Farm Training Students – GLIF

Last Updated On: noviembre 17th, 2025 at 03:53PM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
1091 N Keystone Rd
Traverse City , Michigan, 49686

Primary Contact: Adam Brown
Secondary Contact: Koffi Kpachavi

Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 2319410960
    Email: abrown@gtcd.org

Secondary Phone
    Type: Office
    Number: 2319410960
    Email:

Website: https://natureiscalling.org/glif

Website: https://natureiscalling.org/

Internship information

General Farm Description: The Great Lakes Incubator Farm (GLIF), located in beautiful Northern Michigan, is dedicated to training the next generation of farmers through a local farming model rooted in regenerative agriculture. Our goal is to build resilience within local food systems while fostering a lasting culture of health and wellness. We strive to ensure equitable access to land and farming opportunities for our graduates, while promoting inclusivity within our trainees, staff, board, and the broader community. At GLIF, we actively engage in continuous learning, leveraging resources and training to advance social justice and food insecurities. We are committed to breaking down barriers for anyone interested in a career in agriculture and creating pathways for aspiring farmers from diverse backgrounds.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: April 1st
Internship Ends: October 31st
Number of Internship Available: 5
Application Deadline: March 1st
Minimum Length of Stay: 7 months

Internship Details:

GLIF’s Farm Training program is a program is best suited for those who are confident that farming is their chosen path. Admission is competitive, with only five students accepted each year. Participants must commit fully to the seven month program, which begins in mid-March. During this time, students work closely with our staff to prepare the soil, organize materials, optimize equipment, and finalize crop and marketing plans. As the season progresses, participants gain hands-on experience in all aspects of farming—from cultivation and planting to problem-solving, harvesting, and marketing their products.

Students will collaborate by working directly alongside the Farm Manager to run a fully functioning farm business while also engaging in classroom instruction, field demonstrations, and daily fieldwork. The program culminates in the development of an independent farm business plan, which each participant presents to their peers and the farm manager.

Educational Opportunities: In-field hands-on learning, diverse classroom/educational sessions, farm tours and confernces

Skills Desired: No, just a willingness to learn

Meals: No, but fresh vegetables will be available for participants.

Stipend: Yes, $1,000 /month

Housing: Yes

Preferred method of Contact: email