Sustainability Internships

Sustainability Internships – Spring 2007

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 Informationï on the expectations and process. Also, for a list of internships from 2006 go here, 2005, go here, and from 2003- 2004, go here. Many of these opportunities are available each year, so it is worth checking previous years. If you search the web for internships and either environment, sustainability or other related words, you will find several web lists and search engines that may also help. Here are a few other lists to review:

The Food Project list

ATTRA list

NOFA list

And for an excellent year long apprenticeship program, check out The Farm School (contact me to learn how to get academic credit for this program).

Also, I maintain a separate list of sustainability jobs, here.

May 8, 2007

The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts

PART TIME SUMMER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Help the Food Bank in meeting our mission to work with our community to reduce hunger and increase food security.

A volunteer is needed for the summer starting at the end of June. Training for the position will be provided. The volunteer, who is able to work effectively and respectfully with elders, is needed to work directly with elders assisting them in filling out renewal forms in the Brown Bag Food for Elders Program. He/she will travel to Brown Bag sites in western Mass mostly in the mornings (8:30 - 12:30/1:00), about two or three days a week, Tuesday-Friday. He or she will mostly travel with Food Bank staff, but may occasionally have to drive independently to a site. If you would like to learn more about this position, please contact Annie Kelly, Volunteer Coordinator, at: 413-247-9738 ex.114 or anniek@foodbankwma.org

May 3, 2007

Help Wanted:

We could really use some volunteer help right now with potting things up in the

greenhouse and transplanting all of our perennial flowers. Potting up happens in

the greenhouse (where the weather is always fine, though sometimes a tad hot),

and is real easy. Digging, dividing, and transplanting perennials is a bit more

strenuous and weather dependant. Both tasks usually result in extra plants that

we'd be happy to have our helpers take home with them. Give us a call if you can

help out. We are also looking to hire someone to work part time two or three days a week,

starting as soon as possible. If you're interested or know someone who is, let

us know.

Crabapple Farm [crabapplefarm@verizon.net] is a CSA in Chesterfield, run by

Tevis and Rachel Robertson Dubois. Contact us if you're interested.

April 14, 2007

Farming and Food Justice work Opportunity

We are looking for a few other people to join us this summer on a local collective farm, as we do a grant funded farm-to-city vegetable growing project from the Amherst area to Springfield.

Seeking people with skills/interest in Crop Production, Harvest Preservation, Building, Innovative Tool Restoration, Love and Know-how of the fair city of Springfield, Cooking, low-tech living, Weeding, Event Organizing, Mechanics, and more! Different levels of involvement possible

E-mail greentoolbox@gmail.com for more information.

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Hey all you gardeners out there (near Amherst) -

There is garden/yard care job available in Amherst that I would like to

tell you about.  The yard is about 7 acres of woods, lawn, a pond,  gardens,

vegetable and raspberry patch.  The lady of the house has planted most of the

garden, and many of the trees herself, over the past 40 years.  I have been

working with her the past couple seasons, and am graduating this year.  We are

looking for someone who is a responsible, committed and interested in working

part-time this summer, to continue out the season through the fall, and be

able to work full-time or part-time next season as well.  This is not a

regular 9-5 type of job, the hours are flexible (although morning hours are

ideal, especially during the summer heat), and you, as gardener, become part

of a lovely household.  You must have gardening experience and be comfortable

doing hard outside work such as shoveling, weeding, heavy lifting and feel

comfortable running a mower and weed wacker.

If interested please contact me: Megan 413.695.8290 or lohse@student.umass.edu

Sincerely,    Megan Lohse

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April 10, 2007

Apprentice wanted to assist in the conversion of

Upstate New York small town property into sustainable

homestead.  Beautiful finger lakes region.  Living

space available with utilities in exchange for 50-60

hrs. per month worktrade  restoring 20+ year old

organic gardens. Carpentry and energy conservation

projects, work in commercial kitchen with 25 year old

catering business with new focus on local products and

services, work at farmer's market selling herbs and

food.  Work with homeowner/business owner to create a

more sustainable home based business model with

opportunity for expansion.  Expand local permaculture,

homesteading, artistic and mutual aid networks.

Opportunity to co-design 1.5 acres with experienced

permaculture designer.  Create marketing project in

your spare time for further income growing garden

produce and herbs and/or creating value added

products.  Work available for pay with catering business.

Requirements: non-smoker, strong work ethic, organic

garden experience, people skills, own transportation,

1 year commitment prefered, permaculture design

certificate a plus.

Please contact Josh by email for info or to submit resume

rainbowwarrior14874@yahoo.com

April 1, 2007

Volunteer opportunities with Nuestras Races See http://nuestras-raices.org/

We like to work with each person as an individual to figure out how we can best work together to learn and improve our community. We try and match up each volunteer with a project that needs doing, depending on the volunteer's skills, talents, experiences and goals. Much depends on the amount of time that the volunteer has to contribute.

Examples of volunteer projects/internships include:

Organize and order materials for our bilingual library

Help with Nuestras Races business ventures - greenhouse, bakery, community kitchen - do business planning for new products

Organize a fundraising event

Do photo or video documentation of projects or events

Edit an edition of our bilingual newsletter or work on this website

Organize workshops on health topics or organic gardening

Assist with youth leadership program (usually not 1st project with Nuestras Races, we have to get to know you first)

Do carpentry/beautification projects in the gardens

Help put up fencing, plant fruit trees, clear brush, build an animal structure or some other project on the Tierra de Oportunidades farm

Please send a resume and cover letter to:

Executive Director, Nuestras Races, 329 Main Street, Holyoke, MA 01040

March 26, 2007

Earthlands Internship

Learn Permaculture and organic gardening while participating in community at Earthlands. See.

http://www.earthlands.org/apprenticeship2005.html for more information.

Coastal Enterprises, Inc. is a private, nonprofit community development organization with a national reputation for using natural resources to strengthen community. CEI is seeking an Americorps volunteer for the New American Sustainable Agriculture Project (NASAP). The NASAP is a program that assists limited resource farmers and gardeners, primarily refugees and immigrants living in Lewiston and Portland, ME to acquire the resources necessary to produce and market. NASAPs goal is to help growers build successful and sustainable gardens and farm businesses which are consistent with their culture and personal aspirations and that strengthen Maine agriculture as a whole.

The project seeks an AmeriCorps staff person to work on all aspects of the project. This includes organizing volunteers to assist with projects at training farm sites in Lisbon and Scarborough and at community gardens in Portland, ME. Much of the work will take place at the growing sites. The most important project will be organizing transportation for limited resource growers to get to these sites. There will be opportunities to learn much about sustainable agriculture and in Maine and to interact with people from many different cultures.

The compensation for 900 hours of AmeriCorps service includes an educational award of $2,362, a total living allowance of $5,450, and exceptional training opportunities and professional experience. The living stipend will be broken down into four or five monthly payments depending on how many months it takes to complete 900 hours of service. The position starts mid April and ends on or before November 31^st, 2007.

Qualifications include comfort working with many cultures and in diverse communities, some familiarity with agriculture in the Northeast U.S., and good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. A valid drivers license and reliable transportation is required.

Send resume and cover letter by Tuesday, April 10, 2007. Interviews will take place April 16^th- 20^th. E-mail or mail to:

Amy Carrington

Project Director

New American Sustainable Agriculture Project

Coastal Enterprises, Inc.

2 Portland Fish Pier suite 201

Portland, ME 04101

arc@ceimaine.org

March 15, 2007

Summer Internship with Stipend

Barking Frogs Permaculture offers one summer internship with a $500

stipend for summer 2007.  The internship will be for at least six

weeks, ending no earlier than Sept. 15. at Barking Frogs Permaculture

Center in North-Central Florida.  The intern selected will be required

to find housing locally or tent in his/her own camping equipment.  For

more information, visit our web site, www.BarkingFrogsPermaculture.org

or send an email to Dan Hemenway at BarkingFrogsPC@aol.com   .

Deadline for applications is June 15, but the internship may be filled

before then if we find an ideal candidate.

Grow On,

Michael Keeney

Treefrog Landscapes/Sustainable Landscapes

182 North Street

Northampton, MA 01060

413-320-1318

Hawthorne Valley Apprenticeship

We Have One More Apprenticeship Position Still Available at Hawthorne Valley Farm for the 2007 Season.

We are seeking a full-season apprentice to join our crew beginning as soon as reasonable (ideally no later than mid-late April) and continuing into November. We are a certified Biodynamic Farm, with 12 acres of vegetable production, and a 60-head dairy herd. We market veggies through a 250-member CSA program, at Greenmarket stands at Union Square and Inwood Park in NYC, and at the Hawthorne Valley Farm Store. We process the milk in our dairy processing facility where we make yogurt, cheese, and other products. Dairy products are sold at the Farm Store (including Raw Milk), the Greenmarket, and wholesaled (you can find Hawthorne Valley Farm Yogurt throughout the Northeast).

No previous agricultural experience is necessary; though we are definitely open to folks who do have experience. Our apprenticeship position offers a chance to work on a diversified farm gaining experience with both vegetables and animals. Apprentices will be involved in all aspects of crop production and harvest as well as milking, barn chores, etc. We also participate in the local CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) Program. Visit our website: www.hawthornevalleyfarm.org/farm.html for more information.

Apprentices receive a monthly stipend of $600, workmans comp., and housing on-site; as well as a bounty of food in season (veggies, milk, yogurt, meat, etc).

If you are interested in applying or want more specific information please contact Rachel Schneider at 518-672-7500 ext. 105 or RachelHVFarm@taconic.net.

Permaculture Intern:

We are seeking a PERMACULTURE INTERN, THEN CHILDREN'S DAY CAMP COUNSELOR for the period beginning April 30 and ending August 17, 2007. Location: Epworth Camp and Retreat Center, High Falls, N.Y.

From April 30-May, 12, they would take the PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE WITH GEOFF LAWTON AND ETHAN ROLAND. Expenses covered.

From May 14-June 15, they would work with us as an INTERN:

**Help develop curriculum for children's permaculture activities

**Build sheet mulch beds in our annual and forest gardens

**Plant veggies

**Brainstorm interesting guilds and garden designs

**Do some farm chores, primarily with animals

Meals and housing in counselor bunk rooms provided

From June 18-August 17, Train and work as a COUNSELOR WITH DAY CAMP CHILDREN--Paid position. Children are grouped by age from age 5--15. You would work on gardening and permaculture activities that you designed during internship, but also general counselor activities. Experience with children a plus, but not absolutely required. Camp Epworth is a Methodist Camp. The day camp is open to the public and to children of all backgrounds.

If interested, please contact Joan or Wilton at 845-687-7646 or mamajoane@yahoo.com or wilton@epworthcenter.com. Talk with us and tell us something about yourself.

March 1, 2007

National Farmers Unions 2007 summer internship applications are due March 15.

NFU's intern program offers young adults a real world working experience with opportunities to expand their knowledge base and develop their skills. Internships typically last two months and can be based in NFU's Greenwood Village, Colo., office or the legislative office in Washington, D.C. The program is flexible in meeting university/college requirements.

Internship Areas of Interest:

â–² Communications

â–² Education

â–² Cooperative Development

â–² Policy Research and Analysis

â–² Economics

â–² Political Science

Eligibility:

â–² Enrolled college student

â–² Cumulative G.P.A. 3.00 or higher

Applications and criteria may be downloaded at: http://www.nfu.org/about/education/internships/

If you have questions about our intern program, please contact me.

Laura Johnston Monchuk

Education Director

National Farmers Union

202.741.9410

laura.monchuk@nfu.org

www.nfu.org

February 15, 2007

Daloz Farm CSA seeks Farming Interns!

Daloz CSA is a Certified Organic farm in Hancock, NH. Farming interns work with the CSA manager and other farmers on all aspects of the certified organic farming operation including seed starting, care of seedlings, transplanting, field prep, weeding, irrigation, harvest, coordination of the two CSA pickup days and selling produce at local farmers markets.

The purpose of the internship program is to give new and aspiring farmers a clear understanding of the daily life of an 80-member New Hampshire CSA during the growing season. The work ranges from invigorating and life changing, to physically challenging and tedious depending on the attitude of the intern. At Daloz CSA we are committed to educating ourselves and others on the value of local farms and building the skills necessary to nurture the earth while producing a substantial quantity of fresh whole foods for our community. We also place high value on the people that work on our farm, in the belief that our relations with each other are a reflection of the way that we care for our community and the land.

Interns work a six day work week in exchange for produce and an educational experience. Daloz CSA is willing to work with you to get academic credit for your internship. In addition to learning organic food production through hands-on experience in four acre market garden, interns also go on field trips to other farms and participate in weekly educational seminars focusing on specific elements of farming. We also offer a stipend for interns that commit to the farm for the eight month growing season April 1 through November 1. Shorter term interns are welcome to apply but not eligible for stipend. Housing options available onsite.

Previous farming experience is useful but not necessary. Willingness to commit to the entire growing season, interest in Permaculture, ecological design and creating a sustainable future highly valued. Interns are expected to engage in physical labor on a daily basis.

To learn more or to apply, visit us at www.dalozcsa.org .
DALOZ FARM CSA
P.O. Box 203
Hancock, NH 03449
www.dalozcsa.org

Ph. 603.525.9481
Cell 603.831.1972

Vegetable Production Interns at Hampshire College

Positions available: 2-3

Starting date: May 21, 2007

Ending date: September 3, 2007

Stipend: TBD

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 16, 2007

February 11, 2007

FARM YOUTH INITIATIVE SUMMER POSITION

The Harvest for Health and Child Nutrition Program Departments of the Capital Area Food Bank

are currently seeking an energetic person to work in our Farm Youth Initiative program.

The Associate is needed to help facilitate the Food Banks sustainable agriculture program

which includes leading and facilitating nutrition lessons and working from Clagett Farm.

  POSITION:  Farm Youth Intiative Summer Associate

  LENGTH OF TERM:  Summer 2007 - 12 weeks full-time (40 hrs/wk)

  SALARY: Stipend of $3,000

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Teach nutrition classes at Kids Caf summer program sites emphasizing the benefits of

consuming fresh fruits and vegetables

Assist with all activities during the Clagett Farm field trip which may include co-teaching,

harvesting, chaperoning, organizing hay rides, and seed planting

Maintain a log of accomplishments throughout internship

Conduct pre- and post- evaluation of project and track results

Pack food orders at the Capital Area Food Bank for Kids Caf program sites

Development of educational aids and teaching materials

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Currently enrolled undergraduate/graduate student who will be returning to school full-time

Experience/ understanding of garden or farming programs; physical capacity to work outside

in a variety of weather conditions

Experience or interest in working with children in low-income communities

Hardworking, energetic, outgoing and self-motivated

Must possess a current valid drivers license; own transportation a plus

Respect for people of all cultures, races, faiths, lifestyles and age groups

OUTCOMES/ EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY

Hands-on learning about sustainable agriculture, local food systems and nutrition

Better understanding of non-profit work serving the needs of hungry people

Understanding of Kids Caf and From the Ground Up programs structures and purposes

Teaching and curriculum development experience

Understanding efforts to increase access to fresh produce in underserved areas

How to Apply:

Send cover letter and resume via e-mail, fax or U.S. Mail to:

Susan Topping, Capital Area Food Bank, 645 Taylor St. NE, Washington, DC 20017-2063;

202-529-1767 (fax); no phone calls, please. Application Deadline: March 30, 2007

E-mail: toppings@cfoodbank.org

Web site:  www.capitalareafoodbank.org

Summer Apprentice--Peacework Farm seeks a summer apprentice for 2007

season.  We are a 300-member CSA organic vegetable operation in Newark,

Wayne County,  serving Rochester, NY.  Start and end dates are flexible, but

ideally from  June 1 until September 1.  You will work 5 1/2-6 days per week

and be involved with every aspect of our operation, including greenhouse

management, irrigation, planting, weeding, and harvesting.  Housing, weekly

stipend, and vegetables provided.  For more information please visit our

website at ww.gvocsa.org or contact Elizabeth Henderson at

ehendrsn@redsuspenders.com or 315-331-9029.

Newton Community Farm is seeking applicants for a Farm Intern. NCF is a

small, educational non-profit farm in suburban Boston. We use biointensive

and permaculture methods to grow produce for a 60-member CSA, two farmers'

markets, and an on-site farm stand on our 2.25 acres. The farm's mission is

to teach and model sustainable agricultural methods, including developing a

hands-on,  science-based curriculum.

NCF is looking for an Intern who is interested not only in learning about

intensive cultivation methods, but also in educating people about

sustainability. This internship offers broad experience. In addition to

field work and greenhouse work, the Intern will supervise volunteers and be

involved in the educational activities of the farm.

The internship runs 30 weeks, from early April through late October. Start

and end dates are somewhat flexible. Stipend of $160/week, plus available

housing 2-miles from farm. Intern is encouraged to attend EMass CRAFT

workshops.

Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume to Greg Maslowe at

newtoncommunityFarm@comcast.net or 303 Nahanton Street, Newton MA 02459-2900

February 3, 2007

Summer Farm Internship; Cohasset, MA

Holly Hill Farm is seeking an intern for this summer, ideally mid May through the end of August or beyond. We are a 5 acre certified organic vegetable, flower and herb farm in beautiful, coastal Cohasset, MA. We are offering a great opportunity for a hard working individual looking to gain skills in all aspects of small-scale, organic farming. This includes all forms of field work, greenhouse management, making compost, facility maintenance, marketing and the ins and outs of what it means to be USDA certified organic. Our intern would work closely with the farm managers and become an integral part of the operation of the farm. We are passionate farmers with a lot of knowledge and experience to share, so if you learn by doing and want more than a spot on a crew, we may be a good match. We work five and a half long days a week. We also have a non-profit, educational component to the farm, so the farm intern could also gain experience in educating children about gardening and farming if interested.

Compensation is $150/ week with a raise half way through, and a bonus for staying through to the end of your commitment. You would have your own room in the farmhouse, living with the farm managers and Pepper the cat.

Our land is a quarter mile from the beach, includes about 120 acres of conservation woodlands, is a short bike rides distance from town and is under an hours drive from Boston so there is plenty to do with time off. We would also allow time and encourage our intern to visit other farms and attend the Northeast Organic Farmers Association summer conference. Email us at hollyhillfarmer@yahoo.com for more information.

Environmental Studies Internship: From Theory to Practice; Fairbanks, Alaska

For information contact

Jen Landry (PC alumni) and Larry Landry 907-479-4586 or goldstreamcreek@yahoo.com

Background

This internship will provide students with an opportunity to participate in one couple's version of a simple and sustainable life. We believe that learning to live with less and consuming bioregionally are the most necessary and fundamental steps that Americans must make if our society is to begin moving towards sustainability. We strive to realize this ideal through land-based, hands on living that selectively incorporates some of the tools and conveniences that the modern world offers. Our goal is to live simply, yet richly.

We live in a small cabin without electricity or running water in a natural, tranquil setting on the banks of Goldstream Creek, approximately 5 miles from Fairbanks, Alaska. We grow and harvest all of our vegetables, fruit (berries) and meat. The intern will join us in our seasonal round of activities, including:

Organic Gardening
Planting, maintenance, and harvest of the garden, as well as fertilizer and compost preparation and food storage. We grow our vegetables organically, using biointensive gardening techniques to produce a year's worth of food from a surprisingly small plot. We are also experimenting with how to grow barley effectively.

Harvest of Wild Foods
We gather and preserve cloudberries, blueberries, raspberries and high and lowbush cranberries throughout the summer and fall. In the fall, we use a canoe and gill net to harvest about 50-60 silver salmon. We smoke and dry these for flavor and preservation.

Alternative Building and Design
A major focus this coming summer will be working on a post and beam straw bale cabin, with a sod roof. This will not be an opportunity to learn standard building skills. Not only is Larry a duffer using hand tools, but the cabin is more of an art project than a construction project, for better and worse. Finishing the roof and interior are the goals for this year (straw bales are already in place).

Medicinal Herbs and Wholistic Healing
Jen has a small healing arts practice, Robin's Song Acupressure & Herbal Therapy, on our land. Interns will learn about traditional Chinese medicinal theory, assist Jen in wildcrafting Alaskan herbs for clinical use, and for the local market. Interns can assist with plant walks, and marketing herbal creations at the local farmers market.

Other
Other activities may include wood gathering with an ax and bow saw, raising chickens, solar power maintenance for Jen's clinic, building rustic furniture or basketry, or possibly a wilderness trip. Interested students can concoct their own projects, and we hope to integrate students into some of the interesting community events in Fairbanks.

Our pace of work is rarely rigorous, which we hope will lead to a pleasant learning and working experience. While our own needs and schedules will dictate much of the work we do, we will try to accommodate an intern's particular interests as much as possible. We would ask a maximum of 6 hours per day (5 days a week).

Housing, Food, Transportation

We can provide rustic accommodations with simple, wholesome food, and the use of a bicycle.

The Poughkeepsie Farm Project (PFP) seeks a farming intern for April through October, 2007!
The farming intern will work with farm and program staff, PFP members, and other interns to grow food and facilitate learning at PFP. Educational opportunities for interns include on-farm training in sustainable vegetable production and CSA management, field trips, on-farm education sessions, participation in the CRAFT program (the Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training), and access to our library. Interns also grow seeds and share their new knowledge and skills with the community through youth education and events. We're seeking a good-natured intern with an active interest in farming, dependability, ability to work in all weather at physical and sometimes tedious jobs, good communication skills, the ability to take initiative and a desire to be a part of bringing about positive community change. For more information go to www.farmproject.org or contact Wendy at info@farmproject.org.

January 31, 2007

Lost Valley Internships

We offer year-round community internships at our sustainability education center in Oregon. For more information see. www.lostvalley.org/intern, Peace.

Karen Suwinski
Intern Coordinator
Lost Valley Educational Center

ORGANIC FARMING & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP!

The Art of Living Foundation is pleased to invite youth from across North America to participate in an eight-week organic agriculture internship during the summer of 2007 at its beautiful International Centre, 90 minutes northeast of Montreal, Quebec.

For the second consecutive year, the Art of Living Foundation will be offering youth the opportunity to get their hands dirty and learn the ins and outs of organic agriculture and environmental stewardship. And for the first time we will be including our renowned youth leadership training as part of the program. In places like South Africa, India, Mexico and Louisiana, our leadership programs have inspired and equipped youth to take

responsibility for themselves and their communities. Join us in this innovative, hands-on program offered by the worlds largest volunteer-run organization!

By the end of the program you will be able to start an organic agriculture program in your home community, advocate on behalf of local and global environmental issues, inspire fellow youth to participate in community development, initiate social and environmental justice programs and much, much more. Specialized workshops held throughout the program on and off the campus will be conducted by farmers, youth activists,

environmental advocates and other experts. These workshops will be complemented with practical farming experience in our one acre garden. And this summer we will be constructing a new greenhouse, two new gardens, a root cellar and much more.

Active in over 150 countries the Art of Living Foundation offers unique programs that help individuals, communities and societies to develop their highest potential. The Art of Living reinforces human values and brings people from varied social, economic, geographic, cultural and religious backgrounds together in a spirit of service and celebration. For more information about the Foundation and its programs, visit the following websites:

International: http://www.artofliving.org

Youth: http://www.artoflivingyouth.org

Quebec centre: http://artdevivre.artofliving.org

Program dates June 4 July 29, 2007

*(interns must be able to participate in the entire 8 week program)

Seeds of Solidarity Farm Apprenticeship Description, 2007
mid Maymid October (one summer-only position available as well)

Do you want to spend to a season immersed in the growing and marketing of salad mix, specialty greens, tomatoes and garlic? Do you want to live and breathe farming? Apprentices work four long, physically demanding days per week for five months, mid May through mid October. Our farming philosophy emphasizes soil building and worm production through permanent, no-till raised beds through which high quality vegetables are grown for restaurants, food-coops and schools. We use solar greenhouses to extend the greenhouses, solar electricity to power our farm and buildings, and biodiesel and grease to fuel vehicles.

Apprentices work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 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 Garden for local teens and planning for the North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival that we organize with our neighbors. Farm apprentices live on site and receive a monthly stipend, weekly groceries, education and inspiration. The application process begins with a questionnaire, below. After that a phone interview, and if things are moving along, an in-person interview is then required.

Apprentice Questionnaire
Seeds of Solidarity Farm
Please email or snail mail to:
165 Chestnut Hill Road
Orange, MA 01364

1) There are lots of farm apprenticeships out therewhat is it about our farm apprentice position description that attracts you?
2) How do you see this apprenticeship fitting into your life plan?
3) Describe any physically oriented jobs you have held, farm-related or other.
4) What are your strengths and challenges?
5) Describe your learning style, and your approach to working with others.
6) What else would you like to add to help illuminate your skills and interests?
7) What questions do you have for us?

Apprenticeships Available at the Food Bank Farm in Hadley, MA

General Information:
Food Bank Farm is an established organic farm on flat, fertile silt loam soils in the Pioneer River valley. The area offers numerous cultural and natural amenities, including performances at five area colleges, hikes in the nearby Holyoke Range and the Berkshires, and lunchtime swimming in the Connecticut River. With more than 675 shareholders, Food Bank Farm is one of the largest and most successful CSA farms in the country. While providing premium organic produce to its shareholders, the farm also donates 40-50% of its production to the non-profit Western Massachusetts Food Bank, with over a million pounds donated since 1992. The farm is highly diversified, growing dozens of different vegetables, flowers, and small fruits. There is a strong emphasis on the development and refinement of efficient management systems. Many harvest and weed management systems developed here are being replicated on CSAs throughout the country. Michael Docter also operates CSAWorks, which provides technical assistance to start-up growers.

General Internship/Apprenticeship Information:
Internship starts: April/May
Internship ends: December 15

Details about Internship/Apprenticeship:
Typically four apprentices needed in any given year. Experience with vegetables and/or small farm equipment a plus, but not required. We are constantly shifting tasks, but the ability to perform repetitive work steadily, efficiently, and with a positive attitude is essential. We believe that its possible to be both hardworking and easygoing (we like to think we are!). Applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work outdoors in any weather.

Apprentices will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of the farms operation, from planning and land preparation to harvesting and planting of cover crops. Each apprentice is asked to take primary responsibility for the maintenance, repair, and operation of one of the farms tractors. Each apprentice is also encouraged to take special responsibility in an area of special intereste.g., planting of cover crops, season extension.
After working at the Food Bank Farm for 3-4 seasons many apprentices go on to start their own successful farming operations.

Stipend is $600-1200/mo. commensurate with experience. Room and board are included. Apprentices live in one wing of a large, renovated 18th-century farmhouse. All utilities provided, except phone. Apprentices have free access to the farms products.

Beginning date is variable. Apprentices have the option of 1) a full season apprenticeship (April or May to December 15), or a summer season planting apprenticeship (May 10 to June 10).
Prospective apprentices should contact us between early December and late March. Contacts after April are welcome for the following year or short term positions.

This is a fast paced and exciting opportunity for the right person. If you like to work hard, you work well in groups and you like to have fun. contact us at Foodbankfarm@yahoo.com

January 23, 2007

Apprentice at the Sirius Community

Spend your summer living in an Eco-village and Intentional Spiritual Community learning hands on

about Organic Gardening, Natural Building, and what goes into cooking and preparing space for our

non-profit educational and conference center. The apprenticeship is for at least 2 months and

apprentices spend approximately 35 hours a week working and learning in the community. They are also

integrating into the community, living here, eating with the community, and attending our weekly meetings

where we govern ourselves by a process of consensus.

The community is a wealth of knowledge as well as a gorgeous place to live only 15 minutes from Amherst in

Shutesbury, MA. For more information and an application check out our website at

www.siriuscommunity.org and look under the Spiritual Community Apprenticeships section. Or, feel to

contact Tara Hiro, the focalizer of the program at tarahiro@yahoo.com or at 413-256-2349.

Summer Apprentice--Peacework Farm seeks a summer apprentice for 2007

season. We are a 300-member CSA organic vegetable operation in Newark, Wayne

County, serving Rochester, NY. Start and end dates are flexible, but ideally from

June 1 until September 1. You will work 5 1/2-6 days per week and be

involved with every aspect of our operation, including greenhouse

management, irrigation, planting, weeding, and harvesting. Housing,

weekly stipend, and vegetables provided. For more information please visit our

website at ww.gvocsa.org or contact Elizabeth Henderson at

ehendrsn@redsuspenders.com or 315-331-9029.

January 1, 2007

Waltham Fields Community Farm

is seeking two Farm Interns for the 2007 season; job descriptions for these positions are posted at www.nofa.org. Start Date: March 5, 2007

About Waltham Fields Community Farm: We are a 10-acre community farm located in urban Waltham, 10 miles west of Boston. We grow produce for a 275-share CSA and 6 major hunger relief partner agencies. We work extensively with volunteers and the public in all aspects of our farming operation. Our mission is to use sustainable farming to promote local agriculture and build relationships between people, their food, and the land on which it grows.

To Apply: Please send a resume and letter of intent by email (preferred) to farmmanager@communityfarms.org, or by traditional mail to Amanda Cather, Waltham Fields Community Farm, 240 Beaver Street, Waltham MA 02452. We will contact qualified applicants to schedule an in-person or telephone interview.

December 21, 2006

2007 Organic Gardening & Marketing Internship: Cold Spring, NY

Glynwood is seeking applicants for this internship, which runs from February 15 through December 15. Please pass this newsflash to any

We are associate members of the CRAFT program, which brings apprentices to nearby farms for farm visits on a biweekly basis.

Positions will be filled on a rolling basis. Please send a resume and a list of at least three work references. We will contact candidates by phone to arrange an interview. Farm visits are strongly recommended, though phone interviews can work for those living further away.

2006 - Internships from 2006 are listed here.

2005 - Internships from 2005 are listed here.

2003-2004 - Internships from 2003-04 are listed here.

Since many of these previous listings are available each year, these links might be worth checkin