Company description

As a nonprofit teaching farm, we unite food and community to provide educational opportunities in agriculture for aspiring growers, thoughtful cooks, and eaters of all ages. 

Internship description

The Apprenticeship provides an 8-month (April-November) paid working and learning experience in sustainable agricultural practices. Specifically, the program includes in-field instruction, weekly discussion time with farm managers, and a handbook that guides and supplements educational topics (described below). The goal of the program is to teach the skill set necessary to launch a new farmer’s career in sustainable agriculture, and prepare them for subsequent growing seasons that will include advancement into higher level positions in farm leadership, management, or entrepreneurship.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong physical and mental work ethic, sense of pace and self-awareness
• Genuine interest in agricultural production, with the intention to continue a career in food or agriculture post-apprenticeship
• Desire to learn and improve skill set and knowledge base
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability and willingness to collaborate and work well with (and sometimes manage) others, including coworkers and the public
• Prior agricultural experience is not required, although any work or study in the field of food or agriculture is a desirable attribute to apprenticeship applicants

Work Schedule & Compensation:

• Position Duration: willing to commit April - Thanksgiving
• Full-time (40-50 hours/week); one guaranteed day off/week
• $17.50/hour; covers paid learning/instruction time on-farm
• Farm housing available for rent (not on-farm - within walking/biking distance) 

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

February 15, 2025