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The
following is a list of Sustainability related Internships (in chronological
order). If you are interested in earning academic credit for internship
work, please contact me at jgerber@psis.umass.edu
and see “Internship
Information” on the expectations and process. Also, for a list of
internships from 2003- 2004, go here.
Many of these opportunities are available each year. |
November 30, 2005
Opportunity in Georgia
Serenbe Farms is seeking 3 dedicated
apprentices for the 2006 growing season. A 30 acre certified organic
community supported agriculture (CSA) farm located just 30 miles south of
Atlanta, GA, Serenbe Farms is a part of the Serenbe community, a unique sustainable
village consisting of EarthCraft homes, restaurants, shops, artists, a bakery,
spa, equestrian center and art school. The village of Serenbe lies in the
heart of 40,000 protected acres. Guided by traditional values and principles of
environmental sustainability, Serenbe is a new approach to community
development – a belief that quality of life is more than simply a place to
live.
As the Serenbe community's agricultural
initiative, we operate within the principles of biodynamic agriculture, a
holistic and spiritual approach to sustainable farming. The farm is
strictly organic with an additional emphasis on growing spiritually enlivened
food, educating the next generation and building community throught the arts.
Serenbe is home to over 100 farm animals including horses, cows, goats, pigs,
sheep, donkeys, llamas, and more. Our 30 acre organic farm grows
vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruits for our CSA, local restaurants (including
those in the Serenbe community), and a farmers market held nearby the farm.
In Serenbe Farms' second season, we will
provide food to 40 families through CSA and many others through our farmers
market. This is a perfect opportunity for someone that strives to learn how to
efficiently and innovatively farm a small area and grow quality produce for
appreciative consumers. In addition to learning how to farm, you will
become a part of this exciting new vision that is coming to life and is a model
for many other sustainable communities.
We offer nice housing 1/4 mile from the farm,
a stipend of $400/month, a small additional food stipend, and farm produce, as
well as involvement in this unique community.
We are looking for apprentices from March
15th to November 28th. Call or email for further information.
Contact: Paige Witherington (901)482-1789,
email info@serenbefarms.org Website: www.serenbefarms.com
November 13, 2005
APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT
HEAVEN & EARTH FARM
Amigo
and Kalita Todd Cantisano
No. San Juan, Nevada County, California
March through November 2006
Educational opportunities: Organic Plant Propagation, Nursery Work,
Greenhouse Production, Vegetable, Flower and Herb Market Gardening, Berry and
Grape Production, Orcharding, Direct Marketing, Composting, Seed Production,
Heritage Plant Exploration and Propagation, Homesteading Skills, Small
Equipment Management, Ornamental Management, Community Living, Vegetarian,
Vegan and Raw Food Preparation (and consumption!), Food Preserving Skills such
as drying, juicing, canning, freezing. Optional education in Alternative
Healing Skills and Nature based Spirituality. Check the internet on Amigo
Bob Cantisano and Kalita Todd to learn more about us.
We live and grow on a gorgeous 11 acres on the San Juan Ridge, between the
Middle and South Forks of the Yuba River at 2500' in the northern Sierra
Nevada, 30 minutes from Nevada City and Grass Valley. Our farm is a mixture of
productive fields, orchards, pines, oaks, madrone, cedar and fir forest, with a
seasonal creek and four distinct seasons. We live and participate in an
interesting, diverse community with a very active rural cultural scene.
We offer a supportive environment for growth, community living, education and
fun.
You will learn a lot and have a good time living and working on an organic mini
farm.
You will get housing and board, continuing education and a small stipend.
There is an opportunity to earn a generous bonus at season's end.
What we need from you: A strong interest in agriculture and homesteading, love of nature, good work ethic, great attitude, flexibility, community cooperation, and a good sense of humor. We need your commitment for the entire growing season, March through November. Sorry we are not able to accommodate short term apprentices. Please inquire for more information or an application
Heaven & Earth Farm
Amigo Bob and Kalita Todd Cantisano
P.O. Box 942
No. San Juan CA 95960
530-292-3619
530-292-3688 Fax
orgamigo@jps.net
September 5, 2005
Tropical Organic Reforestation/Farming/Intentional Living Internship Opportunity
This
internship opportunity is for students of sustainable ag., restoration ecology,
permaculture, alternative living and related fields of study.
Mature,
motivated, hard-workers/learners only, please!
"Ola
Honua" translates as " life-giving earth". The Ola Honua
Reforestation Project is a place, a project, and a community. The place is 180
acres of pasture and scrubland in the remote Kipahulu Valley on
the
windward side of Maui. The project is the planting of this land with a
diversity of fruit trees, tropical hardwoods, native trees, clumping bamboos,
and many other useful plants, using strict organic methods. The community is a
small group of knowledgeable and devoted people living and working on the land,
committed to greening the earth and working towards sustainability from the
ground up.
We
run our farm equipment on Biodiesel, depend on the sun for our electricity and
hot water, and grow much of our own food. We govern ourselves by consensus of
members and are continually trying to
better
our relationships with each other and the Earth.
We
invite you to come and help us in our project: to plant trees, to farm with us,
to learn from and with us and share your knowledge, to work hard and enjoy the
abundance we are creating.
We
are offering a 6-month internship for really mature hard-working students,
preferably with some agriculture/farm experience. This work-study internship
will give a wide range of practical understanding and work experience in
organic tropical farming, agroforestry, bamboo
cultivation,
native forest restoration, alternative energy, alternative community
development, and much more. We will have three positions opening in January of
'06. Other openings will be in March of '06 at the very earliest.
Work
requirements are 35 hours a week, with full food use from 2+ acre orchards and
elsewhere in the village (papayas, bananas, avocados, breadfruit, wild mangos,
pineapples, and so many interesting and exotic
fruits...
many are seasonal) and garden food including staple crops (sweet potatoes,
taro, corn) and most of the familiar veggies. Interns will participate in
growing an abundance of food, and are encouraged to eat what they grow as much
as possible. If you want to try to eat 100% from the land you're living on,
this is a great place to do it. Nonetheless, interns will receive redeemable
$150/month credit at a local natural food store (2 1/2 hours away). Interns
will live in a shared intern yurt and use the community kitchen yurt and
community bathhouse.
The
INTERNSHIP FEE for the 6-month program is $2,500, payable one month in advance,
which includes everything mentioned above : housing, laundry, kitchen, and
bathroom facilities, $150/month food credit. Your 15 hours/week for Neaulani
(reforestation) is a real job and you will receive minimum wage for your work
time. (It actually works out that you can earn back most of the cost of the
program if you save all the money you make! How's that!)
We
would prefer (though not require) that interns do this program as part of a
formal internship or independent study through their university, rather than
coming as non-students.
Applications
are now being accepted, though our space is limited so apply as early as
possible. We'll try to inform you of your acceptance 3-4 months ahead of time
if possible.
To
apply or to learn more about this internship opportunity, please contact Seth
at rasabes@yahoo.com
August 10, 2005
Naturalist Internship - Sierra Outdoor School
Operated
by Clovis Unified School District
Description:
Teach 4th-6th grade students science and team building concepts in an outdoor
setting at 4100’ in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Lead 7th-12th grade students
in outdoor adventure activities. Academic year position involves leading small
and large groups in Night Program activities. No overnight supervision of
students required. On going, paid training in classes, natural history,
interpretation, group management and career counseling. Option to learn how to
care for, handle and teach about non-releasable raptors at our Raptor Center.
Become part of a staff that is committed to providing quality outdoor education
and training future educators. Willing to work with college advisors to arrange
credit.
Qualifications:
College degree (or upper-division work) in the fields of science, natural
history, education, outdoor recreation or related fields. Previous experience
working with children beneficial. First aid and CPR required, provided if necessary,
Musical or performance experience, WFA/WFR. Class B Drivers License, and
Lifeguard Certification preferred.
Salary:
$56/day
Benefits:
Room, board (when school in session), health care fund, Worker’s Comp, paid
conference and paid visit to other environmental education program(s).
Housing:
fulltime
Board:
during program
Medical:
healthcare fund
Deadline:
Open until filled for 2005-2006 academic year
Available:
8/16/05- 6/16/06
Procedure:
Application, letter of interest, resume, 3 references, and interview.
Application available online: http://www.clovisusd.k12.ca.us/employment/CUSDapp.pdf
Contact
Name: Traci Fesko - Program Coordinator
Contact
Address: 15700 Old Oak Ranch Rd, Sonora, CA 95370
Contact
Telephone: 209-532-3691
Contact
Fax: 209-532-4196
Contact
E-mail: TraciFesko@cusd.com
Contact
Website: www.clovisusd.k12.ca.us/rlc
May 4, 2005
Internships are still available at
Tillers International for 2005.
Tillers
International is a non-profit organization In southern Michigan that
operates
an educational farm with draft animal power. Our mission is to
preserve,
study, and exchange low-capital technologies that increase the
sustainability
and productivity of people in rural communities.
Interns
at Tillers experience work in sustainable agriculture, rural
development,
historical interpretation, hands on education and operation of
a
non-profit organization. On a daily basis interns participate in the
farming
activities of the season and receive practical training in a range
of
skills relating to small-scale farming with draft animals. Interns also
participate
and assist in classes offered at Tillers on diverse topics
including
draft animal power, blacksmithing, woodworking and timber frame
construction.
Interns
are encouraged to develop individual projects related to sustainable
agriculture
and animal-powered farming. Some interns receive university
credit
for their work. We are pleased to assist in meeting the requirements
of
professors. We welcome your calls to explore arrangements.
TERMS
AND SUPPORT
The
focus of the internship program is on the growing season of March to
November.
We prefer applicants who are available for the entire period and
thus
can build on the progression of farm activities. However, we also
consider
anyone available for at least 12 weeks.
Interns
must be able to communicate ideas, to work without close
supervision,
and to cooperate with co-workers. Interns are expected to work
45-50
hours per week with flexibility for week-end activities and seasonal
farm
activities. Due to the farm work required, interns should be able to
lift
50 pounds repeatedly without problem and be in adequate physical
condition
to work long days in the fields. While much of the work is
physical,
it is generally fun.
Paid
interns receive $85 per week for an initial period of six weeks.
Following
a performance review, compensation may be increased up to $125 per
week
depending on abilities and international experience.
On-farm
rooms with shared facilities are available for $35 per week. Rooms
may
need to be shared at times. Food is not provided, though garden produce
and
eggs may be available in season.
To
learn mor about internships at Tillers, visit our website at
http://www.wmich.edu/tillers/about/intern.html
TO
APPLY
Please
send (1) a letter of application that describes your skills and how
Tillers
might contribute to your future plans, (2) a resume and (3) two
references
with addresses and phone numbers. If at all possible, we
appreciate
interviewing applicants by telephone or in person. Always feel
free
to call for information.
Applicants
for paid internships must be US citizens or have visa status
authorizing
work for pay, such as "practical training" related to a student
visa.
PLEASE
SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
Larry
Dyer, Farm Training Coordinator, or
Richard
Roosenberg, Director
Tillers
International
10515
East OPAve Scotts, Michigan 49088 USA
Telephone:
269/626-0223
FAX:
269/626-0225
e-mail:
TillersOx@aol.com
April 19, 2005 Summer 2005 Internship Opportunity New Entry Sustainable Farming Project Tufts University
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy The
New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (NESFP) assists immigrants with agricultural
experience to apply their skills in their new environment and begin commercial
farming. The project supports 50 farmers of Southeast Asian (Hmong and
Cambodian) and African origin, on farmsites in Dracut, Lancaster, Leominster,
and Sutton, MA. The NESFP provides services such as locating farmland,
education, training, farm enterprise development, and production and marketing
assistance. The project strives to provide opportunities for economically
disadvantaged farmers, preserve farmland, and promote New England agriculture.
See our website (www.nesfp.org) for more
information. This
internship will provide “hands-on” experience in direct marketing and
cooperative management. The primary responsibility of the coop field
coordinator will be to assist the NESFP Cooperative in its first year of sales
to Boston area Farmers’ Markets and through a small CSA (community supported
agriculture). Activities
and responsibilities include:
A.
Assist in set up and operations NESFP cooperative: Work with coop steering committee to make decisions
concerning coop operations; Continue NESFP market research to identify preferred marketing
opportunities; Assist coop members to continually develop business
plan for the NESFP coop reflecting the scale of production, markets, products,
and farmers’ capacities C.
Assist with record-keeping needs of NESFP cooperative: Manage sales records and produce distributed through
NESFP Coop (for Farmers’ Markets and CSA) We
are looking for a self-directed individual who wants to gain a variety of
experience. Some cross-cultural diversity training, experience working with
immigrants and non-native English speakers, and agriculture / marketing
knowledge is preferred. Access to private transportation required. The schedule
is flexible (some evenings, weekends). Start date is mid-June through September
(minimum 12 week commitment). This is a paid position - $13 -15 / hr (depending
on experience), approximately 25-30 hrs/wk. Intern will primarily be
working at farm sites in the Lowell / Fitchburg / Worcester areas, with markets
in greater Boston area and occasional visits to NESFP offices in Chinatown or
Lowell. To
apply, send a letter of interest and resume to Jennifer Hashley at jennifer.hashley@tufts.edu, or
Hugh Joseph hjoseph@tufts.edu. For
questions, contact 617-636-3793. DEADLINE
TO APPLY: May 6 or until filled. Summer 2005 Internship Opportunity New Entry Sustainable Farming Project Tufts University Friedman
School of Nutrition Science and Policy The
New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (NESFP) assists immigrants with
agricultural experience to apply their skills in their new environment and
establish themselves as commercial farmers. Currently the project
supports 50 farmers of Southeast Asian (Hmong and Khmer), Latin American, and
African origin, on farm sites in Lowell, Dracut, Fitchburg, Lancaster/Bolton,
and Sutton. The NESFP provides services such as locating farmland,
education, training, business/enterprise development, and production and
marketing assistance. The project strives to provide opportunities for
economically disadvantaged farmers, preserve farmland, and promote New England
agriculture. See our website (www.nesfp.org)
for more information. This
internship will provide “hands-on” experience in the development of a
vermiculture enterprise. We are hiring a part time farm-based position, working
at the Bolton Flats Farm Site in Bolton, MA. The primary responsibility of the
vermiculture project coordinator will be to establish a vermicomposting
enterprise, including reviving the worm depository and developing marketing
plan for vermicomposting products. Activities
and responsibilities include: Establishing a vermicomposting enterprise for the
NESFP Attend vermicomposting training with Will Allen from
Growing Power! Revive the worm depository at the Bolton Flats Farm
Site Evaluate local markets for potential to sell worms,
worm castings, and fertilizer teas Coordinate vermicomposting trainings, work events, and
tours Assist farmers at training farm sites in Bolton to
establish vermicomposting crop production: Find sources for raw materials of vermicomposting beds Build vermicomposting beds in early spring and through
out the growing season Plant crops in vermicomposting beds and evaluate crop
production Prepare and post vermicomposting information and
training materials on bulletin boards Participate in meetings and produce reports Coordinate farmer attendance at on-farm vermiculture
training workshops Complete biweekly report on activities; document
details of interactions with farmers Attend NESFP staff meetings and other meetings as
scheduled We are
looking for a self-directed individual who wants to engage in the local
immigrant farming community. Some cross-cultural diversity training, experience
working with immigrants and non-native English speakers, and agriculture
knowledge is preferred. Access to private transportation is required. The
schedule is flexible (some evenings, weekends). Start date is early April and
continuing through August (minimum 16 week commitment). This is a paid
position. Intern will primarily be working at farm site in Bolton, with
occasional office visits to Tufts Friedman School in Chinatown or Community
Teamwork, Inc. in Lowell. For more information please contact Jennifer Hashley jennifer.hashley@tufts.edu; tel.
617-636-3793 / or Hugh Joseph at hugh.joseph@tufts.edu, tel.
617-636-3788. Summer 2005 Internship Opportunity New Entry Sustainable Farming Project Tufts University
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy The
New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (NESFP) assists immigrants with
agricultural experience to apply their skills in their new environment and
establish themselves as commercial farmers. Currently the project
supports 50 farmers of Southeast Asian (Hmong and Khmer) and African origin, on
farmsites in Dracut, Lancaster, Leominster, and Sutton, Massachusetts.
The NESFP provides services such as locating farmland, education, training,
business/enterprise development, and production and marketing assistance.
The project strives to provide opportunities for economically disadvantaged
farmers, preserve farmland, and promote New England agriculture. See our
website (www.nesfp.org) for more
information. This
internship will provide “hands-on” experience in all aspects of agricultural
enterprise development and non-profit programming. The primary
responsibility of the field technician will be to assist farmers with
agricultural record-keeping (crop yield and harvest records) and other crop
production issues at farm sites in Dracut, MA (Smith Farm and White Gate Farm,
approximately 1 mile apart) and in Bolton and Sutton, MA. All communities
are approximately 45 minutes from Boston. Determining yields on ethnic
crops grown by immigrant farmers is challenging and interesting because so
little data exist for comparison. Activities and responsibilities
include: Work with farmers at training farm sites in Dracut and
Bolton, MA to: Assist growers to maintain production and sales
records (planting dates, crop variety, irrigation scheduling, pest management,
harvest dates, yield data, and sales records) Measure farmer plots and crop acreage; complete FSA
crop acreage reports Assist in communication of crop pest occurrences to
UMass Extension educators Monitor pest management activities in accordance with
NESFP policy Communicate farmer needs to NESFP staff Assist farm site manager with community development
activities Attend monthly farmer committee meetings Assist with coordination of farm site events and tours Prepare and post information and training materials on
farm site bulletin boards Participate in farm-based workshops and produce
reports Coordinate farmer attendance at on-farm training
workshops and field trips/site visits Complete biweekly report on activities; document
details of interactions with farmers We
are looking for a self-directed individual who wants to gain a variety of
experience. Some cross-cultural diversity training, experience working with
immigrants and non-native English speakers, and agriculture knowledge is
preferred. Access to private transportation required. The schedule is flexible
(some evenings, weekends). Start date is end of May and continuing through
September (minimum 12 week commitment). This is a paid position - $13 -15 / hr
(depending on experience), approximately 20 hrs/wk. Intern will primarily
be working at farm sites, with occasional office visits to Tufts Friedman
School in Chinatown or Community Teamwork, Inc. in Lowell. To
apply, send a letter of interest and resume to Jennifer Hashley or Hugh Joseph
at jennifer.hashley@tufts.edu, hugh.joseph@tufts.edu. For
questions contact 617-636-3793. DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 6th or
until filled. Marketing Cooperative Field Coordinator
Assist Coop Manager with
continuing training and education workshops on cooperatives;
Help to set up and manage
a centralized farm-based product aggregation facility / center - site layout;
facilities for cleaning, preparation, packaging, cooling and storage, and
vehicle loading.
Coordinate deliveries of
NESFP produce from farmers to central cooling facility
Represent NESFP Coop at
weekly farmers’ market on Tuesdays in Lexington, MA (sales, pub. relations)
Assist with coordination
of produce, packaging, and deliveries to NESFP CSA members
Promote the NESFP coop
initiative and product sales to promote visibility, expand demand for specialty
ethnic crops, and increase overall sales
Assist in coordination of billing,
farmer payments, bank accounts, tax information
Provide timely reports and
other required information as requested
Vermiculture Project Coordinator
DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 29, 2005 or until
filled
Field Technician: Record-Keeping and Crop Yields
April 6, 2005
Moon in the Pond Organic Farm, Sheffield, MA
APPRENTICESHIPS AND LEARNING-WORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Summer Apprenticeship
There are two openings for apprentice/interns during the
‘summer’ season beginning March/April/May and running through October.
Generally one is a garden apprentice and the other is animal apprentice
although neither is exclusively one or the other and all around work is
required of both (and especially if one of the positions is not currently
filled.) Both of these require more than full-time work by an individual who is
prepared to take responsibility and is committed to learning, full-on, how a
farm works by working a farm. These positions are about learning to work a
multifaceted, beautiful, dynamic farming operation: from explaining the value
of heritage breeds to school tours to gutting chickens, from arranging bouquets
of flowers for the farmers’ market to shoveling manure out of the barn, from
changing the oil in the 1956 Massey -Fergusen tractor to uploading to the web
the monthly PDF file for meat availability. It’s how it works. With a
one-on-one relationship with Farmer Dom you learn about the mechanics,
philosophy, psychology, ethics, and economics, science, art and luck of small
scale, varied, organic farming. You will explore the myriad ways that a farm is
a microcosm of life on the planet and the school of unlimited classrooms and
infinite colleges.
The ad below appears in NEWOOF (Northeast Workers on
Organic Farms) and ATTRA (Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas), two
farm apprenticeship clearinghouses.
Please take note of the requirements for application:
1) Letter of intent. Why you want this type of experience,
what you hope to learn, and what you can offer. Be specific.
2) Resume. Include all basic personal information. Use dates and names.
3) References. Provide addresses and phone numbers.
4) Proposed dates for interview visit and internship.
See… http://www.mooninthepond.com/programs.html
for details.
Contact; 413-229-3092 or dom@mooninthepond.com
March 20, 2005
Gorman Heritage Farm,
Metro-Cincinnati, OH
Position: Education & Sustainable Agriculture Interns
(4)
Contact: Kate LaBare, Education Manager & Camp Director
(513) 563-6663 ext. 103
klabare@gormanheritagefarm.org
Internship Description:
Gorman Heritage Farm is seeking four (4) paid summer
interns to join our creative, experienced, and dedicated staff for summer
2005. Interns will gain valuable experience with many aspects of
environmental education and farming. Interns’ primary responsibility is
to lead sessions of the summer camp program. Interns will gain experience
with campers from a variety of backgrounds and ages (4-12 years). Camps focus
on farm chores, hands-on ecology exploration, and natural art projects.
Interns will also learn about and participate in the
farming operations and animal care aspects of the farm. On non-camp
weeks, interns will work closely with the farmers and volunteers to grow,
harvest, and market our organically-grown produce.
There will be opportunities to share one’s own skills and
experiences with campers, volunteers, and staff.
There will also be opportunities to plug into other things
happening on the farm:
Interns will have the option to
design a family evening program, “Sunset Strolls” around their own interests
Interns will be invited to
participate in implementing the new summer fundraising event, “Summer’s
Bounty”, when several local chefs will prepare a meal using primarily
ingredients from the farm fields and animals
Interns receive 1 full week of paid
training and teambuilding.
Qualifications:
Passion for the natural world and
working with children
Flexibility and creativity
Special skills and experience such
as weaving, spinning, playing musical instruments a plus
Applicants must be at least 18
years of age. Related college experience preferred
Location: Evendale, OH (just North of Cincinnati
city-limits)
Duration: June 13- August 19, 2005
Start Date: June 13, 2005
Hours: 40 hrs. per week, including some weekends.
Compensation: $2500 stipend (plus fresh produce, off-site housing can be
arranged)
Application Procedure:
Send cover letter with related experience and special skills, resume, and three
references to:
Kate LaBare, Education Manager
Gorman Heritage Farm
3035 Gorman Heritage Farm
Or email to: klabare@gormanheritagefarm.org
Please call (513)563-6663 ext 103 or email with questions.
Deadline: Ongoing, until positions are filled.
Volunteering in the Field with Sustainable Harvest International Sustainable Harvest International (SHI)
welcomes the support of many volunteers and interns each year. Most
volunteers visit a host country and work with our extensionists on one or more
existing projects. Generally volunteers stay between one week and one
month. In some cases volunteers may stay six weeks or more, depending on
the project. SHI also supports students interested in receiving course
credit for their work with us. Please indicate this on your application. How to apply: To apply for a
volunteer placement with SHI read information below and send your completed
application (typed on a computer) along with your resume at least 2 months
prior to your expected travel date. Applications should be sent to
Program Director, Jon Hurst. He can be emailed at jon@sustainableharvest.org Email is the best way to
communicate with us. If, for any reason, you are unable to communicate by
email please contact our office in Maine. We will be in touch with you
once we have received your application. Thank you for your interest!
February 24, 2005 ORGANIC FARM INTERNSHIP: SPEND THE SUMMER IN MONTANA, GROW
HEALTHY FOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY AND EARN CREDIT ATTENTION: Students concerned
with natural resource use, biology, sustainable agriculture, food security,
community development, or restoration ecology may be interested in this unique
hands-on opportunity! Want to learn on a working farm in
the rocky mountain west? Want to challenge your mind and get
your hands dirty? Spend the summer at the University
of Montana's PEAS farm in Missoula, Montana PEAS is the Program in Ecological
Agriculture and Society, and is offered by the Environmental Studies Program.
On a 6 acre, organic farm nestled in the beautiful Rattlesnake Valley, students
at the PEAS farm blend hands-on-work, academics and service. PEAS
students grow food for an 80 member CSA (community supported agriculture) and
supply local emergency food shelters with tens-of-thousands of pounds of
produce annually. This integrated approach to
learning ecologically-based agriculture creates a powerful experience for
students and a valuable asset for the community. To get involved
and experience it for yourself, check out: http://www.umt.edu/evst/students_undergrad_emphasis_sff.htm#peas Registration for UM summer school
is found at: http://www.umt.edu/ce/summer/ See Course Descriptions, Special
Programs, click on PEAS. Please call Josh Slotnick with
questions 406-239-6993, or write to him: peas@archerserve.com --------------- February 13, 2005 HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE FARM CENTER VEGETABLE PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP SUMMER 2005 Positions available: 2-3 Starting date: May 24, 2004 Ending date: September 3, 2004 Stipend: $560 Bi-weekly The Hampshire College Community
Supported Agriculture (CSA) internship program provides a hands-on
working/learning experience designed for college students interested in
sustainable agriculture. Interns will work alongside the CSA
Manager to carry out the daily operations of organic vegetable production on
the Hampshire College Farm. Normal working hours are Monday-Friday 7am-4pm with
a one hour lunch break. Some weekend hours will be required. Responsibilities include: greenhouse seeding
and watering field preparation transplanting and
direct seeding weed control
including tractor cultivation and hand hoeing organic pest control planting and managing
cover crops assisting Hampshire
College professors with on-farm research Throughout the summer, interns will
be given written learning materials including information on soil health, plant
fertility, weed, disease and insect ecology as well as specific crop rotation
plans, seed orders, planting schedules and cover crop plans. Interns will have
the opportunity to conduct their own on-farm research projects if they wish. The Hampshire College CSA is
looking for interns with a strong commitment to learning about sustainable
agriculture. Farm work is often strenuous labor that requires physically
challenging tasks. It is important for interns to feel physically capable and
willing to work hard in all types of weather. When interns are introduced to new
tasks they will receive appropriate training. Benefits include occasional trips
to other local farms and farm conferences including the NOFA summer conference;
some veggies, flowers and herbs; and a one week vacation which must be
scheduled with the CSA Manager during the first week of work. For more information or an
application contact: Nancy Hanson at 559-5599 or nhanson@hampshire.edu Application deadline: March 11,
2005 January 26, 2005 Pumpkin Brook Organic Gardening Inc. seeks new crew members
to join our community of committed organic land care professionals in late
March/early April through November. Established clientele in
Concord-Lexington, Mass. area. You provide your own reliable
transportation. A station wagon or small truck is a plus. We provide skilled maintenance
services--planting, transplanting, pruning and fertilizing--using organic
materials and methods per the NOFA Organic Land Care Standards. This is a
great opportunity to work with plants growing at various properties and observe
changes through the seasons. Full or part-time positions available.
Workday is 9:30 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Optional seasonal
overtime and Saturday work available. Previous horticultural experience
and good common sense required. Love of plants essential. Pay scale is $12-16 per hour, depending on
experience. Contact Priscilla Williams, President, at
978-597-3005 and e-mail a resume to phw@seedlingspecialist.com
for consideration. Colchester
Farm - Internship 2005
Growing Season Colchester
Farm is a 340-acre farm located on the Sassafras River, a tributary of the
Chesapeake Bay. We grow organic vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers and
free-range chickens. Much of the produce goes to a 75-family CSA that
distributes in the Upper Eastern Shore region. 2005 will be the third
year of operation for this segment of the farm, which has considerably expanded
over the past few years. Intern
positions will begin in April and end in October, with the possibility of
extending through the winter. Tasks will be focused around harvesting
produce but will also include planting, transplant production, irrigation
projects, crop maintenance, chicken care, and direct marketing through farmers
markets, and the CSA. Individuals
enthusiastic about sustainable agriculture will be the best candidates.
Colchester Farm is in the process of transitioning into sustainable/organic
farming practices and diversifying its markets. We also hope to soon establish
educational and research components at the farm. Intern:
No experience required, but the best candidates will have an interest in sustainable
agriculture. Competitive
weekly stipend based on experience. Free
housing and vegetables. To
Apply: Send
cover letter and resume to: CSA
Manager Colchester
Farm PO
Box 162 Georgetown,
MD 21930
AmeriCorps VISTA Position Available Youth
Program Coordinator for the Youth Horticulture Project University
of Vermont Extension- Southern Region Who
we are: The Youth Horticulture Project (YHP) is a program of the University
of Vermont Extension that helps at-risk youth experience success
while they develop job and life skills through the growing, harvesting
and marketing of vegetable crops. Programs include a farm-based
job training program for teenagers, a mentoring program where teens
lead elementary youth in garden and nutrition workshops, and a variety
of school partnerships. As a team the youth grow vegetables, sell
them at farmers' markets and provide them for donation to local food
shelves and homeless shelters. Participants also engage in workshops
aimed at teaching them a variety of social skills in addition to
agricultural concepts. Participants develop critical life skills of communication,
teamwork, leadership, decision-making and problem-solving through
practical, hands-on agricultural and entrepreneurial experiences.
All programs take place at UVM Extensions 2 acre educational
farm in Brattleboro and at community sites in Windham and Bennington
Counties. Responsibilities:
Lead young people in their work on the farm and in the community.
Take part in educating youth from diverse backgrounds on the importance
of a healthy, local agriculture as well as engaging them directly
in an experience of enterprise and community service. Responsibilities
will mainly include: =D8
Recruitment of youth into the program =D8
Volunteer recruitment and training development =D8
Organize volunteers and interns to lead on-site youth programs =D8
Revise and strengthen program and materials to educate youth on food and
farming issues, job readiness and personal development =D8
Assist with aspects of program implementation =D8
Revise and development volunteer recruitment and training manuals =D8
Help set up the educational farm site for sustainability of programs =D8
Assist with fundraising and promotion =D8
Help build program database Qualifications: =D8
Experience with working with youth from diverse backgrounds =D8
Experience with or interest in production techniques of organic agriculture =D8
Ability to work as part of a team and individually, a self-starter =D8
Strong interpersonal skills =D8
Knowledge of electronic technology desirable =D8
Ideal position for individual seeking experience with program development Beginning
Date: As soon as position is filled. In
exchange for their year of full-time service, VISTA members receive extensive
professional development training, a living allowance and an educational
award that can be used to finance higher education or help pay
off student loans. Benefits with this position also include access to
organic produce from the farm. All are welcome to apply, minimum age is 18.
Application:
Send letter of interest, resume and names of two references to:
Sara Coblyn, UVM Extension, 11 University Way #4, Brattleboro, VT 05301-3669
or email to sara.coblyn@uvm.edu An additional application to AmeriCorps
will also need to be completed. This position will be based in
Brattleboro but may require some travel to Bennington. This is not a university
position and does not come with university benefits. Sara
Coblyn Youth
Horticulture Coordinator University
of Vermont Extension 11
University Way, Ste. 4 Brattleboro,
VT 05301 802-257-7967
(phone) 802-257-0112
(fax) sara.coblyn@uvm.edu Glynwood Center is Offering a Great Opportunity To Get Hands On Experience in the Field Of Organic Gardening & Marketing this Spring and Summer 2005 Glynwood Center is a non-profit organization
located an hour north of Manhattan, nestled in 250 acres of woods and
farmland. Visit the website at There
are three internship positions available. Onsite living accommodations
will be provided in one of the cottages, plus a $500.00/month stipend.
There will also be some produce and eggs available per week- whatever is
available. Duties
include planting, seed sowing, preparing seed beds, weeding, harvesting,
staking, organic fertilizing and pest control, watering, pruning, mulching,
produce/floral processing, and perennial dividing. So,
if you would like to gain experience in organic gardening and preparing fresh
produce and flowers for market, plus receive landscaping experience, send your
resume and cover letter explaining how the internship will fit into your
education and career plans to: Head
Gardener Nicole
Mora PO
Box 157 Cold
Spring NY, 10516 Or
email to: nmora@glynwood.org Expect
to be physically engaged in outdoor work Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm.
There will be a weekly one hour seminar given by the Director of
Operations. The position starts as early in May as possible and ends at
the end of August. The stipend will be prorated. Please respond
by February 15, 2005. Interviews will begin in March and decisions
will be announced by mid March. Decisions will be based upon the
individual’s intention to learn and gain experience in the practices of the
field and on demonstrated dedication and discipline in previous endeavors. May
1- September 30th - 2005 Do
you want to spend a season immersed in the growing and marketing of salad mix,
specialty greens, flowers and garlic? Do you want to live and breathe
farming? Apprentices work four long, physically demanding days per week for
five months. Our farming philosophy emphasizes soil building and worm
production through permanent no-till raised beds in which high quality
vegetables are grown intensively for restaurants and food co-ops. We use
solar greenhouses to extend the growing season, solar electricity to power our
farm and buildings, and biodiesel (vegetable based fuel) to fuel our vehicles.
Apprentices
work Mon, Tues, Weds, and Friday. On non-farming days apprentices pursue
other interests or may choose to take part in programs of Seeds of Solidarity
Education Center, our non-profit wing, including SOL(Seeds of Leadership)
Garden- a program for local teens, and the North Quabbin Garlic and Arts
Festival which we organize with our neighbors. Farm
apprentices live on-site and receive a monthly stipend, vegetables, education
and inspiration. Please check out our website, then email or call to
receive an application. Seeds
of Solidarity Farm Ricky
Baruc and Deb Habib 165
Chestnut Hill Road Orange,
MA 01364 (978)
544-7564 solidarity@seedsofsolidarity.org www.seedsofsolidarity.org January 1, 2005 APPRENTICESHIP
OPPORTUNITIES AT HEAVEN & EARTH FARM No.
San Juan, Nevada County, California March
through November 2005 Educational opportunities: Organic Plant
Propagation, Nursery Work, Greenhouse Production, Vegetable, Flower and Herb
Market Gardening, Berry and Grape Production, Orcharding, Direct Marketing,
Composting, Seed Production, Heritage Plant Exploration and Propagation,
Homesteading Skills, Small Equipment Management, Ornamental Management, Community
Living, Vegetarian, Vegan and Raw Food Preparation (and consumption!), Food
Preserving Skills such as drying, juicing, canning, freezing. Optional
education in Alternative Healing Skills and Nature based Spirituality.
Check the internet on Amigo Bob Cantisano and Kalita Todd to learn more about
us. We
live and grow on a gorgeous 11 acres on the San Juan Ridge, between the Middle
and South Forks of the Yuba River at 2500' in the northern Sierra Nevada, 30
minutes from Nevada City and Grass Valley. Our farm is a mixture of
productive fields, orchards, pines, oaks, madrone, cedar and fir forest, with a
seasonal creek and four distinct seasons. We live and participate in an
interesting, diverse community with a very active rural cultural scene. We
offer a supportive environment for growth, community living, education and fun.
You will learn a lot and have a good time living and working on an organic mini
farm. You
will get housing and board, continuing education and a small stipend.
There is an opportunity to earn a generous bonus at season's end. What
we need from you: A strong interest in agriculture and homesteading, love of
nature, good work ethic, great attitude, flexibility, community cooperation,
and a good sense of humor. We need your commitment for the entire growing
season, March through November. Sorry we are not able to accommodate short term
apprentices. Heaven
& Earth Farm P.O.
Box 942 No.
San Juan CA 95960 530-292-3619 530-292-3688
Fax
WHO:
Planet Drum Foundation WHAT:
Field Projects Manager - rural and urban ecological projects<BR> WHEN:
February/March (training month) 2005-January 2006 WHERE:
Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador (coast) WHY:
Urban sustainability activities to create ecological city HOW:
Revegetation of & wild park and hillsides, recycling activities, renewable
energy production and use, environmental education, ecological planning REQUIREMENTS:
Post-college environmental working experience, English-Spanish fluency, ability
to work with residents and direct volunteers, capability to manage and share
office/apartment with volunteers, one-year minimum commitment (please do not
apply without all of these COMPENSATION:
$150-200/month (depending on degree of experience), private room in comfortable
large apartment with kitchen and bath facilities, emergency health costs,
internet and local transportation expenses, salary increases after six months
and one year BENEFITS:
Bahia de Caraquez has an Eco-City bylaw and a bioregional Ecological Plan
which provides for a unique and valuable working experience, Planet Drum
Foundation is highly regarded by city officials and residents, innovation and
creativity about existing and new projects are encouraged, wide-ranging
wilderness and social recreation opportunities. HOW
TO APPLY:
Apprentice at the Sirius Community, Shutesbury MA Organic Gardening, Natural Building, and Retreat
Center Cooking and Cleaning Sirius
Community 72
Baker Rd. Shutesbury, MA 01072 413-259-1251 Sirius is a spiritual intentional community, an
eco-village, and an educational non-profit located in Shutesbury, MA Spend 35 hours a week learning about organic
gardening, natural building, and retreat center operations by working hands on
and intergrading into our spiritual community. Being an introduction to eco-village and spiritual
community education, the apprenticeship program has been life changing, fun and
deeply beneficial. [At Sirius], my body grew stronger, my heart grew more open,
my soul set itself free! –Former Apprentice Apprenticeships are a 2 month minimum
commitment. The cost is $350 a month which includes organic vegetarian
meals, a room, and educational expenses. There are need-based
scholarships available, please inquire in application. For more information Qualifications
Compensation
Seeds of Solidarity Farm Apprenticeship
Amigo and Kalita Todd Cantisano
Amigo Bob and Kalita Todd Cantisano
Ecological Projects Manager