Pleasant Valley Family Farm
Last Updated On: May 6th, 2026 at 11:40AM MST
Contact information
Farm Address:118 S. Valley Rd.
ARGYLE, New York, 12809
Primary Contact: Sandy Arnold
Secondary Contact: Paul Arnold
Primary Phone:
Type: Cell
Number: 5189556922
Email: arnold.pvf@gmail.com
Secondary Phone
Type: Cell
Number: 5189326772
Email: pvf.paul@gmail.com
Email: pvf.paul@gmail.com
Website: https://www.pvfproduce.com
Internship information
General Farm Description: Pleasant Valley Farm started as just land in 1988 and we have built it up to be a successful enterprise over the decades. We currently sell year-round through an online store that is very diverse and grow produce and herbs year-round utilizing a lot of season extension techniques. Our store carries hundreds of local products as well and we have a great customer base that supports us. We own 60 acres, lease 120, and currently grow cash crops on 2 acres, in addition to many high tunnels, with the possibility of expanding back out with more help. Our daughter is a key part of the team who grows flowers and helps with a lot of the computer needs. We love to teach and share what we have learned, and hope to find long term folks to stay and grow with the farm as we age.CRAFT Member Farm? No
Internship Starts: May 1, 2026 or anytime
Internship Ends: None ... Flexible
Number of Internship Available: Two or three
Application Deadline: None
Minimum Length of Stay: 7 months is the preferred time but flexible.
Internship Details:
Pleasant Valley Family Farm is open to applicants with any level of experience, but we are looking for long-term folks hopefully with the possibility of moving into management positions if it works out. Our well established farm needs some full-time workers who are excited to be working on a farm, enjoy hard work, want to learn a lot, and have good communication skills. Couples are welcome to apply and the 2 bedroom furnished apartment we have for worker housing can be discussed as part of a compensation package with the possibility of 2 interns using the apartment.
We are expecting to train interns in all aspects of running a greenhouse, seedings, transplanting, choosing varieties, crop rotation, disease and insect control, cultivation methods, soil science, nutrition and reading soil tests, irrigation, harvesting, washing, preparing produce for distribution, and business planning (we use QuickBooks). Many resource books are available for interns to read and use. For those who have the interest and ability, tractor and equipment training, equipment maintenance, and running crews is possible. We are open to any aspect of training if requested and we encourage interns to ask lots of questions and be very open with communication at all times.
We want a fun, happy crew so apply to join the team and come for a few days to experience our farm!
Educational Opportunities: Learn how to operate a successful year-round farm and business. Attend local conferences, workshops, and tours.
Skills Desired: We are willing to teach/train folks new to agriculture, or happy to have applicants with lots of experience.
Meals: We do not provide meals but much is available for free or for cost.
Stipend: Yes, we offer a salary bases upon experience and duration of stay.
Housing: We own a 2 bedroom furnished apartment for interns/employees that can be discussed for renting at a discount as part of a package deal.
Preferred method of Contact: Text or Email