Crew Lead – 2026 – Kestrel Herb Farm


Contact information
Farm Address:
104 SPARROWHAWK COVE RD
LEICESTER, North Carolina, 28748

Primary Contact: KATIE
Secondary Contact: MIKE

Primary Phone:
    Type:
Cell
    Number: 828-545-7294
    Email: KESTRELHERBFARM@GMAIL.COM

Secondary Phone
    Type:
-----
    Number: 828-545-7295
    Email:

Website: https://kestrelherbfarm.com/

Internship information
General Farm Description: Organic medicinal herb farm, flower gardens and pasture. We have slowly transitioned our flower farm and event space into a production herb farm. We sell wholesale and small scale to herbalists, tea companies, local businesses and herb students. Farm is ~ 12 acres in cover crop, pasture, perennials and annuals. Beautiful, quiet valley in western NC. Housing available starting Feb 2026.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: now - september 2025
Internship Ends: November 2026
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: 9/28
Minimum Length of Stay: 12 mths

Internship Details:

Lead Farmer :

  • At least 2 years with herb farm experience
  • GAP informed
  • Supervise farm crew on tasks such as planting, harvesting, weeding, greenhouse work, loading + unloading herbs from the dryer, packaging, all while being able to follow cleanliness instructions + to help the crew do the same.
  • Trustworthy to work solo and manage your time wisely
  • Coordinate with us to plan and schedule tasks
  • Learn, practice, and teach the various systems in place to accomplish these tasks.
  • Operate Tractor, Mower, other power equipment with training
  • 4 days a week, Tuesday – Friday
  • pay starts at $18 hr with quick increase depending on how it’s going for all of us
  • open to learning and positivity a must, friendly, professional vibes
  • Physically able to quickly and efficiently perform farm tasks in all outdoor conditions over a 8+ hour work day

Educational Opportunities: yes

Skills Desired: At least 2 years with herb farm experience

Meals: no

Stipend: yes this is a paid position

Housing: not until 2026

Preferred method of Contact: EMAIL