Urban Grown Farm Apprentice

Last Updated On: April 5th, 2024 at 11:19AM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
10200 Smith Rd
Denver, Colorado, 80239

Primary Contact: Grace Young
Secondary Contact: Tyler Bortz

Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 5136737808
    Email: grace@theurbanfarm.org

    Email: tbortz@theurbanfarm.org

Website: https://www.theurbanfarm.org/

Internship information

General Farm Description: TUF is a non-profit farm promoting youth and community education in Denver, Colorado. The Urban Farm (TUF) strives to provide the opportunity for urban youth to engage and participate in local food and agricultural systems by removing the barriers to entry such as land access, time, location and finances. As a community farm and educational center TUF provides a unique opportunity for urban youth to learn hands-on about agriculture without ever leaving the city. We believe access and education are essential to promoting future generations of farmers, healthy eaters, and sustainably minded consumers. The Urban Farm strives to inspire excitement for learning through practical work experience in a farm setting while fostering respect, responsibility, curiosity, caring and grit.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: May 2024
Internship Ends: September 2024
Number of Internship Available: 2
Application Deadline: April 30 2024
Minimum Length of Stay: 4 months

Internship Details:

Supervised by TUF’s horticulture manager and horticulture assistant, the urban grown farm apprentice is
responsible for assisting with TUF’s horticultural operations which include the production of vegetables,
fruit, herbs, and flowers on Ù acre, a demonstration summer camp plot, and a hydroponic container farm.
This position will assist the farm manager and assistant manager to ensure that the market garden is
producing as well as engaging with members of the community about gardening and farming. This role is
an exciting opportunity to help support TUF’s horticultural operations.https://www.theurbanfarm.org/careers

Educational Opportunities: Yes

Skills Desired: Yes

Meals: Farm fresh produce is available for take away

Stipend: No

Housing: No

Preferred method of Contact: email