Carroll’s Timber Edge Farm

Last Updated On: March 4th, 2024 at 08:52AM MST

Contact information

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

Primary Contact: Charles Carroll
Secondary Contact: Kathleen Carroll

Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 815-410-1974
    Email: ckcarroll79@gmail.com

Secondary Phone
    Type: -----
    Number: 815-410-4948
    Email:

Website: http://www.localharvest.org/carrolls-timber-edge-farm-M61960

Internship information

General Farm Description: We are a 4-acre sustainable farm, 3 miles west of Pontiac, IL, growing a wide variety of vegetables, as well as apples for our 11th season. Our produce is marketed through our CSA, at the downtown Pontiac Farmer's Market, and in local, downstate, and Chicago restaurants, and through Chicago local fresh produce vendors. Our location is 100 miles south of Chicago, with Amtrak service and Rt 66 attractions close by.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: 3 -15-2024
Internship Ends: 11-11-2024
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: ASAP
Minimum Length of Stay: 9 months, prefer full season (March - November), negotiable

Internship Details:

Our mission is helping our intern learn and experience what it takes to be a farmer as more locally produced food is in demand. 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 positive attitude along with willingness to learn new skills and responsibilities is essential. Prior gardening/farming experience is preferred but not essential.

Educational Opportunities: Will be hands on and in all aspects of the farm, from greenhouse, hoop house and field, to raised bed-making, soil preparation, compost application, seeding, transplanting, cultivating, mulching, weeding, drip irrigation, pest and weed management, pruning, training vines, harvesting, washing, packing CSA shares, selling at the market, filling restaurant and market orders and more.

Skills Desired: Applicants must have a desire to learn, strong work ethic, eye for detail, good interpersonal skills, efficient yet adaptable, and the ability to work independently yet be a team player too. Must not be averse to working outside in sometimes challenging weather that is hot, cold, wet, windy, and humid or absolutely beautiful. A valid driver's license is preferred.

Meals: A home cooked meal daily and stocked groceries to your liking.

Stipend: $400/week, plus housing and meals

Housing: Private bedroom and shared bath, laundry and soap, AC, and WIFI

Preferred method of Contact: Text or Email