Gathering Springs Farm

Last Updated On: junio 30th, 2025 at 10:30AM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
22022 Sam Fred Rd
Middleburg, Virginia, 20117

Primary Contact: Pamela Jones
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 5402274306
    Email: gatheringspringsfarm@gmail.com

Website: https://www.gatheringspringsfarm.com/

Internship information

General Farm Description: Gathering Springs farm is a sustainable vegetable farm utilizing organic farming practices. We are in our 7th season and we are looking to add to our team growing on just under 2 acres, focusing on a diverse range of vegetables, as well as cut flowers, small fruits and a 200 hen laying flock that rotationally grazes on pasture 365 days a year. This season we have a 60 member CSA, attend a number of local farmers markets, and have a very active on farm store. We also regularly offer a series of on-farm events to our community. Our growing space is roughly 1.5a of annual vegetables (including 2 unheated high tunnels and a heated greenhouse), 0.75a of perennials and around 0.25a of cut flowers. We are located in Middleburg, VA. GSF is co-owned by Pam Jones and Sarah Obuchowicz; the successful applicants will have the pleasure of working very closely with both of them, along with other team members, a total of 7 makes up the crew.

CRAFT Member Farm? Yes

Internship Starts: 07/01/2025
Internship Ends: 12/1/2025
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: July 21
Minimum Length of Stay: 3 months if possible

Internship Details:

Working days are Tuesdays (8-4), Fridays (8-4), and at least 2 Sundays/month (7:30am-1:30pm) for market, with optional extra hours on some Wednesdays/Thursdays /Saturdays available. Responsibilities will include seeding, planting, weeding, harvesting, wash, pack, and otherwise manage crops for the CSA and weekly farmer’s market (through Thanksgiving). Work conditions are mainly outside, and while considerations are taken for extreme weather, the job does occur in rain, heat, and cold conditions. Team members are welcome to experiment with varieties or crops they are interested in on a small scale, and full access to our business and financial planning are given to help those interested in how the operation of a small farm truly works.

Educational Opportunities: We welcome all longer term members of our team to pursue any 'extra curricular' farming for personal projects such as a crop that they have a particular interest in experimenting with, as well as interest in continuing agriculture education, attending conferences etc.

Skills Desired: Prior experience working on a farm is ideal but not required; however applicant must be a fast learner with an open mind, have good attitude, and ability to multi-task. You must be able to work in a team as well as independently and be trustworthy and accountable. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Bonus skills: Experience with Instagram and Facebook for businesses, interest/experience in helping with events like dinners and food classes, experience in customer service or teaching. Interest in ag-education for kids as in 2026 we will be starting an on farm summer camp.

Meals: Free vegetables for personal use.

Stipend: $15/hour for applicants with experience; paid twice a month. 16-22 hours per week (Tuesdays, Fridays, weekend farmers market some weeks). Starting salary of $12/hour for applicants with no farming experience, review every 2 weeks with rapid increase pay rate based on up-skilling.

Housing: No

Preferred method of Contact: Email