Biodynamic Orchards Internship

Last Updated On: octubre 7th, 2024 at 05:27PM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
Walnut Dr
Linden , California , 95236

Primary Contact: Emma
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 802.458.2660
    Email: Heartwoodfarms.linden@gmail.com

Website: https://heartwoodfarms.org/

Internship information

General Farm Description: Heartwood Farms is an initiative carried by Franz Eilers & Emma Wade to transition a 170 acre family farm in the Central Valley into a future bearing and conscious farm. Heartwood grows stone-fruits and walnuts in an area known around the world for cherries and walnuts. Their cherries have been certified organic for 15 years and celebrated for their quality. Heartwood Farms integrates regenerative and sustainability practices and actively is transitioning the whole operation to organic & biodynamic.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: Rolling
Internship Ends: Rolling
Number of Internship Available: Depends on the time of year
Application Deadline: N/a
Minimum Length of Stay: 2 weeks to 1 year

Internship Details:

Guiding Practices:

Biodynamic Agriculture is our main interest, and ideal.

Organics on all acreage is our necessary frontier for market distinction.

Regenerative encourages us to experiment and join the conversation.

Help us in this work and on the ground research of how to build Biodynamics – Organics – Regenerative into our orchard systems.

Internship offers hands-on opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of our farm. Much of the days work is outside and physical. In addition to orchard management we have a kitchen garden and landscaping around the houses to work on. If there are additional interests in working on our consumer relations and education this is also possible. Or construction, mechanics and welding. Or food preservation could also be part of an internship as your interests lead you we will work with you. Our Farm Interns need to be able to keep up a rigorous work ethic and be good with working alone and with others. October is particularly focused on Walnut Harvest.

Particularly seeking people now through November, though you may inquire on a rolling basis.

Linden is 2hrs East of San Francisco, 1hr South of Sacramento and just outside Stockton.

To apply, or if you have questions, send your interest statement, resume and contacts for 2 references. A phone interview will be arranged with qualified candidates.

Educational Opportunities: Hand’s on farm experiences with orchard management, irrigation, and planting. Learn about building sustainable and organic orchard systems. Learn about mid scale nut and fruit production and the larger food system in the Central Valley, CA. Large scale-compost operation. Biodynamic agriculture philosophy and practices. Depending on time of year all aspects of vegetable growing and food preservation. Grounds keeping and Landscaping.

Skills Desired: Enthusiasm and good work ethic. Ability to work with others and alone. Able body and tolerance to outdoor conditions and farm work. Special awareness and safety sense. A curious and open attitude. Previous farm experience is not necessary, but encouraged. Having a diver’s license is not necessary but helpful.

Meals: One shared meal a day and basic food provided for other meals, including veggies and farm products as available.

Stipend: Stipends may be considered for stays of 2 months or more.

Housing: Yes. Housing is given priority to longer stay interns. If housing is not available camping is also an option. No dogs/animals. We are substance free on the farm. No drugs.

Preferred method of Contact: Email or phone