Unbound Glory Farm
Last Updated On: June 11th, 2024 at 09:40AM MST
Contact information
Farm Address:294 Hampton Rd.
Pomfret Center, Connecticut, 06259
Primary Contact: Courtney Squire
Secondary Contact: Adam Squire
Primary Phone:
Type: Cell
Number: 860-420-9167
Email: cmsquire294@gmail.com
Website: http://www.unboundgloryfarm.com
Website: https://www.instagram.com/farmunboundglory/
Internship information
General Farm Description: Unbound Glory Farm is a Regenerative vegetable and flower farm located in northeast CT. In addition to selling produce and flowers, Unbound Glory also does wood-fired pizza on the weekends that utilizes many of the great ingredients grown on the farm. The farm practices no-till, no-spray, cover-cropping, and the use of pollinator plantings that work with Nature to produce healthy food in a thriving ecosystem. Surrounded by several state parks and only a short drive to the beach, the farm is conveniently located close to Boston and Providence, offering a variety of things to do on your days off.CRAFT Member Farm? No
Internship Starts: July/Aug *** we are flexible
Internship Ends: Sept/Oct.*** we are flexible
Number of Internship Available: 1-2
Application Deadline: applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
Minimum Length of Stay: 4 weeks
Internship Details:
Come learn about Regenerative Agriculture in an absolutely beautiful location, on a fun team that values a positive work environment… learn about growing, harvesting, & selling vegetables and cut flowers within the context of climate change and adapting to extreme weather events. Enjoy living in our gorgeous antique farmhouse, with private quarters, as you dive deep into all aspects of farming.
• Learn all aspects of veggie & flower operations: seeding, planting, weeding & cultivation, pruning, mulching, harvesting, processing, flower arranging, high tunnel growing, CSA, farmers markets, and more.
• Learn about the benefits and processes for no-till, cover crop management, use of carbonaceous and living mulches, foliar-feeding, maintenance of beneficial insect habitat, hügelkultur permaculture technique, building healthy soils, and other Regenerative practices.
• Enjoy learning about our farm-to-table food business with our wood-burning pizza wagon. Eat a lot of pizza!
Educational Opportunities: Learn about: • Growing your own food within the context of extreme weather and rapidly progressing climate change. • Regenerative agriculture practices, food-safety and regulatory compliance, processing and handling of produce and cut flowers, high-tunnel growing, flower-arranging, year-round vegetable production, water conservation and management, and more. • Operating a farm-to-table pizza business.
Skills Desired: A sincere interest in farming and ecological systems, good communication skills, ability to do hard physical labor outdoors in different weather conditions. We value those who enjoy working together as a team, as well as those able to work and complete tasks on their own. We also value having a positive attitude and having fun on the job!
Meals: Occasional shared meals, plus all the vegetables you can eat! Fully outfitted kitchen for your cooking pleasure. Stipend to cover costs of food. Also, be prepared to enjoy a lot of wood-fired pizza!
Stipend: Yes, plus housing, occasional shared meals, and free vegetables.
Housing: Fully furnished and beautiful private rooms available in our 1700’s farmhouse. The house is spacious and well-kept, with a large kitchen and shared spaces including a great front porch with gorgeous views of the surrounding rural landscape. Having a car is recommended but not required. Located 1-2 miles from 2 different state parks. Beautiful view, scenery, and location!
Preferred method of Contact: email