Livestock/Home Animal Intern

Last Updated On: November 25th, 2025 at 10:59AM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
PO Box #297,
19183 Plow Creek Road
Tiskilwa, Illinois, 61368

Primary Contact: Susan Kauffman
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 3092879895
    Email: applications@hungryworldfarm.com

Website: https://hungryworldfarm.com/interns-volunteers/

Internship information

General Farm Description: Hungry World Farm (HWF) is a 175-acre learning farm in north-central Illinois committed to a healthy, hopeful world through regenerative food and agriculture. Building on a strong foundation, we’re expanding programming to sustain diverse operations and embody our mission: Seeking the well-being of all, Hungry World Farm inspires and educates people about healthy fields, food, and bodies while caring for the earth. Interns are key team members who strengthen core program areas while participating in rich experiential learning. You’ll access curated learning resources, explore connections between soil, water, plants, animals, people, and communities—and share your learning with guests through tours, workshops, and conversations.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: May 26, 2026
Internship Ends: August 7, 2025
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: Prior to May 2026
Minimum Length of Stay: 10 weeks is full participation

Internship Details:

Intern will work with sheep, Red Devon cattle, layers, and guest-friendly homestead animals. Adaptive grazing, infrastructure, health checks, and guest engagement.
Summer: late May–early August 2026

This is an intense work experience in real farm conditions—heat, rain, mud, bugs, long days, changing plans. 🙂 That’s part of the learning.

Educational Opportunities: Internship experience will require 35 hours per week time commitment 25 working in enterprises 5 hours space for learning (1 hr discussion, 4 hrs structured) 5 hours guest engagement (helping with workshops, assisting in tours, participating in events).

Skills Desired: Hard-working, reliable, curious learners with strong communication People who are mission-aligned and community-minded Those who welcome feedback, take initiative, and finish what they start

Meals: No meals, but unlimited access to market garden seconds, one dozen eggs per week, and venison if donated by hunters.

Stipend: $400 per month for 10 weeks = $1000 for full participation

Housing: On-farm housing with own bedroom, shared bath.

Preferred method of Contact: email