity to grow as farmers, educators, and advocates, and specific educational opportunities are being developed each year.
Skills Desired: Yes and No. While we value previous experience, we look forward to working with passionate individuals with all experience levels.
Meals: Yes! Meals and a grocery stipend are provided.
Stipend: Yes. $1,500 per month served
Housing: Yes. Interns will be housed in a private bedroom in a 3 bed/2 bath farm house.
Preferred method of Contact: Email