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Farm Address:
11708 Banford Rd
Woodstock, Illinois, 60098-8726

Position Description:
Banford Road Farm is a certified organic vegetable farm in Woodstock, IL. Position #1: We are looking for a driver/vendor to load a van and trailer at the farm in Woodstock on Saturday mornings. You will drive the farm vehicle from Woodstock to the market site, set up the display, and sell from 7am-1pm. Total work hours for the Saturday…

Internship Starts: 04/21/2026
Internship Ends: 10/31/2026

 


Farm Address:
3105 E 2000 N Rd
Sheldon, Illinois, 60966

Position Description:
Our community of 4 farm stewards is looking for 1-2 fellows to join us for part or all of the 2026 growing season. Rolling applications are open until positions are filled! ZA fellows are self-directed folks who live at the farm, co-create community, and support farming operations, event hosting, and other organizational work. Fellows will collaboratively build work and community…

Internship Starts: 3/9/2026
Internship Ends: 11/13/2026

 


Farm Address:
PO Box #297
Tiskilwa, Illinois, 61368

Position Description:
HWF’s Farmstay Education program involves overnight stays in apartments, tents, and cabin for 30-60 guests per night. The intern will welcome guests, lead tours, take and post photos/video on social media, and assist with rental organization and cleaning. The intern will also assist with community campfires, pizza events, field trips, volunteer and other events and promotional and marketing work. This…

Internship Starts: May 26, 2026
Internship Ends: August 7, 2025

 


Farm Address:
9635E 1800N Rd.
Graymont, Illinois, 61743

Position Description:
Why Partner With Us? Our mission is to teach and mentor an intern to experience what it takes to be a farmer with the strong possibility of developing into a partnership in the operation. Being a small operation, our intern receives hand-on knowledge about growing many kinds of vegetables. A strong interest and enthusiasm for local sustainable agriculture and a…

Internship Starts: 3-15-2026
Internship Ends: 11-11-2026

 


Farm Address:
PO Box #297,
Tiskilwa, Illinois, 61368

Position Description:
Intern will work with sheep, Red Devon cattle, layers, and guest-friendly homestead animals. Adaptive grazing, infrastructure, health checks, and guest engagement. Summer: late May–early August 2026 This is an intense work experience in real farm conditions—heat, rain, mud, bugs, long days, changing plans. :) That’s part of the learning.

Internship Starts: May 26, 2026
Internship Ends: August 7, 2025

 


Farm Address:
PO Box #297,
Tiskilwa, Illinois, 61368

Position Description:
1/2-acre, no-till, raised-bed system with high tunnel, greenhouse, wash/pack, and cold storage; production for guests and community partners. Summer: late May–early August 2026

Internship Starts: May 26, 2026
Internship Ends: August 7, 2025

 


Farm Address:
19183 Plow Creek Road / PO Box 386
Tiskilwa, Illinois, 61368

Position Description:
The HWF internship program provides a rich learning experience for interns as they engage aspects of HWF’s work while building a learning community to explore food production opportunities focusing toward healthy land, healthy humans, and healthy communities. Interns will play an important role in strengthening the efforts of HWF’s program areas and supporting education and enhancing guest/visitor experience in many…

Internship Starts: May 26 (summer interns) || March 24 (full season market garden intern)
Internship Ends: August 9 (summer interns)

 


Farm Address:
2200 S Philo Rd
Urbana, Illinois, 61802

Position Description:
NOW HIRING: Farm Educator/Volunteer Coordinator   Location: Urbana, Illinois Start date: Mid-March Season: Year-round with fewer hours late fall through early spring.  The hours of this position will be variable but both weekday and weekend availability is essential  Hourly wage:  The starting wage is $16 per hour, with 20-30 hours a week available. The right candidate may be able to…

Internship Starts: March 2024
Internship Ends: Ongoing

 


Farm Address:
2200 S Philo Rd
Urbana, Illinois, 61802

Position Description:
NOW HIRING: Full-time Wash/Pack Lead Location: Urbana, Illinois Start date: Approximately Mid-March Season: Full-time April-November; Part-time hours available December-March Hourly wage:  The starting wage is $16-18 per hour depending on experience. Along with financial compensation, crew has access to fresh produce throughout the season. POSITION DESCRIPTION:  We seek a Wash/Pack Lead for our not-for-profit community vegetable farm. This position would…

Internship Starts: March 2024
Internship Ends: Ongoing

 


Farm Address:
14485 E. 3000 S RD
Pembroke Township, Illinois, 60958

Position Description:
POSITION OVERVIEW In 2024, Black Oaks Center (BOC) will hire up to six Farmer-Educator Trainees for a co-educational, three-year program of intensive training and practice in all aspects of regenerative farming, including farm business training. Our goal is to hire and train motivated individuals in regenerative farming practices, so each can become a vital part of our collaborative farming community.…

Internship Starts: March 15, 2024
Internship Ends: March 15, 2027

 


Farm Address:
2711 S. Race St.
Urbana, Illinois , 61802

Position Description:
About the Program The U of I Small Farm Certification program is a six-month, hands-on program for young and beginning farmers that provides skills-based education in what is required to successfully run a small farm business. In this non-degree, in-person program, participants will engage with U of I Crop Science professionals, researchers, and farmers to dive deep into specialty crop…

Internship Starts: May 6
Internship Ends: November 17

 


Farm Address:
1401 Middlefork Dr.
Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045

Position Description:
Elawa Farm Foundation is currently seeking a seasonal, full-time Garden Apprentice who will work directly with our Farm Manager and Field Production and Distribution Supervisor as well as our summer interns and volunteers on overall daily operations of the farm.  The person in this role will gain hands‐on experience in operating a small farm business which requires a wide range…

Internship Starts: 4/17/2023
Internship Ends: 10/27/2023

 


Farm Address:
1401 Middlefork Dr.
Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045

Position Description:
The Garden Intern will work directly with our Farm Manager and Field Production and Distribution Supervisor along with our dedicated team of staff and volunteers on the overall day‐to‐day operations of the farm – including seeding, planting, watering, harvesting, washing, packing, and interacting with customers during our weekly Garden Market. The Garden Intern will gain hands‐on experience in operating a…

Internship Starts: End of May 2023
Internship Ends: Mid-August 2023