Millstone Farm

Last Updated On: octubre 28th, 2021 at 08:07AM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
180 Millstone Road
Wilton, Connecticut, 06897

Primary Contact: Drew Duckworth
Primary Phone:
    Type: Office
    Number: 203-834-2605
    Email: dduckworth@millstonefarm.org

Website: https://millstonefarm.org

Internship information

General Farm Description: Millstone Farm is a private, family-owned farm focused on regenerative farming, educational opportunities and innovative technologies that improve the health of our community, our animals and our land. Our property is a 75-acre farm in Wilton, CT. We are a working farm with many different components including: diversified livestock, 3 acres of intensively produced vegetable crops, and an international level equestrian facility. Our farmers are committed to strengthening ties between the surrounding community and our land through our Community Supported Agriculture program and farm workshops. We are proud to have longstanding partnerships with many local markets and chefs in our area as well as a number of community organizations and non-profits.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: ASAP
Internship Ends: (flexible)
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: November 30, 2021
Minimum Length of Stay: 3 months

Internship Details:

We are looking for an Head Gardener,responsible for maintaining 3 acres of intensively produced crops, overseeing seasonal staff, and communicating with customers. The ideal candidate will be well organized, hard-working, diversely skilled, and eager to learn. The commitment to a team-oriented and family-friendly working environment is a priority.

Educational Opportunities: On the job training.

Skills Desired: experience and skills for seed to harvest gardening

Meals: Farm produce and bulk food purchases are available to interns.

Stipend: Yes, successful applicants are eligible for a stipend during their internship and this is based off of previous experience and reference. Unpaid interns are also eligible to receive bonuses related to performance. Details can be discussed individually and further in the application process.

Housing: Yes.

Preferred method of Contact: email