Cherry Grove Organic Farm
Last Updated On: December 22nd, 2023 at 08:02AM MST
Contact information
Farm Address:11 Carter Road
Princeton, New Jersey, 08540
Primary Contact: Matt Conver
Primary Phone:
Type: Cell
Number: 609-306-5139
Email: cherrygroveorganic@gmail.com
Secondary Phone
Type: -----
Number: 609-306-5139
Email:
Website: http://www.cherrygroveorganic.com
Internship information
General Farm Description: Cherry Grove Organic Farm is a 25-acre organic farm located in Lawrenceville, NJ. The farm is one hour south of New York City, one hour north of Philadelphia, and three miles outside of Princeton, NJ. We grow a wide variety of heirloom vegetables, perennial and annual flowers, and culinary herbs to sell at two farm markets and to distribute to a 300-member CSA.CRAFT Member Farm? Yes
Internship Starts: March 2024-flexible
Internship Ends: 11/24/2024
Number of Internship Available: 3
Application Deadline: No Deadline
Minimum Length of Stay: Full Season Preferred
Internship Details:
We are looking for an assistant manager and two hard working interns for the 2024 season. The assistant manager position is ideal for someone who has farm experience, but isn’t quite ready to go out on their own. We prefer someone who has had two full farm season’s experience, but will also consider one year. Work will include overseeing our crew, tractor work, marketing, greenhouse, field work, and everything involved with running a farm. All positions are March through November. Hours start slow in March, are @ 25-50 + hours week June through September, and taper off through November. At Cherry Grove Organic Farm we offer a great learning experience through a hands-on approach to all aspects of farming. Work will include seeding, planting, harvesting, tractor work, cultivating, attending markets, and many other jobs associated with running the farm. Several former interns have successfully gone on to farm on their own. The pay for the assistant manager position is negotiable, based on experience, the pay for the intern is $17.20/hour and includes workers comp and fresh vegetables. Potential for increased pay based on performance.
Having gained all my experience in farming through internships, I feel that at Cherry Grove Organic Farm we are especially capable of offering a great learning experience to serious individuals who wish to pursue a career in farming. We have had several former interns placed in farm management positions.
Interested applicants should call/text Matt Conver, farm owner, at 609-306-5139 or send an email to cherrygroveorganic@gmail.com.
Educational Opportunities: Interns have the opportunity to attend local CRAFT tours during the season to learn from other local farmers.
Skills Desired: We are looking for someone who has a strong work ethic and desire to learn more about farming.
Meals: no
Stipend: Assistant manager pay is negotiable, based on experience. For interns, we offer $17.20/hour, vegetables, workers comp.
Housing: possible rustic housing available
Preferred method of Contact: email