Farm Manager Internship – Frey Family Farm
Last Updated On: February 18th, 2025 at 08:39AM MST
Contact information
Farm Address:28411 SR 706 E
Frey Family Farm
ASHFORD, Washington, 98304
Primary Contact: Claudia Frey
Primary Phone:
Type: Cell
Number: 2536779393
Email: CFREY837@GMAIL.COM
Website: https://www.freyfamilyfarm.net
Internship information
General Farm Description: We are a diversified 40 acre farm under organic production. We grow approximately 3.5 acres of vegetables, raise egg laying chickens, a small flock of fiber sheep and llamas. We also have 4 cows.CRAFT Member Farm? No
Internship Starts: April 15th, 2025
Internship Ends: October 31st, 2025. Possibly some winter hours
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: March 20th
Minimum Length of Stay: 6 months
Internship Details:
Farm Manager Internship Opening
Priority Deadline: March 20th. Rolling basis after.
Frey Family Farm
Frey Family Farm is a 40 acre, WSDA certified Organic farm in Ashford, WA. We grow 3.5 acres of vegetables, and rotationally graze a small herd of beef cows, dairy cows, alpaca and llama. We also have a small herd of fiber sheep and raise laying chickens. We use organic and regenerative practices, including low/no till farming. We focus on maximizing and improving soil health on the whole farm.
We sell vegetables and microgreens through a Community Supported Agriculture program (CSA), at farmers markets, and wholesale accounts. Our mission is to provide nutrient dense food for ourselves and our community. We support food justice efforts in two counties by donating to food banks and participation in farm to Hunger Relief Organization programs.
We are a member of the Lewis County Dignity Guild and the Rural American Against Racism Movement.
We follow COVID-19 Protocols
Position Description
We are seeking one full time 5 days a week Manager Intern. This is a non-exempt position.
Duration: April 15th- October 31st. Winter hours may be available.
Work Days: Tuesday-Saturday. For the outdoor enthusiast, these days work great for our busy tourist community. We are located 5.5 miles from the Nisqually Entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park. The Ashford Valley is busiest on weekends. This schedule would allow you to visit the park and surrounding areas on less busy days and times. 7-hour work days. 8:00 am- 3:00 pm, on hot days 7:00 am-2:00 pm
Duties:
Field Work—Seeding, transplanting, weeding, amending, field clean up and organization, watering, setting beds and irrigation, crop maintenance. Use of two wheel tractor, hand tools, precision seeders. Work according to farm standards and planting schedules.
Harvest and Pack- Harvesting vegetables and microgreens, packing each according to industry standards.
Farm Maintenance and Repair – support farm infrastructure and repair projects, assist with maintaining compost facility.
Animals- Assist with rotational grazing pasture movement of our herbivores and chickens. Move electric fences as needed for rotations. Collect Eggs.
Assist with maintaining records.
Potential to lead Field Crew Staff after 6-week probationary period.
Requirements:
Experience on a vegetable farm, two years preferred.
Lift 50 lbs repeatedly and safely
A valid driver’s license
Eagerness to learn, and accept feedback with a positive attitude.
Excellent communication skills, detail focused
Enjoy outdoor work in all weather, be able to squat, stand, kneel and lean over for an extended period of time.
Willingness to learn our farm practices and work safely and efficiently; by yourself and with others.
Desire to see a small business thrive, and desire to learn how to build economic stability in farming.
Compensation Package
Internship education for the season. Areas of focus: production, sales channels, business operation, organic certification, and season ending activities.
Veggies from the Farm, plant starts
Accrued Sick Leave – (1 hour for every 40 hours worked)
Gear Stipend available after 6-week probationary period- $125.00
Vacation- 4 paid vacation days available after 6-week probationary period.
Pay- $17.66- 19.66/hr DOE
We have a small 5th Wheel Trailer on farm if assistance with housing is needed.
We live gratefully, love farming, enjoy living in the beautiful Ashford Valley, have fun working with a great farm crew, and celebrate our successes together! Join us!
Apply by sending your resume and cover letter to cfrey837@gmail.com. Be sure to include your farm experience and reasons why you want to learn farm management.
Educational Opportunities: Internship education in 3 topics: Production, Sales Channels and Organic Certification, Business Operations and Year End Wrap up.
Skills Desired: Farm experience. Details in position description above
Meals: We provide vegetables, eggs, other farm products. Employee cooks their own meals.
Stipend: We offer salary of $17.66-19.66/hr. This is a working internship
Housing: If needed, we have a small 5th wheel on farm.
Preferred method of Contact: email
