List of Internships

Hermit Creek Farm

Last Updated On: January 24th, 2020 at 08:18AM MST

Farm Address:
65554 Spring Brook Road
High Bridge, Wisconsin, 54846

Position Description:
HCF is a 140-acre certified organic farm with about 20 acres of vegetable and cover crop production as well as a small apple orchard and pastured sheep and hogs. We are located 20 miles south of Ashland, WI and are known for our high tunnel season extension, crispy carrots and nearly year-round CSA. We deliver both CSA and wholesale across…

Internship Starts: late April/early May (negotiable)
Internship Ends: late September/October (negotiable)

 

Riverbank Farm LLC

Last Updated On: January 24th, 2020 at 08:17AM MST

Farm Address:
33 River Rd
Roxbury, Connecticut , 06783

Position Description:
We are currently have openings for two more farm apprentices and one farm kitchen apprentice for the 2020 season. Interns are given the opportunity to learn about all aspects of managing a successful market farm. These activities include plant propagation, cultivation (manual and mechanized), record keeping, harvesting, and marketing for our busy farmer's markets. There are opportunities to learn the…

Internship Starts: April/May 2020 (flexible)
Internship Ends: October/November (flexible)

 

Marble Mountain Farm

Last Updated On: January 23rd, 2020 at 08:12AM MST

Farm Address:
PO BOX 778
Happy Camp, California, 96039

Position Description:
This is a full-time immersive experience in every step of maintaining an annual vegetable farm, from tilling the field in the spring through sowing cover crop in the fall, growing the starts in the greenhouse to selling the resulting vegetables at market. This internship opportunity is aimed at people who are looking to build the foundational skills necessary to operate…

Internship Starts: 3/1/20
Internship Ends: 11/1/20

 

Season’s Bounty Farm & CSA

Last Updated On: January 23rd, 2020 at 08:11AM MST

Farm Address:
2373 Harpine Hwy Apt A
Harrisonburg, Virginia , 22802

Position Description:
"The internship positions deal mostly with the produce side of the farm, although there will be times when they will also be involved with getting the blueberry orchard established and occasionally with the sheep side of the farm like during shearing or when moving the flock to different locations. The positions are all based on 40 hours/week. 2 vacation days/month.…

Internship Starts: " April 1st and May 1st with some flexibility
Internship Ends: One position ends the last day of July, one ends the last day of August and 2 end the last day of October.

 

Blue Ridge Valley Farm LLC

Last Updated On: January 22nd, 2020 at 04:30PM MST

Farm Address:
396 Fox Hollow Lane
Mouth of Wilson, Virginia , 24363

Position Description:
Two Intern positions are available for cut flower farming as well as growing vegetables, lavender and fraser fir seedlings. Being an intern at BRV Farm will be an immersive experience. During the course of the season you will be involved in many aspects of running the farm which includes some of the following: greenhouse production, seeding, cultivating, planting, harvesting, insect…

Internship Starts: 3/1/2020
Internship Ends: 10/1/2020

 

A Way of Life Farm

Last Updated On: January 22nd, 2020 at 02:26PM MST

Farm Address:
856 Brooks Rd.
Sunshine, North Carolina, 28018

Position Description:
Visit our website's "work opportunities" page for even more information and an application for the apprenticeship position! http://awayoflifefarm.com/A_Way_of_Life_Farm/Work_Opportunities.html Farming really is a way of life and it is truly meaningful work! Apprentices take part in various aspects of the farm from vegetable seed to harvest, livestock chores, marketing, and perennials, but will spend the vast majority of time (approx 90%)…

Internship Starts: March or April
Internship Ends: December 22 and beyond

 

Shenandoah Seasonal

Last Updated On: January 22nd, 2020 at 02:24PM MST

Farm Address:
11661 Harpers Ferry Road
Purcellville, Virginia, 20132

Position Description:
WE HAVE MORE POSITIONS AVAILABLE (Farm Manager and Wash House Attendant/Farm Hand) PLEASE VISIT www.shenandoahseasonal.com/workwithus Farm crew members will help in all aspects of vegetable production. This includes but is not limited to weeding, transplanting, irrigating, bed prep and harvesting, post harvest washing, packaging and organization, greenhouse and tunnel work (moving and setting up mobile tunnels, trellising, seeding starts, etc).…

Internship Starts: April 1
Internship Ends: October 15 with potential for extension

 

Sward Farm

Last Updated On: January 22nd, 2020 at 02:22PM MST

Farm Address:
78284 Snauer Ln.
Cottage Grove, Oregon, 97424

Position Description:
Apprentice will assist lead farmer and lead marketer 5-6 days a week. 40-50 hrs. per week. Tasks including planting, picking, weeding, thinning, fertilizing, market truck load, market setup, market customer service,and market stocking.

Internship Starts: 4/20/2018
Internship Ends: 10/31/2018

 

Prairie Drifter Farm

Last Updated On: January 22nd, 2020 at 02:21PM MST

Farm Address:
61369 223rd St
Litchfield, Minnesota, 55355

Position Description:
Because we are a small farm, employees take part in aspects of our farm including greenhouse work, weeding and transplanting; harvesting, washing and packing for CSA deliveries/wholesale accounts; cover cropping, irrigation and record keeping; care of small flock of laying hens for farm use; and involvement with share member events. Our employment opportunities are especially beneficial for, but not limited…

Internship Starts: end of April/early May
Internship Ends: end of October

 

WIld Mountain Seeds / Seed Peace

Last Updated On: January 22nd, 2020 at 09:00AM MST

Farm Address:
6333 Hwy 133
Carbondale, Colorado , 81623

Position Description:
Our goal is to provide apprentices with a fun, educational experience. We want everyone to leave with a love for farming and the tools necessary to pursue a career of nurturing the land. You will work as part of a team as we share ideas, perfect our existing techniques and develop new ones. You will participate in everything necessary to…

Internship Starts: 04/01/2020 to 05/15/2020
Internship Ends: 10/31/2020

 

Deck Family Farm Organic-Pasture & Diversified Livestock

Last Updated On: January 21st, 2020 at 05:18PM MST

Farm Address:
25362 High Pass Rd.
Junction City, Oregon , 97448

Position Description:
Interns at Deck Family Farm will participate in all aspects of animal handling, care, and management as well as marketing and community building. Interns are part of the "Farmily", a typical week might consist of working a farmers market, milking cows/goats, turning milk into other products, cracking nuts, slopping out a pig stalls, helping to bring newborn lambs, piglets and…

Internship Starts: Rotating year round
Internship Ends: Rotating year round

 

Solstice Family Farm

Last Updated On: January 21st, 2020 at 05:18PM MST

Farm Address:
6503 Beaver Valley Road
Chimacum, Washington , 98325

Position Description:
"Around here, the view is always changing. We will be getting our hands dirty growing vegetables, tending the berry patch, and maintaining the apple orchard. We have 200 chickens that need to be fed and have eggs to collect. There is small flock of sheep that is tended to on a daily basis, primarily the feeding of hay and turning…

Internship Starts: Around February 1st, 2020
Internship Ends: Around November 30th, 2020 or longer!

 

Against the Grain

Last Updated On: January 21st, 2020 at 01:45PM MST

Farm Address:
619 Camp Joy Rd
Zionville, North Carolina, 28698

Position Description:
Farmers work closely with crew members to build a strong team and positive work environment. In general, apprenticeships involve learning by doing, and through the process of doing the work of the farm, crew members will have the opportunity to gain experience in greenhouse management, transplanting techniques, soil fertility, weed control, pest management, irrigation, composting, harvesting, marketing, equipment use/maintenance, record…

Internship Starts: february-april
Internship Ends: october-november

 

Hunts Brook Farm

Last Updated On: January 21st, 2020 at 01:43PM MST

Farm Address:
108 Hunts Brook Road
Quaker Hill, Connecticut, 27572

Position Description:
"The work schedule varies throughout the season. Interns will work 5 1/2 days per week with some days being up to 10 hrs, including some weekends and holidays. On farm housing available. On the job training. Please send three references when applying. "

Internship Starts: April 1-flexible
Internship Ends: Oct 30-flexible

 

The Neighborhood Farm

Last Updated On: January 21st, 2020 at 10:17AM MST

Farm Address:
99 Old Connecticut Path
Wayland, Massachusetts, 01778

Position Description:
Farm apprentices will join us as we grow and market a lot of vegetables, but will also assist as we continue building infrastructure, developing systems, establishing new planting areas and expanding our on site farm stand. This year should provide fascinating experiences for anyone interested in the process of starting a farm, breaking in new land, and developing new marketing…

Internship Starts: 4/15/20
Internship Ends: 12/20/20

 

Horton Road Organics

Last Updated On: January 21st, 2020 at 08:36AM MST

Farm Address:
93851 Horton Road
Blachly, Oregon , 97412

Position Description:
Our apprentice program is predominantly hands on. Students spend much of their time planting, weeding, harvesting and preparing vegetables. They also dig and fertilize raised beds, go to farmers markets, do deliveries, keep records, choose projects to pursue, and write for the CSA newsletter. Throughout the season, students are expected to gain mastery over different tasks and develop an understanding…

Internship Starts: 04-12-2020
Internship Ends: 10-31-2020

 

Unadilla Community Farm

Last Updated On: January 21st, 2020 at 08:36AM MST

Farm Address:
5937 County Highway 18
West Edmeston, New York , 13485

Position Description:
Interns volunteer for 5 hours/day, 5 days/week. In exchange for room and board, interns participate in organic farming (raising seedlings, transplanting, no-till bed prep, weeding, mulching, watering, harvesting), landscaping, natural building, food preservation (drying, canning, fermenting), seed saving, and firewood preparation. Projects for the 2020 season include: *Install rainwater catchment and a solar-powered pump for our drip irrigation system (pending…

Internship Starts: 5/3/2020
Internship Ends: 10/03/2020

 

Tumbling Shoals Farm

Last Updated On: January 21st, 2020 at 08:36AM MST

Farm Address:
841 Sand Ridge Road
Millers Creek, North Carolina , 28651

Position Description:
Learn the ins and outs of a diversified, organic vegetable farm while earning a fair wage. Positions begin at $9.50 per hour and include on-farm housing, paid vacation days, and all the veggies you can eat. Daily activities vary greatly both throughout the day and throughout the season. We begin in February, March and April with a heavy transplanting/seeding schedule,…

Internship Starts: March 2020
Internship Ends: September 30, 2020

 

Split Acre Farm

Last Updated On: January 21st, 2020 at 08:35AM MST

Farm Address:
8115 new sharon church rd
Rougemont, North Carolina , 27572

Position Description:
We are looking for a motivated individual that can maintain a good attitude while working through the elements. Tasks include but are not limited to greenhouse work, weeding, planting, harvesting, post harvest handling, animal care/chicken processing (if interested), and working at a farmers' market. It is a physical job so individuals should be able to lift up to 50lbs. There…

Internship Starts: 3/1/20
Internship Ends: 10/31/20

 

Root Down Farm

Last Updated On: January 21st, 2020 at 08:35AM MST

Farm Address:
5850 Shimerville Rd
Clarence Center, New York , 14032

Position Description:
We are looking for farm crew members and interns. All Crew Members are involved in multiple aspects of the farm including transplanting, hand weeding, hoeing, harvesting, washing and packing produce. There is also greenhouse and high tunnel work including seeding, watering, trellising and turning beds by hand. We also have wholesale accounts which require harvest, packing and delivering for. If…

Internship Starts: April 6th-ish
Internship Ends: November 13th-ish

 

Laughing Earth

Last Updated On: January 20th, 2020 at 07:57AM MST

Farm Address:
3842 NY 2
Cropseyville, New York, 12052

Position Description:
Interns work on a highly diversified farm near Troy, NY, participating in raising vegetables for a 100+ member CSA, pastured pork, pastured eggs, pastured chickens, and pastured turkeys, as well as cut flowers. The crew at Laughing Earth participates in the full gamut of farm experiences, from seeding and weeding through CSA distribution and farmers’ market sales, from unboxing day-old…

Internship Starts: April 1, 2020
Internship Ends: October 31, 2020

 

Spreadwing Farm

Last Updated On: January 20th, 2020 at 07:32AM MST

Farm Address:
2563 Rumsey Canyon Rd.
Rumsey, California , 95679

Position Description:
Interns participate in all aspects of farm life, from milking cows and goats to making cheese, raising chicks, cleaning the chicken coop and barn, slaughtering animals for food, mowing, weeding, planting and harvesting, pruning the orchard, harvesting and packing produce for sale, and attending weekly farmer's markets. Interns also rotate with the 2 farm families through meal cook and clean…

Internship Starts: Spring (Feb-March) and Fall (Nov) are the preferred start dates, but we may have openings at any time
Internship Ends: rolling

 

Farmhouse Organics

Last Updated On: January 20th, 2020 at 07:32AM MST

Farm Address:
3785 NE Lincoln rd
Poulsbo, Washington , 81428

Position Description:
We strive for enthusiasm and positive energy on our farm. Farming is very rewarding but it is a physical job. You must be in good physical condition, with the ability to lift 50+ pounds regularly and work 10+ hour days spring, summer and fall with all the changes in the weather during those seasons: rain, wind, intense heat and freezing…

Internship Starts: March-April 2020
Internship Ends: October-mid November

 

Field Day Family Farm

Last Updated On: January 20th, 2020 at 07:32AM MST

Farm Address:
201 Bullitt Lane
Louisville, Kentucky , 40222

Position Description:
Field Day Family Farm's apprenticeship program is primarily on the job training. Apprentices will be expected to work in most, if not all, of the areas that make the operation an actual working farm. Apprentices will be expected to work 45-50 hrs/wk, in conditions that are, by turns, hot, dirty, cold, and rainy, and physically very demanding. Apprentices can expect…

Internship Starts: Mid-March preferred, then rolling.
Internship Ends: End of November.

 

The Natural Trading Co

Last Updated On: January 20th, 2020 at 07:32AM MST

Farm Address:
5841 Fruitvale Rd
Newcastle, California , 95658

Position Description:
The Natural Trading Company Organic Farm is looking for bright, enthusiastic, hard-working, and passionate people to help with field, greenhouse, and packing shed work in addition to farmers’ markets and produce deliveries. We are looking for candidates who are efficient, responsible, reliable, and detail-oriented who possess good customer service skills and can represent our farm well. We’re looking for 1-2…

Internship Starts: March (seasonal) and immediately (long-term)
Internship Ends: November (seasonal)