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Welcome to CFSA's on-line Internship Referrral Service, connecting sustainable farms throughout the Carolinas with aspiring farmers looking
for hands-on learning opportunities.
Looking for an internship on a sustainable farm in North or South Carolina? You've come to the right place!
Please note that listings are for farms only; the Internship Referral Service is not available for posting positions wanted. If you are seeking an internship, please follow the directions specified in each posting to apply for positions. You must contact the farms directly; CFSA cannot offer matching or placement with this service.
South Carolina
Farm or Organization Name: Bio-Way Farm
Location: Ware Shoals, SC
Region: SC Upstate
Contact Name: Chris Sermons
Phone: 864-992-6987
Email: biowayfarm@gmail.com
Farm Description: A 120 acre Certified Organic farm evolving on Permaculture Design principles. We have a diverse crop mix of seasonal vegetables, herbs, fruits and forest products with a supporting role played by increasing numbers of farm animals.
Number of Positions Available: 1
Job Description: Participate in all aspects of operation. 5 days/week + some Sat. am markets
Qualifications: A desire to learn about and ability to work on a sustainable farm.
Salary or Compensation: $100/week + room/board
Application Instructions: Please email CV and references to Chris
Closing Date: until filled
Website : www.biowayfarm.com
Position posted 01/06/12
POSITION FILLED 01/31/2012
Farm or Organization Name: Red Fern Farm
Location: Gray Court, SC
Region: SC Upstate
Contact Name: Meredith Mizell
Email: contact@redfernfarms.com
Farm Description: Red Fern Farm is a small, family-owned and -operated farm comprised of 100 acres. We are chemical-free, focused on long-term sustainability by replicating natural cycles as closely as possible, and committed to permaculture concepts. We produce culinary, aromatic, and medicinal herbs; heirloom vegetables and fruits; transplants; grass-fed lamb; and wool goods. We direct market our products through the TD Saturday Market in Greenville, SC and other seasonal markets around the Upstate.
Number of Positions Available: 1
Job Description: This full-time internship position is for the 2012 growing season, to begin in early spring and end in the middle of November. We expect a minimum of 40 hours of work during the week (Monday through Friday) and approximately 4-5 hours of market work on some Saturday mornings between May 1st and October 31st. Sundays are always free days. Interns are required to keep an activity log. The vast majority of our work centers around the garden and greenhouse, so a potential intern should have a strong interest in organic gardening including seed starting, propagation, planting, weeding, mulching, pest control, harvest, and preservation. Other tasks include livestock management, construction projects, market prep, and producing value-added products from our vegetables and herbs. Interns will have access to our extensive farm library and occasional off-farm educational opportunities such as workshops, conferences, etc.
Qualifications: Prior farming experience is not required; we will provide training in all aspects of our operation. However, you MUST 1. have a serious interest in and obvious enthusiasm for growing food and medicine; 2. have the physical stamina to complete manual, repetitive tasks and the ability to lift at least 25 lb. on a daily basis; 3. be ready to learn our methods for all aspects of production and adhere to them; 4. possess a strong work ethic; 5. work well with others but have the ability to self-direct once instructed; and 6. have excellent communication skills.
Salary or Compensation: $125/week + room and board
Application Instructions: Send your resume and cover letter to Meredith at contact@redfernfarms.com--she will respond with an application questionnaire and further information about the farm, living arrangements, and the internship position. A reference check, phone interview, and working interview are required.
Closing Date: when position is filled
Website : http://www.redfernfarms.com
Position Posted 09/30/2011
Farm or Organization Name: Crow Family Farms
Location: Donalds
Region: SC Upstate
Contact Name: Debbie Crow
Phone: 864-554-1108
Email: debbiecrow2011@hotmail.com
Farm Description: Crow Family Farms is a family owned, family operated farm. We are located in Donalds, SC approx 30 minutes south of Greenville. We have 15 acres that is currently planted in vegetables, as well as watermelon and cantalopes. We have approx 270 acres, part of which is being used to start grass fed beef, part is in timber. We are focused on providing healthy, fresh, locally grown produce to the general public. We have a passion to preserve the culture of farm life, so it is our goal to develop services offered to the public to make their visit to the farm fun and informative.
Job Description: Work days are generally Mon Wed and Fri, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Weather or some other farm activity may alter this, please be flexible. The Work is diverse, from greenhouse production, soil work, crop planting, weeding and harvesting, marketing, to building and repairing things. It is very important to dress appropriately for farm task. Addtional work may be available on Saturday to help at the market place upon request for addtional pay.
Qualifications: No previous experience is required. Intern must be eager to learn, able to lift up to 50 lbs. Own their own vehicle, and provide their own medical insurance and have a current tetnus shot.
Salary or Compensation: Internship/volunteer- Stipend of 60.00 a week and weekly fresh produce will be offered
Application Instructions: Respond by e-mail with qualifications, availability and references.
Closing Date: until filled
Farm or Organization Name: Parson Produce
Location: Clinton
Region: SC Upstate
Contact Name: Daniel Parson
Phone: 404.452.4321
Email: parsonproduce@me.com
Farm Description: A sustainable produce operation serving a CSA, local chefs, and the downtown Greenville, SC farmers' market. We use ecological principles to manage pests, and the cornerstones of production are planned crop rotations and cover cropping.
Number of Positions Available: 1
Job Description: Participate in every aspect of the farming operation, particularly harvest for chefs and attendance at farmers' market
Qualifications: A desire to learn about sustainable production, honesty, and a willingness to do manual labor are essential. Experience on a sustainable farm or related degree is preferred.
Salary or Compensation: Starting at $8 per hour with merit-based raises
Application Instructions: Email a CV to Daniel and give him a call.
Closing Date: August 1, 2011
Website : www.parsonproduce.com
Farm or Organization Name: City Roots
Location: Columbia, SC
Region: SC Midlands
Contact Name: Eric McClam
Phone: 803-254-2302
Email: eric@cityroots.org
Farm Description: City Roots, Columbia, South Carolina' s first urban sustainable farm, is located on a three acre site tucked between a small airport, soccer fields, and a residential community. We grow a variety of vegetables for our CSA, local farmer s markets, restaurants, and for our market on site. Our retail
building on the farm is designed to suite the SC climate, minimize site and environmental impact, and is seeking LEED certification. In our green
house we raise tilapia and produce micro-greens. The tilapia are raised in a tank which has an adjacent biological filter that consists of two race ways with watercress to serve as both filtration and as a marketable item. We also grow citrus and use the greenhouse for propagation for our field production as well. City Roots grows around 40 varieties of vegetables and fruit. We have several
bee hives for both pollination purposes and for honey. We have a variety of chickens that we free range and move in our chicken tractor. We have a large scale composting operation which aides to the fertility of our soil and is also used for growing several specialty mushrooms. Even our street trees that are required by the city' s zoning produce fruit. One of the key factors in starting our farm is an education component and a community out reach program. City Roots provides farm tours for local schools, universities, and the public and offers a workshop series. Our vision is to produce clean, healthy, sustainably grown products while enhancing and educating our community about the benefits of locally grown food, composting, vermicomposting and other environmentally friendly farming practices.
Number of Positions Available: 4
Job Description: City Roots is seeking interns for specific positions in intensive vegetable production and small farm management. These positions will offer the opportunity for interns to learn how to grow vegetables organically, to perform all of the tasks required on an organic farm, to operate small-scale farm equipment, and even to plan and manage finances on a small commercial farm. Interns can learn the necessary skills to work on other farms, and the internship can serve as an excellent learning opportunity for those interested in starting their own farm.
Qualifications: Interns must be:
at least 18 years of age,
physically and mentally able to perform required tasks,
able to commit to a recurring work schedule of 24 hours a week for six weeks
(we must know about any vacations or time off in advance),
interested in pursuing a career in sustainable agriculture,
capable of working without supervision,
self-motivated and organized,
able to receive constructive criticism and give honest feedback,
and of a generally positive frame of mind.
Salary or Compensation: City Roots is not able to pay for these positions at this time. However, interns will be able to take vegetables from the free " volunteer box" and they can receive a 50% discount on purchased items from the farm. Upon successful completion of the internship, interns will receive a positive written recommendation from City Roots if they so desire.
Application Instructions: Please email the farm manager Eric McClam (eric@cityroots.org) for an application.
Website : www.cityroots.org
Please note that the following listing is a permanent paid position:
Farm or Organization Name: Thompson Farms
Location: Conway, SC
Region: SC Low Country
Contact Name: Sidney/Scott Thompson
Phone: 843-241-0084
Email: 1waterway@gmail.com
Farm Description: Our Mission:
Thompson Farm and Nursery is a celebration of our past with a focus on our future. We will instill an appreciation of the agriculture experience through hands-on activities and educational instruction. We will offer an understanding of the importance of farming: past, present, and future.
2011 South Carolina Farm of the Year -- winner in the Small Farm competition.
Thompson Farm and Nursery: Where Traditions Continue to Grow
Based on the successful operation of the greenhouses and the changing economic outlook, Thompson Farm looked back to the principles the farm had always held. Using those principles, in 2009 Thompson Farm and Nursery opened to the general public by adding farm tours for groups and other marketing events. Tour groups include public schools in the area. Students visit Daisy' s Planting Shed where we offer classes that meet South Carolina educational standards and teach students about planting, insects, and life cycles of farm animals.
Thompson Farm and Nursery is currently operated by a fourth generation on over 200 acres. The crops include tomatoes, bell peppers, strawberries, onions, corn, oats, and potatoes. The greenhouses continue to supply a wide variety of plant material to local homeowners' associations as well as other nurseries in the area. A third greenhouse was added in 2008 for the purpose of growing produce hydroponically. By offering such a diverse selection of products, the farm is able to remain profitable and offer a unique experience to children and adults.
Throughout its history, Thompson Farm has adapted to keep up with technology and the changing demands of the consumer. During economic uncertainty, to which farming is not invulnerable, the family has diversified to include public education and followed the ideology of the importance of locally grown vegetables and other plants.
Number of Positions Available: 1
Job Description: CSA / Produce Farm Manager
Qualifications: Prior experience with conventional and limited organic vegtable production. Significant equipment experience a plus.
Salary or Compensation: 25K + on farm apartment
Application Instructions: Contact Blake Lanford at Clemson Extension (843) 902-5182 to set up an interview appointment and or get more informatio about the farm.
Closing Date: open until filled
Website : http://thompsonfarmandnursery.com/
Position Posted 03/04/2012
Farm or Organization Name: Owl's Nest Plantation
Location: Cross, SC
Region: SC Low Country
Contact Name: David Howe
Phone: 843-753-1857
Email: roan_stallion@yahoo.com
Farm Description: Owl's Nest Plantation was established in 1992 and is located in a rural setting, 50 miles west of Charleston, South Carolina. We grow a variety of vegetables, fruits and specialty cut flowers on nineteen (19) acres using sustainable and organic farming methods. We sell at the Charleston Farmers Market, ranked third in the nation, and other Farmers Markets in the area, restaurants and wholesale. We are in Western Berkeley County near Lake Marion.
Number of Positions Available: 4
Job Description: Owl' s Nest Plantation is looking for several Interns for our Certified Naturally Grown Farm for the 2012 Season. Internships provide an introduction to farming and all aspects of our operation. Interns will be primarily focused on organic vegetable production. Learning opportunities include, soil and bed preparation, planting and transplanting, manual weeding and cultivation, insect and disease control, greenhouse / high tunnel operations and irrigation. Operation and maintenance of tractors, small tools and implements. Also landscape maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, welding, horse care, chicken raising for both meat and eggs, harvesting, grading, washing and packaging. Farmers Market Sales and interacting with Farmers Market Customers.
The period of time Interns are needed for is from early (Spring) March through May; (Summer) May through August and (Fall) August through November
Interns will spend 2 to 3 days a week at the farm and will assist at various Farmerâ s Markets in the Charleston Metro area 2 to 3 days a week.
Qualifications: We are looking for people ready to work in a dynamic environment with open minds and a positive outlook to join us. Applicants must be able to work in all types of weather and in physically demanding conditions. A good sense of humor is always appreciated along with a good work ethic. Experience is valued, but not necessary, just a willingness to learn and participate. Minimum Length of Stay: 90 Days.
Please take note of the requirements for application: A working farm visit is required before final acceptance; 3 days for Seasonal Internships.
Salary or Compensation: Compensation: A stipend is available based on length of internship, experience, number of days a week working on the Farm.
Application Instructions: Application Instructions: Submit
1) Cover letter indicating skill assets and purpose for participating in our Intern program
2) Resume. Include all basic personal information, education, employment history etc.
3) References. Provide dates, relationship to reference, addresses, emails and phone numbers.
4) Proposed dates for interview, work-trial week and start date.
5) Current Drivers License with good driving record
Applicants must have their own health care insurance and a current Tetanus Shot
Closing Date: Open till Positions Filled
Position Posted 03/04/2012
Farm or Organization Name: Our Local Foods
Location: 10882 Highway 17 North
Region: SC Low Country
Contact Name: Nat Davis
Phone: 843-425-0925
Email: tagnatedavis@gmail.com
Farm Description: We are a farm in McClellanville, SC on the beautiful 100 acre Thornhill Farm, which has an ideal climate for year round production of organic vegetables. The Our Local Foods team works with Adaptive Gardens of the Lowcountry, has a farm store, operates a CSA, and runs a delivery service of local SC produce, prepared foods, all natural meats, and many other goods.
Number of Positions Available: 3
Job Description: Applicant must be passionate about supporting a farming community, familiar with organic and sustainable farming, and an eagerness to join our team. Must have a positive attitude, willingness to work hard, and an ability to learn.
Duties may include:
- Harvesting
- Propagation/Planting
- Planting Bed Preparation
- Lifting up to 50lbs.
- Packing CSA orders
- Spraying organic pesticides
- Livestock Handling
- Collecting, cleaning, and packaging eggs and produce
- Farmer's Market stand
Qualifications: While working with Our Local Foods you will learn valuable information about organic farming procedures, plant diseases and treatments, pasture-based livestock, and planting cycles. We are looking for both a part-time and full-time worker.
Salary or Compensation: TBD upon interview
Application Instructions: When applying, please include a cover letter and resume.
Closing Date: Until filled
Website : http://www.ourlocalfoods.com
Position Updated 02/07/2012
Farm or Organization Name: Hickory Nut Gap Farm
Location: Fairview
Region: NC Mountains
Contact Name: Walker Sides
Email: walker@hickorynutgapfarm.com
Farm Description: We raise 100% Grassfed Beef, Pasture raised pork and chicken, organic berries, apples, and mushrooms.
Number of Positions Available: 1
Job Description: Primary Responsibilities: Assisting Farm Production Manager and Farm Store Manager in, fencing, water systems, sales at farmers market and farm store, management of livestock, receiving and organizing meat, maintaining berries, apples and mushrooms.
Qualifications: Interest in susatainable agriculture, farm experience is a plus! Starts July 2012, runs for a full year.
Salary or Compensation: $700/month stipend plus housing and bills paid
Application Instructions: Please email walker@hickorynutgapfarm.com your resume and a cover letter if you are interested
Closing Date: May 10th
Website : www.hickorynutgapfarm.com
Position Posted 04/18/2012
Farm or Organization Name: Goldfinch Gardens
Location: Celo
Region: NC Mountains
Contact Name: Ben McCann
Phone: 828-675-1740
Email: farmers@goldfinchgardens.com
Farm Description: Goldfinch Gardens is located in Celo, North Carolina, about 1 hour NE of Asheville. At the base of Mt. Mitchell, we are able to grow a variety of vegetables and herbs. We sell to restaurants regionally and we also market locally using our website. We grow and market during an extended season of March through December using 3 hoophouses on 2 acres of land.
Number of Positions Available: 1 individual or a couple
Job Description: This is a short term intership. 1-3 months. 20 - 25 hours per week are required, but one is welcome to help out beyond that. Cedar and Ben both work full time on the farm as well as caring for our two girls, 7 and 4. We are expanding rapidly and would like to involve interns in all aspects of our operation, including seeding, greenhouse work, cultivation, small fruit, harvest, marketing, crop planning depending on the season when you are here. Clear expectations and communication are key to making this work. Your own vehicle is recommended. Of course, good attitude and hard work are expected. No pets please.
Qualifications: As this is a shorter term experience, we expect to have people of different skill levels apply. If you are just exploring this, come give it a try. Alternately, if you have had some experience on a small farm and would like expand your knowledge and skills, we can provide that as well. Either way, a strong desire to learn the craft of intensive vegetable production with an eye towards applying these experiences in their future is a must. Must like kids, because our kids will want to like you.
Salary or Compensation: $20/week per person food allowance. The kitchen will be stocked with the basics. Produce is provided as well as eggs and dairy when available. Meals are generally independent of our family, as the cabin has kitchen. Food co-op within walking distance. A nice straw bale cabin with loft, bathroom, kitchen, water and electricity.
Application Instructions: Contact us, phone or email and we will send you a application/questionnaire.
Closing Date: n/a
Website : www.goldfinchgardens.com
Position Posted 02/06/2012
Farm or Organization Name: Common Ground
Location: Celo NC
Region: NC Mountains
Contact Name: Jim
Phone: 828 675 5448
Email: commonground125@gmail.com
Farm Description: 2 acre vegetable and 50 chickens
Number of Positions Available: one
Job Description: Work with farmer from sun up to sun down with long breaks in the heat of the day to go swimming in the South Toe River. What you do not already know you will learn.
Qualifications: Good listening skills, carry out assignments once they are understood, ask questions freely and expect prompt answers, an open mind, be ready to expect the unexpected.
Salary or Compensation: negotiable
Application Instructions: call for interview
Position Posted 01/23/2012
Farm or Organization Name: Ivy Creek Family Farm
Location: Barnardsville, NC
Region: NC Mountains
Contact Name: Paul and Anna Littman
Phone: 828-626-2447
Email: wncfarm@gmail.com
Farm Description: At Ivy Creek Family Farm we grow vegetables, mushrooms, fruits, and flowers using all natural practices, with no chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
Located in Barnardsville (just 25 minutes north of Asheville), this small farm is dedicated to bringing fresh sustainable produce to people in WNC. The north fork of the Ivy River runs through our fields, delivering fresh crystal clear water to the plants. During the growing season, community members can visit the farm on Thursday afternoons to shop at the farm stand or to pick up weekly box of fresh vegetables.
You can also find us at the North Asheville Tailgate Market on Saturday mornings or at the Weaverville Tailgate Market on Wednesday afternoons.
We invite all of our farm members and friends to join us for one or more of our volunteer days and farm supers throughout the growing season.
Number of Positions Available: 3
Job Description: Apprentices are an integral part of all farm activities, including greenhouse production, shiitake management, planting, field cultivation and weeding, washing veggies, harvesting, selling, and packaging CSA shares. They work with us in the field and on the farm, five full days a week. Tasks on the farm are long and often tedious. Our goal is to provide apprentices with the experience and knowledge they need to start their own farming operation. Apprentices learn through working. We also share information about the planning we do to make our farm efficient and profitable, including seed calculation, basic accounting, equipment lists, cultivation tips, direct marketing, and more. We believe in fostering teamwork and community. Ivy Creek Family Farm and our apprentices and interns participate in CRAFT and have the opportunity to visit many other area farms, get to know other farm apprentices, and learn through the CRAFT workshop series.
Qualifications: We ask that all applicants be interested in farming, have the ability to work consistently on repetitive tasks, be in good physical and mental shape, and enjoy physical labor. We hope that all interns will be able to have fun and stay focused while working hard. Previous farm experience a plus.
Salary or Compensation: Our Paid Apprentices are recent graduates, community members, and aspiring organic farmers who work on the farm from early March to mid November. Full season apprentices live in a renovated, 3-bedroom barn apartment on Ivy Creek Family Farm, eat lunch provided by the farm on work days, receive veggie seconds and food staples for meals, and get a $400 a month stipend. In the 2012 season, we have three apprenticeships available. We ask that apprentices take leadership roles and have previous experience with farming or serious gardening. Apprentices work Monday-Friday and an occasional Saturday selling with us at market.
Application Instructions: Send us a cover letter outlining your interest in working on our farm, your strengths and goals, and your farming experience. Include your resume and two references and mail or email the information to Anna and Paul Littman at 390 North Fork Rd, Barnardsville, NC 28709. Submit application by January 20th. Email questions.
Closing Date: January 20
Website : www.ivycreekfamilyfarm.com
Position Posted 12/14/2011
Mulberry Gap Farm
Location: 23 miles NW of Asheville in Madison County, NC
Internship Description: Mulberry Gap Farm is seeking two farm interns for the 2011 season. Our projects this year will include haying, lambing, fence repair, rotational grazing of cattle and sheep, building a greenhouse and additional animal housing, processing poultry and milking a nanny goat and daily chores with turkeys and ducks. We will also be growing a large garden and tending an orchard along with raspberries. Gathering firewood and small building projects will be ongoing.
A stipend along with room and board will be given.
Placement begins April through October.
To Apply: Please email Deborah at deb.kaye108@gmail.com.
POSITION CLOSED
Farm or Organization Name: Long Branch Environmental Education Center
Location: Big Sandy Mush Creek, Leicester, Buncombe County, NC
Region: Western NC Mountains
Contact Name: paul gallimore
Phone: 828-683-3662
Email: paul@longbrancheec.org
Farm Description: The Long Branch Environmental Education Center is a small educational institution located in Buncombe County's Newfound Mountains, about 18 miles northwest of Asheville, North Carolina. Set aside in 1974 as an ecological sanctuary and land trust, it has developed into an educational center for sharing positive strategies of local self-reliance in the areas of environmental design, organic food production, renewable energy, shelter design and construction, appropriate technology, resource conservation, recycling, wildlife protection and improved environmental quality. Edible landscape, Permaculture Design, Trout aquaculture, edible forest gardens, organic gardens, berry and tree crop nurseries.
Number of Positions Available: 4
Job Description: Internships and Volunteer Opportunities at Long Branch Environmental Education Center
Former Interns with Long Branch have received academic credit from the University of North Carolina -- Asheville, University of Vermont, University of Maryland, Drew University, University of Dayton, Prescott College, and Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC. We are currently seeking affiliations with other colleges and universities to be able to offer Interns other options for academic credit.
The Center offers three main tracks for our internship program:
l. Ecological Agriculture,
2. Sustainable or "Green" Building Design, Energy Efficiency, and Practicum,
3. Ecological Restoration with native plant, shrub, and tree species.
l. Ecological Agriculture, including:
* Organic Growing techniques, including utilization of wild edibles and edible flowers
* Edible Landscaping, including insectary and nitrogen-fixing plant species,
* Permaculture Design, an integrated approach to land use providing for ecological conservation, and sustainable food, fuel, fiber, building material, and fodder production,
* Aquaculture system design, operation, use of native species to attract native insectary feedstock, research, management and marketing analysis on native Brook trout being raised at the Center,
* Biological horticulture in Attached Passive Solar Greenhouses,
* Native plant propagation and nursery management.
2. Sustainable or "Green" Building Design and Practicum
The future of conservation of natural resources and native ecosystems will not rest solely on precarious public good will or enlightened political policies, that may sometimes subject to change.
In a sustainable way, human beings will need to be able to meet their basic needs of fresh air, pure water, wholesome food, robust health, energy-efficient and resource-efficient shelter, climate-sensitive clothing, renewable energy systems, and open communication technologies.
Interns will learn the basics of sustainable design in the context of overall ecosystem management, focusing on the design principles that emphasize cooperation with natural energy and resource flows rather than engineering systems to dominate or duplicate natural systems.
3. Ecological Restoration with native plant, shrub, and tree species:
Propagation of Southern Appalachian native plant and tree species and restoration of these species into appropriate ecological niches on the Center's 1635-acre ecological laboratory.
Interns will learn a variety of propagation techniques including direct seeding, grafting, and tissue culture.
Additionally, native plant, shrub, and tree species will be available to the public, National Parks, National Forests, State Parks, and State Gamelands.
Invasive exotic species identification will described in detail, and strategies for biological controls of these ecological problems will be demonstrated.
Qualifications: good physical health, open mind, ability to work with others, good sense of humor!
Salary or Compensation: volunteer and/or internship
Application Instructions: To apply, email with statement of background, education, skills, interests, and vision for the future. Send email for further details on track program curriculum.
Closing Date: open year-round
Website : www.LongBranchEEC.org
Farm or Organization Name: Firefly Farm
Location: Mt. Mitchell area, WNC
Region: NC Mountains
Contact Name: Scott Paquin
Phone: 828-675-4739
Email: firefly@mtnarea.net
Farm Description: A small market farm located on the South Toe River focusing on environmental stewardship, diverse vegetable and beginning fruit production as well as grass fed Devon beef, Firefly sells direct at 3 farmers markets and to some wholesale accounts. We have a customized small CSA program.
Number of Positions Available: 2-3
Job Description: Work Details
1. Work days are generally Mon - Fri, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Harvest days, Tuesday and Friday, will start at 7:00 a.m. Weather or some other farm activity may alter this, please be flexible. Farming is production work. Interns/employees must work efficiently and keep pace when working with others or on their own.
2. Work on Firefly Farm is diverse, from greenhouse production, soil work, crop planting, weeding and harvesting, marketing, to building and repairing things. No matter how tedious or insignificant a task may appear, everything is important to the overall success of the farm.
3. Interns should be prepared for field work with appropriate attire for the weather - bring clothing for changes in weather conditions. All interns/employees are expected to behave appropriately and cooperate with others. We have many visitors to the farm and it is very important that everyone feels welcome.
4. Following instructions is highly valued. If you don' t understand how to do something be sure to ask for clarification. No question is dumb. Sometimes information sharing happens outside the field.
5. Additional hours will be offered when Firefly deems necessary providing the required hours (35) are met, and to interns who have achieved a satisfactory level of skill. Interns are not guaranteed paid work opportunities.
Compensation for 35 hours per week is room and board, and after the probationary period a weekly stipend of $40 will be offered, with possible additional hours for additional pay.
If you are locally based and do not require room and board, and are interested in working at Firefly Farm, please contact us.
Qualifications: Outdoor work experience preferred, any retail or food experience helpful, we ask for 2 references who have worked with you, this can include professors.
Salary or Compensation: $40/wk, room and board for 35/hrs/wk. Additional pay possible for additional hours when available
Application Instructions: Please send an email that includes the following information:
Name / Telephone No. / Current Address / Brief description of your relevant experience and education (gardening, working outdoors, retail sales, plants/animals) / How will your experience at Firefly Farm contribute to your personal, educational or career goals?
(What do you expect to gain by working at Firefly Farm?) / Names and telephone numbers for 2 References / What months are you available to work at Firefly Farm? / How did you hear about Firefly Farm?
Closing Date: until filled
Website : www.fireflyfarmnc.com
Farm or Organization Name: Mountain Gardens
Location: Yancey County
Region: NC Mountains
Contact Name: Joe Hollis
Phone: 828-675-5664
Email: joehollisherbs@gmail.com
Farm Description: 3 acre forest garden adjacent National Forest. Very large collection of 'useful plants', medicinal herb cultivation and apothecary.
Number of Positions Available: 5
Job Description: propagation, cultivation, harvest, wildcrafting, making herbal preparations, bamboo, cob, rockwork, ponds, terraces, food preservation, etc.
Qualifications: basic garden experience
Salary or Compensation: room and board
Application Instructions: email joehollisherbs@gmail.com for more information and application instructions.
Website : mountaingardensherbs.com
Farm or Organization Name: Pigeon Valley Farms
Location: Canton, NC 28716
Region: NC Mountains
Contact Name: Dawn Cox
Phone: 828.550.4001
Email: pigeonvalleyfarms@yahoo.com
Farm Description: Farm Market
Farm Kitchen
Petting Barn
Livestock
Field Crops
Herb Greenhouse
Educational Workshops
Food Preservation Workshops
Organic Methods Practiced on field crops using plasiculture and driptape
Youth Farm Job Training Program
Farm Internship Program
Chickens, Turkeys, Hogs, Jersey Cattle, Rabbits, Goats, Llamas, Donkey, Horses, Pot Belly Pigs and lots of babies
Number of Positions Available: 5
Job Description: 1 Farm Manager
4 Farm Interns
35 work hours per week - Mon thru Sat
Sundays OFF + 1 other day OFF rotated with FarmCrew
**Housing provided in FarmHouse - 3 BR shared with another intern roommate, kitchen, bath , porches, lots of private areas and campfire circle.
Qualifications: Mutual Respect / Honesty / Ability to Listen / Follow Directions / Work in All Environments / Not Afraid to Get Your Hands Dirty
Salary or Compensation: $40 week stipend + ability for profit-sharing for interns revenue generating project
Application Instructions: Send 1 page resume with 3 references listed and then application will be sent back via email. Once the application is received an interview will be scheduled.
Closing Date: Open Year-Round
Farm or Organization Name: Blue Ridge Farmers Coop
Location: Glenville, NC
Region: NC Mountains
Contact Name: Donna Few
Phone: 828-743-5106
Email: blueridgefarmers@gmail.com
Farm Description: We are a group of organic growers in the mountain region of North Carolina.
Number of Positions Available: 1
Job Description: Growing organic vegetables, tailgate market sales.
Qualifications: Some experience necessary. Must have own transportation.
Salary or Compensation: Negotiable, but includes room & board.
Application Instructions: Either email or call us.
Closing Date: 5/30/2011
Website : www.blueridgefarmerscoop.com
Farm or Organization Name: Tumbling Shoals Farm
Location: Millers Creek, NC
Region: NC High Country
Contact Name: Shiloh Avery or Jason Roehrig
Phone: 336-452-2920
Email: farmer@tumblingshoalsfarm.com
Farm Description: Tumbling Shoals Farm is a 4 acre diversified certified organic vegetable farm. We grow a few cut flowers and some fruit as well. We sell at three farmers markets' per week plus we have a 50 member CSA. We do a tiny bit of wholesale, including participation in a multi-farm CSA in the high country.
Number of Positions Available: 3
Job Description: General farm labor: you participate in everything on the farm from seeding in the greenhouse, to transplanting, to cultivating, to building trellis, to tractor work (if you're interested), to harvesting, washing and packing to selling at our Saturday farmers' market in Boone. Seasonal work: one position if from April through October, one position is from April through August, and one position is from May through August.
Qualifications: No experience necessary. We need you to be flexible, dependable, and motivated. We need you to be able to withstand heat and other sometimes adverse conditions. We need you to have a good attitude and be able to work closely with others.
Salary or Compensation: $8/hour (40 hours/week), housing or gas stipend and veggies included
Application Instructions: If interested, email a resume, three work references, and a brief explanation of why you want to work at Tumbling Shoals Farm to farmer@tumblingshoalsfarm.com
Closing Date: March
Website : www.tumblingshoalsfarm.com
Position Posted 01/31/2012
Farm or Organization Name: Shady Grove Gardens & Nursery
Location: Ashe & Watauga Co.
Region: NC Mountains
Contact Name: Susan Wright
Phone: 828-297-4098
Email: sggarden@skybest.com
Farm Description: Cut Flowers, perennials, vegetables, weddings
Number of Positions Available: 1-2
Job Description: Planting, weeding, mowing, harvesting, maybe a market. We can not offer housing. We work on 2 very different sites.
Qualifications: Must have transportation & license, health insurance. Gardening background, plant knowledge, detail oriented, healthy, strong, non-smoker. Past outdoor work experience.
Salary or Compensation: 7.50/hr plus .50/hr for season if completed
Application Instructions: Call between 10-12AM
Closing Date: May 15th
Farm or Organization Name: Pasta Wench / Andrea's Organics
Location: Boone, NC
Region: NC Mountains
Contact Name: Andrea
Phone: 828.262.1040
Email: orders@pastawench.com
Farm Description: Located 7 miles from Boone, NC Andrea's Organics is a small, family-owned and -operated farm of 6 acres. We are chemical-free, focused on long-term sustainability and follow natural cycles as closely as possible, and support permaculture concepts. We produce heirloom vegetables for general use, and primarily focus on Garlic and herbs to be used in our gourmet ravioli, sauces and butters.
Number of Positions Available: 1-2
Job Description: We're seeking an individual committed to living in an off-grid sustainable manner, cabin housing may be available. Position for those who wish to learn how to grow vegetables organically, to perform all of the tasks required on an organic farm, handle pest management naturally, learn basic outdoors skills if interested. Interns can learn the necessary skills to work on other farms, and the internship can serve as an excellent learning opportunity for those interested in starting their own farm. Living off grid is a plus for those who would like to walk the talk for a few months. 20 hours a week expected. Other year round duties include greenhouse work, wood chopping, building projects.
Qualifications: Min. 18 yrs of age, good physical health, open mind, ability to work with others, good sense of humor, and self motivated. must have vehicle of your own.
Salary or Compensation: Volunteer / Internship / Free veggies anytime.
Application Instructions: To apply, email with statement of background, education, skills, interests, and vision for the future.
Closing Date: year round
Website : www.pastawench.com or www.andreasorganics.com
Farm or Organization Name: A Way of Life Farm
Location: Rutherford County
Region: NC W. Piedmont
Contact Name: Sara Jane Davis
Phone: 828-287-1253
Email: awayoflifefarm@gmail.com
Farm Description: We are a diverse small farm in the foothills of WNC. We raise vegetables, strawberries and pasture-raised pork for sale and are establishing perennials including blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and a wide array of fruit trees. For home use, we raise chickens, bees, corn, and wheat. We use a combination of sustainable practices including bio-intensive raised beds, keyline plowing, and permaculture design. Our products are sold through farmers' markets, CSAs, and restaurants.
Number of Positions Available: 2
Job Description: Farming really is a way of life! Interns take part in all aspects of the farm from vegetable seed to harvest, livestock care, marketing, infrastructure projects, and some homesteading skills. Expect to work 40-50 hours/week with a typical day starting at 8am and ending at 5:30. Each intern takes one long weekend/month (Saturday-Monday), with Sundays always off. We aim to offer information and skills that will give you confidence to start your own farm.
Qualifications: We are looking for a curious intern who has good communication skills and is eager to work hard. The ability to work with a group as well as taking responsibilities and working independently are important. A serious interest in farming for livelihood will make this internship most valuable to you.
Salary or Compensation: Housing in a cozy, private camper-trailer (with propane kitchen, no plumbing or electricity), food from the farm, $250-$300/month stipend, and most importantly- good information and practical experience on a farm! We love to share why and how we operate the farm. Questions are encouraged. In addition to daily hands-on learning, some structured classes will be held to cover topics ranging from permaculture and bio-intensive farming to specific farm practices such as transplanting, seed starting, bed preparation, and financial planning (if interested). Field trips to other farms through CRAFT and work days on other local organic farms will provide a broader perspective.
Application Instructions: Please contact us for an application
Closing Date: until filled
Website : www.awayoflifefarm.com
Position Posted 3/13/2012
Note that the following is a permanent, full-time position:
Farm or Organization Name: Minglewood Farms
Location: Foothills
Region: NC W. Piedmont
Contact Name: Margie & Bill Imus
Phone: 336-351-2945
Email: marjorie.imus@gmail.com
Farm Description: Minglewood Farms is located in Surry Co. in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains.
We grow three seasons of vegetables, flowers & herbs supplying restaurants & households in the Winston Salem & surrounding areas.
Number of Positions Available: 1 Full-time Farm Manager
Job Description: Full-time position available to help manage & run exsisting successful farm. You will be required to help run greenhouses, implement successional planting & maintance of plants, harvesting, processing & marketing. Also needs to be familiar
with farm equipment.
Qualifications: Prefer experienced, dynamic individual with the latest knowledge of organic farming. Good people and communication skills needed & must be physically fit.
Salary or Compensation: Good pay, based on experience. Also farm manager will have private residence in nice farm house on property.
Application Instructions: Send resumes with 3 references to
marjorie.imus@gmail.com
Closing Date: Early May
Position posted 3/19/2012
Farm or Organization Name: Harmony Ridge Farms
Location: Tobaccoville
Region: NC W. Piedmont
Contact Name: K. Isaac Oliver
Phone: 336.467.1052
Email: harmonyridgefarms@gmail.com
Farm Description: Harmony Ridge Farms is a small, family owned vegetable and berry farm set in the rolling hills of Tobaccoville, NC. We strive to increase local access to high-quality fresh and natural produce. All of the berries and vegetables are grown sustainably, without the use of nonorganic pesticides, herbicides or fungicides. We are committed to a sustainable growing system: we produce much of our own biomass energy, and employ numerous soil-building techniques in the field. 2012 will be our third year of production and while we use natural methods for growing we are not certified organic. The vast majority of our products are sold directly to local families through our CSA.
Number of Positions Available: 1
Job Description: Tasks: Tasks will be divided into 5 main sections: Greenhouse, Field, Harvest, Market, and Management.
Greenhouse: watering by hand and use of irrigation system, sowing, transplanting, etc.
Field: methods for seeding, mulches, fertilizing, pest control (looking for warning signs of distress, diagnosing, and methods of control) pruning, trellising, cultivating, weeding, use of irrigation system
Harvest: methods for harvest, storage, curing (garlic), filling orders and csa shares
Market: set-up and merchandising, interface with public and other producers, money handling, acting as a face of the farm - readiness to answer questions about the veggies, plants and herbs, the farm operation, and cooking ideas for produce. Optional: build relationships with local food, farming or environmental organizations. Help deliver produce as needed.
Management: We will provide basic tutelage on organizing a farm business, according to your educational needs.
Qualifications: Seeking hard-working, reliable individual intensely interested in sustainble agriculture. Experience preferred, not necessary.
Salary or Compensation: TBD
Application Instructions: Please submit your resume and a short paragraph explaining your goals for the internship to harmonyridgefarms@gmail.com
Closing Date: 3/31/12
Website : http://harmonyridgefarms.blogspot.com
Position Posted 02/19/2012
Farm or Organization Name: Gilcrest Natural Farm
Location: Iron Station, NC
Region: NC W. Piedmont
Contact Name: Amy Foster
Phone: 704-308-1431
Email: amyjofoster@yahoo.com
Farm Description: Gilcrest Natural Farm produces meats, eggs, and vegetables for direct sale to our customers, to buying clubs and restaurants. We put up a high tunnel this fall and are increasing our vegetable production.
Number of Positions Available: Two
Job Description: The focus of the intern program is education through experience. Gilcrest Natural Farm is a great place for learning how to operate a small, diverse farm. Our farm is continually evolving and we have a several years experience growing a wide variety of products and utilizing a diverse marketing strategy. This combination creates an environment of knowledge for those who want to become growers or successful marketers of a product(s). We are adding a beehive this year and you can learn right along with us.
The typical schedule is 5 days per week, usually 8 hours per day, sometimes less, sometimes more depending on the harvest schedule. On Saturday, one of the interns accompanies us to market. The remaining time will be spent doing the following activities:
- Livestock raising and handling
- Field work: harvesting, transplanting, weeding, pruning, thinning, washing, grading, sorting, packing, and storing of crops
- High tunnel operations: seeding, irrigation, soil mix, pest control, etc
- Marketing: farmers markets, buying clubs, retail outlets, restaurants
Qualifications: You will need to like working outdoors, be able to lift 50# repeatedly, be able to use basic garden and workshop tools, work independently at times, and be willing to offer ideas and suggestions. We are a non-smoking farm.
Salary or Compensation: Housing: We will provide room and board (you will eat really well!) during your internship at the farm. We have a 2 bedroom/2 bath trailer on the property for you. You will receive a monthly stipend of $150.
Application Instructions: Contact Amy Foster by phone or email, 704-308-1431, amyjofoster@yahoo.com. We will do a phone interview and arrange for you to come to the farm.
Closing Date: April 15, 2012
Website : www.gilcrestnc.com
Position Posted 02/17/2012
Farm or Organization Name: Swan Creek Farm
Location: Yadkin Valley
Region: NC W. Piedmont
Contact Name: Catherine Browne
Email: info@agelessherbs.com
Farm Description: We are a small 3 acre burgeoning cottage farm featuring organic medicinal herbs, Chinese herbs, greenhouse, vegetables, and flowers. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our setting is picturesque with scenic surrounding vistas and 2 red barns. We are rural, but just a 30 minute drive from a major city. There are wineries and sky diving within just a few miles, and a lake, large rivers for rafting, state parks for rock climbing and hiking, and great mountain biking opportunities within a 30 mile distance. Our children are all in college, so it is just myself, my husband, and our dog here on the property.
Number of Positions Available: 3
Job Description: We need help with developing beds, planting, harvesting, and preserving; restoration of a historical barn, painting; mowing, weeding, shoring up weeds along fence lines; baking and whatever else may present itself on a day to day basis as part of our cottage farm industry. We may even throw in some soap making and barn quilt painting. We are looking for self motivated and self managed individuals with a strong work ethic; this is hard physical work and you need to be physically fit. Those with carpentry skills, previous organic farming experience would be preferred but these skills are not required. We expect a 5 hour work days 5 days per week; schedule will likely be 10AM-noon and 2PM-5PM Tuesday-Friday and 9-2 on Saturday, but there can be some room for flexibility. There are opportunities for earning some spending money for those with computer skills or who are willing to clean house and/or prepare meals for hosts.
Qualifications: A car, references, application, and ID are required for a stay at our farm. Please email us if you have interest.
Salary or Compensation: room and board trade for 25 hours week work
Application Instructions: Please email me for an application. This is an experience-based internship without excessive education and training. Participants will be exposed to different aspects of our farm, but will be instructed and left to work on their own.
Closing Date: positions available all year
Website : http://www.SwanCreekFarm.com
Position Posted 01/11/12
Farm or Organization Name: Sugar Creek Farm
Location: Advance, NC
Region: NC W. Piedmont
Contact Name: Jeff Tucker
Phone: 336 971 2113
Email: info@sugarcreek-farm.com
Farm Description: We are a 2 acre vegetable farm located 20 minutes west of downtown Winston-Salem, 5 miles from the Farmington Dragway and the Yadkin River. We grow a large variety of vegetables, cut flowers, some fruits, and pastured poultry. We sell most of our produce at the farmers markets in Winston-Salem (also restaurants). Organic certification is underway and will be completed for the 2012 season.
Number of Positions Available: 1
Job Description: We have a full time internship position available April 1 - November 15, 2012. We are looking for a hard-working person interested in organic vegetable production. The intern will be involved in all aspects of production (seed starting, bed preparation, drip irrigating, mulching, weeding, harvesting, some tractor work, etc.) and marketing 5 - 5 ½ days a week. We value education and the intern will have access to a solid library of farming resources. Also, continuing education classes in Sustainable Agriculture at Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro are feasible if desired.
Qualifications: Some farming experience is preferred. Must have a clean driving record for driving the farm truck.
Salary or Compensation: Stipend is $800/month plus on-farm housing.
Application Instructions: Contact us at info@sugarcreek-farm.com for more information.
Closing Date: 1/31/2012
Website : www.sugarcreek-farm.com
Position Posted 12/13.2011
Farm or Organization Name: Tiny Farm
Location: Hillsborough NC
Region: NC Triangle
Contact Name: Mark Hockney
Email: tinyfarm@gmail.com
Farm Description: Modern farm focused on year-round production of high quality vegetables. Intensive growing and management practices. Not Certificated Organic, but focus on using OMRI materials and sustainable techniques. 7 Hoophouses and outdoor land rotation using sheep/pastures.
Number of Positions Available: 1
Job Description: Intern for 2012 starting March. Will work with experienced staff and owner 35-40 hours/week and will also receive formal training with documentation/notebooks of information.
Qualifications: Prefer experience at University farm or other vegetable farm so the internship is building on some basic knowledge. Lots of bending and kneeling required, hot North Carolina weather to deal with.
Salary or Compensation: Dependant on housing needs, experience, $500-$1200 to start.
Application Instructions: Email resume and letter outlining why working at Tiny Farm rather than other internship opportunities appeals to you. What are your basic housing, transportations and stipend needs. What you would hope to accomplish with this internship opportunity in order to make the experience a total success. Check out website.
Closing Date: Feb 29 2012
Website : tinyfarm.com
Position Posted 02/06/2012
Farm or Organization Name: PlowGirl Farm
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Region: NC Triangle
Contact Name: Sally Jo Slusher
Phone: 919-619-9056
Email: plowgirlfarm@gmail.com
Farm Description: PlowGirl Farm practices earth-friendly, sustainable agriculture on a simple eight-acre plot just west of Chapel Hill. We grow a wide range of vegetables, including many heirloom varieties, and specialize in tomatoes, potatoes, peas, carrots, beans, beets, turnips, onions, shiitake mushrooms and magnificent sunflowers. Our bees are always hard at work pollinating crops and producing sweet, rich honey and we share the land with rescued goats and horses that do their part by providing us with organic fertilizer. We strive to be responsible stewards of the land and invite you to stop by anytime to see what' s growing.
Number of Positions Available: 1
Job Description: This is an excellent opportunity for a woman of any age to learn about sustainable agriculture while living and working on a small farm. A minimum of 15 to 20 hours (depending on experience) of work per week is required in exchange for rent and all you can eat from the garden. This leaves time to work off farm or attend classes, etc. As the farm expands this summer you may have the option to increase your hours and earn a stipend. The work is hard but the rewards are many for the right individual. You will have the opportunity to learn about sustainable agriculture through hands-on experience. You will also learn about marketing farm products, selling at farmer's markets and farm maintenance and upkeep. You may choose to learn about horses, bee keeping and the care of goats as well.
Qualifications: Some farming experience is preferred but not necessary. The job is physically demanding and you must be willing to work in all types of weather, work independently, keep a flexible schedule and have a desire to learn about sustainable agriculture. A passion for nature, a sense of humor and an open mind are mandatory.
Salary or Compensation: Housing includes a private bedroom and bath, all you can eat from the garden, stipend negotiated after 30 days.
Application Instructions: Email resume/ letter of interest or call.
Website : plowgirlfarm.blogspot.com
Position Posted 01/26/12
Farm or Organization Name: Beausol Gardens
Location: Chatham County
Region: NC Triangle
Contact Name: Harry LeBlanc
Email: beausolgardens@embarqmail.com
Farm Description: Biodynamic farm with three acres in production of mixed vegetables and cut flowers. Our sales are primarily CSA and farmers' market.
Number of Positions Available: 4
Job Description: We have internships available for March through October and March to Christmas. Please visit our website (http://beausol.com/farm_internships.html) for details.
Qualifications: No experience necessary, but welcomed. We are looking for dedicated, energetic folks with a serious interest in learning to farm.
Candidates should be able to lift and carry 55 pounds (the average weight of produce totes, seed bags and amendment sacks).
Salary or Compensation: Serious candidates please write for details
Application Instructions: Please email resume and cover letter with following information:
1) Introduce yourself to us. What should we know about you.
2) Why do you want to join us at Beausol Gardens?
3) What do you hope to learn here?
Closing Date: March 1
Website : beausol.com
Position posted 01/01/12
Farm or Organization Name: Randye's Gardyns
Location: Raleigh, NC
Region: NC Triangle
Contact Name: Randye Goldenberg
Phone: 919-325-9318
Email: Randye's Gardyns@yahoo.com
Farm Description: A very small farm in which I grow all of my own from seed. I use organic methods, organic fertilizers, and organic compost. I have just completed my first year and will be starting the second year March 2012. I use black plastic and mulch to control weeds and I farm intensely. Crops include bok choi, spinach, lettuces, sugar snap peas, beans, cukes, turnips, carrots, arugala, peppers, eggplants, tomatoes,
Number of Positions Available: 1
Job Description: To assist with placing plastic and setting in cedar and fir stakes in the ground for tomatoes and cukes, and also eggplants. Participation in farmers markets - I go to two farmers markets, one Wednesdays beginning April and two on Saturdays. One starts the beginning of March and the second begins April.
Qualifications: To have some knowledge of organic growing, be willing to learn and also offer your knowledge. Must be able to place tags in everey row or by each plant inserted in soil, as well as to help up-pot, water, fertilize, propagate.
Salary or Compensation: To be discussed, depends on experience and working abilitry, especially if room and board are required.
Application Instructions: Send information of your qualifications and your interests to RandyesGardyns@yahoo.com
Closing Date: February 15, 2012
Website : none
Position posted 12/06/2011
Farm or Organization Name: Alfred's Farm
Location: Cedar Grove, NC
Region: NC Triangle
Contact Name: Alfred Loeblich
Phone: 919-245-0080
Email: pyrrhophytes@yahoo.com
Farm Description: Farm is 42 acres (30 in forest and 12 cleared). West Fork of Eno River begins on farm at the west side of property. Alfred's Farm endeavors to develop a diversified farm that feeds the owner, provides enough produce and plants to sell year round at least to two farmers markets. This is not a big-agriculture farm but a small beginning adventure hoping to develop novel things to sell at a farmers market. We are particularly interested in crops that are unusual and will attract a customer base. We are currently raising fruits, produce and ornamental plants and potted perennial vegetable plants. Our goal is to provide customers a richer variety of unusual edible crops, plants for their personal food cultivation and ornamental plants for their enjoyment.
Number of Positions Available: one (possibly two) flexible here. Ideal long term plan is to find someone who can help develop this farm for the future and possibly help manage the enterprise.
Job Description: Intern and/or volunteers will participate in diverse activities of the farm. Projects for the coming season include:
1. Build a chicken coop, will involve minor carpentry.
2. Fencing: cutting cedar posts and installing electric fencing and deer fencing, installing poultry fencing.
3. Irrigation installation.
4. Rain water collection installation.
5. Raising salmon faverolles, a heritage breed of chickens.
6. Small plastic greenhouse construction.
7. Growing produce year round for farmersâ market, household and possibly restaurants.
8. Planting fruit trees and berries.
9. Maintenance of muscadine grapes, and the following trees apple, pear, fig and jujube trees. Planting of new fruit trees and fruiting shrubs.
10. Clearing trees for planting of fruit trees.
11. Possibly minimal help with pond construction.
12. Farmers Market attendance.
Flexible hours available. M-F and Sun afternoons.
Qualifications: Prior farming experience not required. Interns would be expected to commit to helping develop the new farm and make it profitable for all concerned. Open to considerable flexibility to tasks interns would wish to pursue - we need to work together to make the farm function.
Salary or Compensation: Negotiable salary and/or profit share from farmers' market depending on hours worked. No housing available.
Application Instructions: Call, email or write and tell us about yourself, interests, long range plans, previous experience, why you want to work on a farm, and what you hope to learn. Open to visits after initial interview.
Closing Date: until filled.
Website : N/A
Position posted 11/18/2011
Farm or Organization Name: Turtle Run
Location: Saxapahaw NC
Region: NC Triangle
Contact Name: Kevin Meehan
Email: useyerfoot@yahoo.com
Farm Description: Small organic family vegetable farm in Saxapahaw NC. See website useyerfoot.com for more info
Number of Positions Available: 1
Job Description: Year round. Intern to work 18 hrs/week on small organic vegetable farm in exchange for own private beautiful guest cabin which includes kitchen and bath. Position starts May 1, 2012. Small salary provided but intern can earn extra pay during busy times at $10/hr.
Qualifications: Able to work outside in hot/cold weather. Willing to roll up sleeves and do strenuous farm work.
Salary or Compensation: Guest cabin plus $100/month. Extra salary/work available during busy times
Application Instructions: email useyerfoot@yahoo.com with info. Position starts May 1, 2012
Closing Date: May 1 2012
Website : useyerfoot.com
Position posted 11/01/11
Farm or Organization Name: Elysian Fields Farm
Location: Cedar Grove
Region: NC Triangle
Contact Name: Elise Margoles
Phone: 919-357-6793
Email: effarm@earthlink.net
Farm Description: Elysian Fields Farm will be entering its twelth year in production in 2012. The farm is owned and operated by 36 year old Elise Margoles. In addition, one employee returning for their fifth year on the farm and one intern to be determined will round out the crew of three. The farm will continue to run its 100 member CSA program and sell at two weekly farmers markets in Carrboro. The farm mainly produces vegetables, all kinds and lots, with a few fruits and at times a pig or two.
Number of Positions Available: One
Job Description: The intern will be asked to work a 40 hour work week, 8-5 with an hour lunch M-F March 1st through September 30th.
Qualifications: No experience is necessary, just a desire to learn and the ability to work hard.
Salary or Compensation: $800 a month stipend / housing in a small cabin on the farm / food from the field
Application Instructions: Please email the farm @ effarm@earthlink.net if you are interested in the position. A resume or description of your previous work history and life would be helpful. A farm visit and interview are encouraged
Website : elysianfarm.com
Position posted 10/14/2011
Farm or Organization Name: Okfuskee Farm
Location: Silk Hope, NC
Region: NC Triangle
Contact Name: Bobby Tucker
Phone: 919 200 3387
Email: okfuskeefarm@gmail.com
Farm Description: A young but highly diversified farm, Okfuskee is most known for its high quality pork, local grain production, and sorghum molasses. However, most of our efforts are expended towards vegetation production that includes no-till methods, 5+ year rotations, livestock integration, and plenty of cover crops. The farm is continually expanding our perennials (nut/fruit orchard, small fruits, asparagus, sunchokes) and on-farm contouring/farmscaping for long-term but efficient water management and drought resilience.
Number of Positions Available: 1
Job Description: Seeking experienced farmhand to manage Mon-Thursday farm operations, primarily vegetable production and pastured hog. The selected applicant will be responsible for harvesting and prepping for the mid-week restaurant delivery and attending the Saturday farmer's market no more than every other week.
Qualifications: Experience in vegetable production required. Proficiency with tractor use and pasture-raised hog production is highly sought and commensurate a higher stipend.
Salary or Compensation: Starting at $100 per week (plus market commission). Also includes independent lodging, utilities, and food
Application Instructions: Send letter/email of interest to Okfuskee with resume of relevant experience.
Closing Date: Jan 2012
Website : www.okfuskeefarm.com
Posted 10/25/11
Farm or Organization Name: Donniesbrook Farm
Location: Silk Hope, NC
Region: NC Triangle
Contact Name: Don Buckner
Phone: 336-501-2616
Email: buckner57@gmail.com
Farm Description: Two farm locations 2 miles apart. One in fourth year and one in second year of prodction. Full range of fresh, chemical-free vegetables plus cherries, blueberries, apples, pears, figs, persimmons, plums. Honey bee colonies on both farms. Laying hens and guinea fowl, expanding flocks and adding meat goats in immediate future. Open to other small livestock and other products depending on staff interests.
Number of Positions Available: Farm Manager + 3-4 Interns
Job Description: Farm Manager must be experienced and interested in a long-term partnership agreement to take complete control and responsibility under general direction of owner. Interns will be expected to work and participate in building upon the basic infrastrcture under the mentorship of the Farm Manager. Duties will include all aspects of year-round sustainable agriculture as well as trade tasks such as fencing, carpentry, plumbing, greenhouse construction and forest/water/soils management.
Qualifications: Physically capable of hard farm work on flexible schedule based on the demands of nature. Strong desire to learn. Capability to prepare produce for market and participate in marketing process. Willingness to work with poultry and small livestock.
Salary or Compensation: 20 hours per week in exchange for lodging and locally grown food. Additional compensation negotiable on a case-by-case basis with emphasis on profit-sharing.
Application Instructions: Response by e-mail with summary of availability, experience, goals/objectives in sustainable agriculture and willingness to live and work on-site at one of the farms.
Closing Date: URGENT!!!
Farm or Organization Name: SecondWind Farm
Location: Hillsborough
Region: NC Triangle
Contact Name: Jim Shanley
Phone:
Email: jimshanley1@mac.com
Farm Description: Please visit: http://web.me.com/verashanley/SecondWind_Farm/Welcome.html
Number of Positions Available: 1
Job Description:
We are looking for someone to come all day on Fridays and set up and sell at our booth on Saturday's at the Chapel Hill Farmer's Market
Fridays:
work 8-10 hours
pick veggies and flowers for the Saturday Market
wash veggies and box up for market
arrange flower bouquets
Saturdays:
Load up market van...........6am-6:30 am
Drive to Chapel Hill market.....6:30-7:00am
Set up stall..........7:00-8:00 am
Sell at market......8:00-noon
Break down stall and drive van/leftover veggies back to the farm
Finish for the day at about 1:15pm
Also, there is an option of working Tuesday's if interested (pick in the morning, go to the Tuesday market in the afternoon)
Qualifications: MUST have direct, relevant work and field experience on a farm. (Please do not contact us if you don't have this experience.)
Must be comfortable working independently.
Salary or Compensation: $10/hour
Application Instructions: Please email us at jimshanley1@mac.com
Closing Date: April 15
Website : http://web.me.com/verashanley/SecondWind_Farm/Welcome.html
Farm or Organization Name: Coon Rock Farm
Location: Hillsborough, NC
Region: NC Triangle
Contact Name: Richard Holcomb
Phone: 919 732-4168
Email: richard@coonrockfarm.com
Farm Description: Coon Rock Farm is a sustainable family farm providing sustainably grown garden crops and pasture raised antibiotic and hormone free chicken, eggs, beef, lamb and goat on 55 acres nestled along a bend in the Eno River just outside of Hillsborough, NC. Our vegetables are mostly heirloom varieties and 100% raise without artificial chemicals or fertilizers. Our animals are pastured raised and grass feed and never given antibiotics or hormones. Our chickens are heritage breeds that provide both meat and eggs and are completely free range. The owners of Coon Rock Farm are also co-owners of Zely & Ritz Restaurant and Wine Bar in Raleigh and provide much of the local and organic produce, meat and poultry used in the restaurant. Coon Rock Farm is active year round using floating row covers and greenhouses to produce winter crops.
Number of Positions Available: 4 per season
Job Description: Interns will participate and lean all aspetsof this very diverse animal and vegetable year round production farm
Qualifications: should have a strong desire to work, live and learn on a sustainable but commecially viable farm.
Salary or Compensation: room and board plus a small cash stipend
Application Instructions: application on website at www.coonrockfarm.com/Interns.html
Closing Date: year round
Website : www.coonrockfarm.com
Farm or Organization Name: Bluebird Hill Farm
Location: Bennett, NC
Region: NC Triangle
Contact Name: Norma D Burns
Phone: 336 581-3916
Email: countrymouse@rtmc.net
Farm Description: Bluebird Hill is a USDA Certified Organic small farm that emphasizes herbs, specialty vegetables, cut flowers, plants, value-added farm crafts and food products, and incorporates the principles of permaculture to maximize the use of space. We grow many types of fruits and vegetables, emphasizing diversity and quality over quantity. We are always experimenting with new crops, - things like hops, kiwi, cranberries, citrus, ginger, and others not often seen in our area. We host Parties, weddings, picnics, and photo shoots. We also have group workshops in growing and using herbs, exploring their requirements and ways to combine them with flowers and the landscape. Visitors select their own, and bring them into the kitchen with us to prepare and cook with them. We have 500 lavender plants, host a harvest day, and make a number of distilled lavender products. Our intern should have a broad range of interests that include food safety and dietary issues, plant culture and culinary uses, landscape and construction projects, farmer's markets, CSA, and managing people. We provide a private living space with refrigerator, stove, toilet/shower, eating, and sleeping facilities.
Number of Positions Available: 2 if a couple (preferred)
Job Description: Individual or couple to take part in all aspects of farm operation: Cultivating, planting, weeding, mowing, insect control, harvesting, selling at farmer's market, drying and packaging products.
Learn about plant culture and growth habit, organic practices (we were Certified Organic July 2010), sustainable agriculture, intensive planting, companion planting and medicinal/culinary uses for plants and herbs.
Qualifications: Must be willing to work hard, although if the temps are in the 90/100s, we will work early and late, but not in middle of the day. Good people skills are important, since we host visitors to the farm and attend farmer's market. Must be interested in the WHY of growing organically, not just in the HOW. Strong physically, mature emotionally, intelligent and environmentally concerned individuals preferred.
Salary or Compensation: Camper in private location near small pond. Picnic table, trees. If you are interested in landscaping or personalizing your area, feel free. You have gas stove, refrigerator, toilet/shower combo, and small closet space. Sleeping area at one end and table/booth seats at other end. Will sometimes eat together. Garden produce available, will supply eggs, bread, soap, TP, linens, towels, dishes, cookware, and other necessities. Interns cook most meals themselves in their private residence. Stipend: 200.00 per month plus necessities. Laundry facilities available, no charge.
Application Instructions: Contact Norma Burns by email; include resume and references.
Closing Date: April, 2011
Website : www.bluebirdhillfarm.net
POSITION CLOSED
Farm or Organization Name: Fickle Creek Farm
Location: Efland NC (Orange County)
Region: NC Triangle
Contact Name: Ben Bergmann
Email: ficklecreek@gmail.com
Farm Description: We are in our 11th year as a growing small farm in the Piedmont of North Carolina. Our products are grown and raised on 145 acres in Orange County: market gardens, laying hens, meat chickens, sheep, steers, and pigs.
Number of Positions Available: three per year
Job Description: Work ~45 hr/wk in all aspects of farm, including daily chores, livestock care, produce from start to harvest, and retail-direct sales at farmers' markets.
Qualifications: Desire to be a farmer and to learn through doing. Must be able to work hard, communicate effectively, and solve problems based on observations and expanding knowledge of farm operations. Carpentry, construction, and mechanical skills always a plus.
Salary or Compensation: Housing on farm, veggies and eggs, stipend graduating from $300-$600/mo as year progresses, year-end bonus.
Application Instructions: Via e-mail including statement of purpose and resume.
Closing Date: rolling
Website : http://ficklecreekfarm.com
Farm or Organization Name: Prodigal Farm
Location: Rougemont, Durham County
Region: NC Triangle
Contact Name: Kathryn
Phone: 919.477.5653
Email: kat@prodigalfarm.com
Farm Description: We are a licensed farmstead goat cheese dairy on 95 acres. We participate in the Animal Welfare Approved program. Our website has much, much more info about us and many pics.
Number of Positions Available: 1
Job Description: We are currently seeking short term intern applicants to assist during birthing season. Preference will be given to those who can start immediately and stay through June 1. Primary responsibilities include daily feeding of all goat kids and adult goats, mucking out birthing stalls, and cuddling baby goat kids. We do many other things on our farm, and already have other intern/farmhand/apprentices but we need help with the babies in particular.
Qualifications: Experience with livestock and/or infant humans is preferred. Patience and gentleness are required, as are ruggedness of spirit and enthusiasm. Likewise we seek those who will be good, considerate and tidy housemates with us and the 2 other interns who live with us.
Salary or Compensation: full room & board & $50/week stipend
Application Instructions: Please respond with your dates of availability, previous work experience, contacts for 1 landlord or housemate reference, and for one teacher or employer reference. Please also tell us why this position is of particular interest to you.
Closing Date: asap
Website : www.prodigalfarm.com
POSITION CLOSED
Farm or Organization Name: Genesis Farm
Location: Chapel Hill
Region: NC Triangle
Contact Name: TD Matheny
Phone: 919-968-4759
Email: genesisfarm@me.com
Farm Description: Small market and educational farm. We produce seasonal vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers and sell true free-ranging eggs. We also have educational programs for children and adolescents.
Number of Positions Available: 1
Job Description: General farm help: work in gardens (planting-selling), care of domestic animals, maintain and repair equipment, buildings, and work on different projects (basic experience is ok, but such skills as driving a tractor, chain saw work, building things is a plus).
We would like to have someone live on the farm and have a small cottage available, but the rental property would be a separate deal.
Qualifications: Basic farm skills and know-how (knowledge of plants is important); honesty, integrity, dependable and responsible with solid work ethic and healthy and strong body. Need someone who is conscientious and able to think ahead.
Salary or Compensation: Based on experience.
Application Instructions: Contact us via email with brief narrative about yourself and resume with references. No phone calls, please.
Closing Date: open
Website : www.genesisfarmnc.com
Farm or Organization Name: Minka Farm, LLC
Location: Efland, NC
Region: NC Triangle
Contact Name: Kimberly Harry
Phone: 919-304-4999
Email: farmer@MinkaFarm.com
Farm Description: Animal Welfare Approved farm raising pastured beef, pastured chickens and ducks for eggs. We also have an orchard with a large variety of fruits and a CSA. We use sustainable methods and organically-approved methods, but are not certified organic
Number of Positions Available: 2
Job Description: Work many areas of the farm, including doing animal chores in rotation with other employees, garden and orchard work, market sales.
Qualifications: A strong interest in agriculture. Must be interested in integration of animal and plant production. A good work ethic and a sense of humor. Must be comfortable working alone sometimes once a job has been learned.
Salary or Compensation: Housing, electricity (monthly maximum), weekly stipend, some food
Application Instructions: Email at farmer@MinkaFarm.com. Include reasons for wanting to farm, other qualifications, at least two references, contact information
Closing Date: none
Website : www.MinkaFarm.com
Farm or Organization Name: Wild Dog Farm
Location: Snow Camp (Triangle/Triad)
Region: NC Triangle
Contact Name: Pepper Chapman
Phone: 919-423-6875
Email: wilddogfarm@hotmail.com
Farm Description: We are a 29 acre organic farm in the ancient Cane Creek mountains (height 987 feet) of North Carolina, in southern Alamance county. We have pastured chickens and ducks, bees, blueberries, and assorted fruits and vegetables. We are planning to add milk goats in the near future and are also establishing an orchard of heritage apple, pear, and cherry trees. We sell at two local farmers markets.
Number of Positions Available: 1
Job Description: Morning and evening animal chores (ducks, chickens, goats) four days per week, plus five hours a week of other farm chores in exchange for housing. Other farm work on a profit sharing basis.
Qualifications: Passionate commitment to organic farming and a love of
animals. Ability to manipulate 50 pound feed sacks. Experience with
organic farming, goats, cheese-making, tractors, carpentry, pond
construction, and/or old building maintenance and repair skills would be a plus.
Salary or Compensation: Very small house on site for you (480 square feet, one bedroom, ideal for one person, bringing your significant other is ok if you get along very well), space for your own vegetable garden included, space for other organic farming activities available on a profit-sharing basis. Other arrangements also possible.
Application Instructions: Via e-mail including goals, skills, and other commitments.
Closing Date: open until filled
Website : NA
Farm or Organization Name: Prodigal Farm
Location: Rougemont, Durham County
Region: NC Triangle
Contact Name: Kathryn
Phone: 919.477.5653
Email: kat@prodigalfarm.com
Farm Description: We are an Animal Welfare Approved farmstead goat cheese dairy; we produce goat cheese, goat meat, bread using our whey, and cheesecakes using our chevre.
Number of Positions Available: 1
Job Description: We're looking for a farm hand/milker. This position is largely outdoors, except for milking. Every week, portable electric fencing must be set up and taken down to move three groups of goats. As the weather cools, we' ll be working on infrastructure projects: installing permanent fencing, milling lumber, repairing farm buildings, trimming hooves, giving vaccinations, mucking shelters.
Qualifications: The work requires you to be physically fit, both in the ability to walk a lot, and to lift 50 pounds (feed bags, bales of straw) repeatedly. You' ll need to be attentive to details of many kinds: is that goat acting differently today than it does usually? Is that doe looking like she might kid today? Was the electricity for the fence turned back on? Have you followed the proper cleaning steps, each and every time, in the milking room? We expect you to have good follow-through in completing tasks, and to communicate with us to ensure that we take next steps as necessary based what' s happened on your watch. We have early shifts (starting at 7 a.m., occasionally earlier if weather requires) and late shifts (ending at 8 p.m.), and you may be doing some of each.
Salary or Compensation: We have a live-in spot available, with food and a stipend, or we can pay hourly. We expect 40 hours a week, occasionally a bit more (with additional pay) in busy times. We are growing rapidly, and it' s a great opportunity to observe the many issues that a growing value-added farm-based business must confront. We look for congenial, conscientious people who will work well with others, and join our quest to be the best "in our field". We don' t expect you to have past dairy experience, though some farm experience is useful, and, as mentioned earlier, good physical fitness is essential. Bonus points if you aren't allergic to poison ivy. Oh, and you get to eat/take home some rather tasty cheese, cheesecake, bread and meat, and sometimes you're asked to be a guinea pig for new recipes.
Application Instructions: Please email us with your name, phone, details of your education and work experience, your physical fitness, and contact info for 2 references so we can learn what you'll be like to work (and potentially live) with. Please also (1) tell us about any relevant life experience including any special skills/experience (carpentry, animal husbandry, mechanic/repair, chain-sawing, cooking, etc), and (2) tell us about yourself in your own words and be sure to include WHY you are interested in this internship, including what you hope to accomplish by being here.
Closing Date: August 20, 2011
Website: www.prodigalfarm.com
Farm or Organization Name: Center for Environmental Farming Systems
Location: Goldsboro, NC
Region: NC Coastal
Contact Name: Lisa Forehand
Phone: 919-513-0954
Email: lisa_forehand@ncsu.edu
Farm Description: Summer Interns with the Center for Environmental Farming Systems come from all over the country and world to work with faculty members on weekly classroom learning activities, hands-on farming experience, community projects and focused research projects conducted at CEFS' 2,000-acre research farm in Goldsboro, N.C.
Number of Positions Available: 14
Job Description: We are seeking highly-motivated undergraduate students from a variety of different backgrounds, with a strong interest in sustainable agriculture, to participate in a unique 8-week summer internship. CEFS summer interns will learn about the concepts and practices of various aspects of sustainable agriculture from expert faculty and staff at CEFS and through hands-on farm work, lectures and discussions, community engagement, and field trips to local farms and markets. Additionally, students work with a CEFS faculty mentor to learn about an aspect of sustainable agriculture research. A highlight of this program is that interns will gain hands-on sustainable ag research knowledge through working with a CEFS Faculty Mentor.
Goals
For a student completing the CEFS Sustainable Agriculture Internship Program, the goals are to:
* describe sustainable agriculture and community food systems from a broad systems perspective,
* evaluate a variety of agricultural systems and practices for their sustainability,
* improve professional development and collaborative learning interactions with farmers, extension agents, researchers, non-governmental organizations and the community,
* communicate about how research is conducted, basic techniques, data collection and appreciation of challenges for a related aspect of sustainable ag,
* identify the challenges, constraints and benefits of sustainable agriculture practices.
Qualifications: Undergraduate or recent college graduate
Salary or Compensation: 0
Application Instructions: To learn more about this exciting INTERNSHIP opportunity, please visit: http://www.cefs.ncsu.edu/getinvolved/internships/internships2012.html
Applications can be found at: http://www.cefs.ncsu.edu/getinvolved/internships/internshipapp2012.html
Closing Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Website : http://www.cefs.ncsu.edu
Positions Posed Nov. 28, 2011
Somerset Farm
Located
about 10 miles outside of Edenton, NC in Chowan County (north coastal NC area
Contact: Frederick Ingles -
252-482-2987
Internship Description: Somerset Farm is looking for an Intern to work on the farm starting in March, 2011. Housing is provided. He & his wife, Jeannie Inglis, run Somerset Farm, which is USDA Certified Organic and raise vegetables, chicken & lamb. They sell wholesale to ECO and retail at 3 regional Farmers' Markets per week. They are thinking of starting a small CSA for the first time this year. They use draft horses to work the 27-acre farm (as well as 2 tractors) and also need help with working timber.
Internship Length: 6-month to year-long internship
To Apply: Please give Frederick a call at 252-482-2987.
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