Job description
ABOUT
Fuzzy Rhino Organic Farm is a certified-organic, diversified vegetable farm. The farm is located in Ellensburg and operated by first-generation farmer Stacey Engel. Fuzzy Rhino Farm is committed to providing food that is healthy for you, your community, and your environment.
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
Working on a one-acre certified organic vegetable farm in sunny and hot Eastern Washington. The town of Ellensburg is 3 miles from the farm and within walking distance from the provided lodging. Ellensburg is a small town with numerous amenities and home to Central Washington University.
The farm supplies vegetables and herbs to 18 CSA customers within the local community. The farm also works with the local food co-op, the thriving Kittitas County Farmer's Market, and numerous local restaurants.
This is the first year of production at this site, so there is great opportunity to participate in learning how to farm from the ground up. There is a greenhouse, two high-tunnels, numerous fruit trees, pasture, and of course the vegetable garden plot. Next year, livestock will be added to the farm which provides opportunities to plan and organize livestock production for a CSA.
QUALIFICATIONS
A strong desire to farm, the ability to stay motivated, take and follow directions, ask questions, and maintain a good attitude are all important character traits.
RESPONSIBILITES & EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
- Assisting with planting, weeding, tending, harvesting, and selling crops.
- Greenhouse plant starts.
- Growing in high tunnels through summer, fall, and winter.
- Packing and delivering the CSA.
- Selling at farmers markets.
- Organic pest control methods.
- Organic weed control methods.
- Organic soil fertility management.
- Preparing space for animals next season.
- Working with the NRCS on sustainable growing projects.
Compensation
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Application instructions
This job expired on August 12, 2012
Deadline
no deadline