Grain Place Farm
Last Updated On: February 21st, 2025 at 09:04AM MST
Contact information
Farm Address:1904 NE-14
Marquette, Nebraska, 68854
Primary Contact: Jane Coghlan
Primary Phone:
Type: Cell
Number: 214-535-9334
Email: janeecoghlan@gmail.com
Website: https://www.grainplacefoundation.org/internships/Internship information
General Farm Description: The Grain Place is a 280-acre farm in the heart of Nebraska — where we produce grains, legumes, and pastured livestock using the highest level of certified organic and regenerative agricultural practices.
CRAFT Member Farm? No
Internship Starts: Mid-June 2025
Internship Ends: Mid-August 2025
Number of Internship Available: 2
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin March 1 and continue until the spots are filled.
Minimum Length of Stay: 4 weeks
Internship Details: Looking for an unforgettable summer experience on one of the first organic farms in the country? Want to swap the hustle and bustle for open skies, hands-on farming, and a real connection to your food? The Grain Place Farm is calling.
We’re looking for two Farm Interns to join us on our 280-acre farm in the heart of Nebraska — where we produce grains, legumes, and pastured livestock using the highest level of certified organic and regenerative agricultural practices. This internship is paid ($15/hour), with free housing available on the farm in our new intern house.
As an intern at the Grain Place Farm, you’ll work alongside our Resident Farmer and Farm Manager on diverse crop production, livestock care, and general farm upkeep. This isn’t just any farm internship, it’s an opportunity to be part of a unique nine-year crop rotation system that produces abundant yields without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. You’ll gain practical skills and big-picture thinking related to soil health, agroecology, and holistic farm management. Additionally, you’ll be encouraged to spend time reflecting and pursuing personal education related to your interests.
The Grain Place Farm has played a role in transforming the lives and career aspirations of previous interns. To take a sneak peek into their experiences, please see our intern blog here and read the Organic Center’s interview with a former intern (now board member!) here. You can meet our farmers here. Finally, you can watch a documentary about the farm here.
Terms of Employment
- This is an entry level position for someone looking to gain firsthand knowledge of and experience practicing Regenerative Organic Agriculture.
- The internship season for the Farm runs from mid-June to mid-August 2025.
- This is a full-time, 40-hours per week position with a duration of 4 weeks.
- Interns have flexibility of scheduling their 4 weeks on-site; we require that interns be present on our annual Field Day Event (July 12 2025)
Compensation
- $15/hr, 40 hours per week with wages paid monthly
- Participation in Social Security and Medicare, Worker’s Compensation Insurance
- Accommodation in the Intern House subject to House rules
Review of applications will begin March 1 and continue until the spots are filled.
Educational Opportunities: At the Grain Place, you'll gain a variety of skills that are necessary to operate a USDA Organic and Regenerative Organic certified farm. The farm uses a unique 9-year crop rotation system, growing organic grains, legumes, and pastured livestock. You'll also learn about big-picture concepts such as the importance of soil health, agroecology, and holistic farm management.
Skills Desired: The ideal candidate is passionate about growing healthy food; working with (rather than against) nature; and seeking foundational and transformational experiences in their academic and/or career journey. Prior experience working on a farm is not required.
Meals: Meals are not provided.
Stipend: Interns will get paid $15 per hour (40 hours per week).
Housing: Yes! We have a house on the farm for interns.
Preferred method of Contact: email
