Second Spring Farm

Last Updated On: November 30th, 2021 at 12:14PM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
7155 E Hoxie Rd
Cedar, Michigan , 49621-9414

Primary Contact: Reid Johnston
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 2319448946
    Email: secondspringfarm@gmail.com

Website: https://www.secondspringfarm.net

Internship information

General Farm Description: Second Spring Farm is a certified organic farm growing approximately 35 acres of fruits and vegetables for sale at farmers markets, grocery stores, and restaurants in the Traverse City area.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: Between April and June
Internship Ends: November
Number of Internship Available: 12
Application Deadline: None
Minimum Length of Stay: 3 months

Internship Details:

Positions are available for both outdoor farm work and indoor work in our washing/packing facility as well as working at farmers markets. Employees may also participate in all aspects of the farm if they wish. Full and part time positions are available. There are also management level positions available for qualified individuals.

Work begins in mid to late April and ends in early December. Applicants are asked to commit to work the full season.

Applicants should possess the following attributes; willingness to work outside in all types of weather, good communication skills and work ethic, a positive can-do attitude, and an awareness of how to do physical work effectively and efficiently.

Some perks of the job include; access to free certified organic produce, opportunities to learn about organic farming methods, a fun and team oriented work environment, once a week lunches provided during the summer busy season, and opportunities for job/wage advancement.

Educational Opportunities: Second Spring is a great place to learn about vegetable production.

Skills Desired: None necessary.

Meals: Occasional

Stipend: Yes

Housing: No

Preferred method of Contact: Email