Flower Farmer – The Creative Sue
Last Updated On: February 13th, 2026 at 11:21AM MST
Contact information
Farm Address:Russian River Area
Santa, California, 95401
Primary Contact: Sunita
Primary Phone:
Type: Cell
Number: 4082429474
Email: thecreativesue@gmail.com
Website:
Internship information
General Farm Description: A cut flower farm in Sonoma County with plans to grow focal flowers such as Dahlias, Ranculus, Zinnias, etc.CRAFT Member Farm? No
Internship Starts: April 2026
Internship Ends: Aug 2026
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: March 31 2026
Minimum Length of Stay: 6 months
Internship Details:
I am seeking an early-career farmer to help establish a new flower farm. An intern who is in final year of education can participate in a small-scale pilot will begin in Spring 2026. And then transition to a full ownership when we go into formal business. This role involves full responsibility for planning, cultivating, and maintaining the farm.
Role & Responsibilities
Grow local, fresh flowers with quality control for florist use
Apply sustainable farming practices with optimized water usage
Plant and harvest flowers according to seasonal needs
Design and maintain flower beds with irrigation systems
Keep the land neat, clean, and well-maintained
Purchase necessary seeds and equipment
Manage composting and clean buckets
Deliver flowers to florists (optional)
Educational Opportunities: A mentor can be provided
Skills Desired: Core Agricultural Skills - Ability to prepare, amend, and maintain soil using organic or regenerative practices - Experience with seed starting, transplanting, succession planting, and crop rotation - Knowledge of specialty cut‑flower crops suited to Sonoma’s Mediterranean climate - Skilled in harvesting, conditioning, and post‑harvest handling for florist‑grade quality - Ability to identify pests, diseases, and nutrient issues and manage them using sustainable methods - Familiarity with irrigation systems (drip, timers, water conservation practices) - Comfort operating small farm equipment (tillers, mowers, hand tools)
Meals: No
Stipend: Yes
Housing: No
Preferred method of Contact: thecreativesue@gmail.com