Farm Intern
Last Updated On: February 21st, 2025 at 09:04AM MST
Contact information
Farm Address:1630 Grand Ave
canon city, Colorado, 81212
Primary Contact: Susan Gordon
Primary Phone:
Type: Cell
Number: 7196716491
Email: newrootsfarmllc@gmail.com
Website: https://www.newrootsfarmllc.com
Internship information
General Farm Description: New Roots Farm in Canon City, CO is a small family farm located on five acres. Drawing on the Arkansas River for irrigation water, we produce a diverse variety of vegetables for sale through a CSA program, farmers markets, and wholesale. Our farming philosophy is based on the idea that a strong connection to the land is the foundation for healthy communities and cultures. We believe the act of growing and sharing good food is integral to strengthening connections between people with each other and with place. We recognize the farm as an ecosystem, and our ever-evolving farming practices are centered on regenerative agriculture concepts such as building soil health and fertility by increasing biodiversity above and below the surface. Though not certified organic, we do not use any synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, instead relying on natural pest control methods and a combination of minimum tillage, cover crops, crop rotation, and compost to build and enhance soil fertility. At New Roots Farm, our passion is to feed our community in a way that restores and regenerates people and land.CRAFT Member Farm? No
Internship Starts: April 1, 2025 (negotiable)
Internship Ends: October 31, 2015
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
Minimum Length of Stay: 24 weeks
Internship Details:
This farm internship position is an entry level position designed to introduce the intern to all aspects of operating a small, commercial vegetable and herb farm, from planning, prepping and planting to harvest, packaging and sales. This position is a hands-on position designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in farming. This position provides the opportunity to build connections with the land and its bounty, as well as with the community it feeds.
Duties and Responsibilities:
– Assist with plant propagation and growth, including seeding, transplanting, cultivation, irrigation, disease and pest identification and control.
– Assist with bed preparation, including amending and prepping soil for seeding and transplanting
– Assist with harvest and post-harvest handling and packaging in accordance with the farm’s produce safety plan
– Operate and maintain motorized and hand held tools, including a walk behind tractor and implements, tilther, paper transplanter, and various weeding and harvest tools.
– Manage overhead sprinkler and drip irrigation systems.
– Maintain accurate planting and harvest records.
– Provide quality customer service and demonstrate knowledge of produce and growing practices while interacting with customers at the farmers market.
– Assist with general landscape and building maintenance on the farm.
– Supervise part time employees and volunteers.
Educational Opportunities: This is an entry level position and is meant to provide exposure to and hands-on education about all aspects of small scale commercial vegetable production.
Skills Desired: Some prior gardening or farming experience is preferred but not required. It would be helpful to have had some prior work experience that was outdoors and physically demanding.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch are self-serve and we typically share a communal dinner.
Stipend: This position pays $16-18/hour for 30-40 hours per week.
Housing: A room in the main house can be provided if needed for $100/month.
Preferred method of Contact: email
