Cranberry Harvest Intern
Last Updated On: July 29th, 2025 at 03:54PM MST
Contact information
Farm Address:1075 South Big Lake Loop Road,
Three Lakes, Wisconsin, 54562
Primary Contact: John Stauner
Secondary Contact: Nora
Primary Phone:
Type: Cell
Number: 7154216510
Email: jstauner@gmail.com
Secondary Phone
Type: Cell
Number: 7154594133
Email: staunern@gmail.com
Email: staunern@gmail.com
Website: https://www.jlfcranberries.com
Website: https://www.facebook/jameslakefarms
Internship information
General Farm Description: James Lake Farms is family owned and operated grower and packer of organic fresh cranberries located in Three Lakes, WI. We grow 190 acres of cranberries on two different marshes and run two harvest crews and two packing houses in October and NovemberCRAFT Member Farm? No
Internship Starts: 9/29/2025
Internship Ends: 11/21/2025
Number of Internship Available: 2
Application Deadline: 9/1/2025
Minimum Length of Stay: 4 weeks
Internship Details:
The intern will learn about the details of operating an organic cranberry marsh and packing house during the harvest season. In depth hands on experience with field operations (both fresh and processed grade fruit), packing house operations, organic systems plans, food safety plans, managing a crew of 30 temporary employees , sales and marketing, logistics and public relations. The intern will work with our seasonal crews and rotate through various positions during the harvest season which lasts 6-8 weeks. The position pays $20 per hour and housing is provided.
Interested parties should contact us at jlfcran@gmail.com.
Educational Opportunities: Exposure to food safety protocols including HACCP, Food Defense and Foreign Material Prevention. Exposure to our organic systems plans which maintain the integrity of our product. Exposure to all aspects of cranberry culture.
Skills Desired: Interest and or background in horticulture
Meals: No meals are provided, but the housing has a full kitchen
Stipend: Yes, $20 per hour
Housing: Yes
Preferred method of Contact: Email
