Crew Lead – 2026 – Kestrel Herb Farm
Last Updated On: septiembre 3rd, 2025 at 09:38AM MST
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
