Champlain Valley Mushrooms

Last Updated On: February 27th, 2024 at 08:40AM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
193 Young Road
Orwell, Vermont, 05760

Primary Contact: Jimmy Horton
Primary Phone:
    Type: Home
    Number: 802-948-2563
    Email: ChamplainValleyMushrooms@gmail.com

Website: http://www.ChamplainValleyMushrooms.com

Internship information

General Farm Description: Champlain Valley Mushrooms is a small, family owned farm in Orwell Vermont. We specialize in indoor cultivation of gourmet and medicinal mushrooms. We sell our products at local farmer's markets and co-ops. Our business is located in the beautiful Champlain Valley close to lots of swimming holes and hiking trails. We are conveniently located 30 minutes from Middlebury, 40 minutes from Rutland, and just over an hour from Burlington.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: 5/17/2024
Internship Ends: 9/30/2024
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: no deadline
Minimum Length of Stay: 3 months

Internship Details:

Intern will have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of mushroom cultivation. This includes lots of cleaning, harvesting, inoculation, packaging, spawn production, tincture production, etc. Intern will attend at least one farmer’s market each week. Tasks may also include helping out around our homestead on projects such as gardening, wood splitting, tree planting, and building infrastructure. Intern can expect to work up to 50 hours per week. All applicants must have a valid driver’s license and their own transportation.

Educational Opportunities: This internship is a great educational experience for someone eager to learn about mushroom cultivation and running a small business. Additionally, there are lots of opportunities to learn off farm at various workshops and visits to local farms offered in the surrounding community.

Skills Desired: We are looking for someone who is genuinely excited to learn about mushroom cultivation! Good work ethic, attention to detail and pace, the ability to work well independently or as part of a team, a good attitude, and flexibility are some of the qualities of a successful candidate. Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 lbs.

Meals: Mushrooms are available

Stipend: yes

Housing: Rustic, one room cabin on site. Composing toilet, outdoor shower, and camp kitchen. Wi-fi on site.

Preferred method of Contact: e-mail