Farmshare Austin

Last Updated On: marzo 3rd, 2026 at 10:54AM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
3608 River Road
Cedar Creek, Texas, 78612

Primary Contact: Michelle Akindiya
Secondary Contact: Casey Frank

Primary Phone:
    Type: Office
    Number: 512-337-2211
    Email: education@farmshareaustin.org

Website: https://www.farmshareaustin.org/education

Internship information

General Farm Description: At Farmshare Austin, our mission is to grow a healthy, just and equitable local food system by increasing community food access and cultivating new farmers. We envision a future of resilient local food economies that ensures equitable access to food and to the resources needed to farm. Farmshare Austin builds bridges between the produce grown on our 13-acre certified organic farm in Eastern Travis County and food access programs reaching food insecure communities in Central Texas. We offer a training pathway for aspiring farmers from entry level through farm business start up.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: 08/05/2026
Internship Ends: 12/17/2026
Number of Internship Available: 8
Application Deadline: March 29, 2026
Minimum Length of Stay: Students should be prepared to make a full season commitment and participate in all activities for the duration of the program (20 weeks).

Internship Details:

Farmer Starter is an immersive farmer training program on a working, certified organic, diversified vegetable farm designed to provide aspiring farmers with the essential skills and training needed to manage a sustainable farming business.

Through a blend of in-field training and formal classroom education, the 5 month program trains students in:
• Organic, regenerative, and sustainable growing methods
• Soil health and fertility management
• Organic pest and disease control methods
• Greenhouse management and propagation
• Holistic farm planning & crop planning
• Equipment use & maintenance
• Business planning
• Marketing​

Students graduate the program with practical knowledge and experience in organic and sustainable growing methods and entrepreneurial skills necessary to establish a successful market farm.​

Educational Opportunities: This is a holistic, immersive educational program more than an internship. After the program, there are opportunities to start your own farm business at Farmshare in our Cultivator and Incubator programs.

Skills Desired: This program is designed for people who desire to embark on a career in organic, regenerative agriculture. Previous farm or garden experience is preferred but not necessary. The ideal candidate will have an interest in the business of farming as well as the art and science of growing food.

Meals: No, but there is produce available to cook with at the farm and to take home.

Stipend: Tuition is $3,500. Farmshare is committed to supporting students who have financial barriers to entering farming by offering need-based scholarships and work share programs as financial aid. Upon acceptance to the program you will be invited to apply for financial aid. Scholarships are also available through CCOF’s Future Organic Farmer Grant.

Housing: No

Preferred method of Contact: email