Have you ever dreamed of getting hands-on experience on a real, working, permaculture farm? Do you love working outdoors, amidst God's creation, working until your bones ache, being too tired to even flip on a television at night, only to get up and do it all again the next morning....and enjoy it? Are you open to learning new paradigms in farming and new ideas that are "outside the box?" If you answered "Yes" to these questions, consider applying for our labor-for-learning exchange, or our internship program. See below for details.
We are accepting individuals or married couples who desire to gain experience working on a natural farm, participating in direct-to-consumer sales, working towards sustainability, and all that it entails. Applicants should meet the following qualifications:
Another big advantage of this position is our flexibility. Do you need to attend school or work a part-time job in town during your internship? We can possibly work with that. Each season has its own projects, educational experiences, and challenges. Feel free to ask us about where your interests might be best suited.
This position is ideal for someone who wants to jump ahead and reduce the learning curve when you start your own farm in the future. We love encouraging the next generation of sustainable farmers and food-growers, and are happy to teach you what we've learned along the way. If you live on the farm, you will be welcome to become part of our family most days. You will be expected to clean up after yourself. This is a labor-intensive position, and you should be prepared for that. Other position-related responsibilities that you may assist with include:
This is a unique opportunity that requires no experience, only a willing, hard-working, honest attitude, and an openness to learning. In return, you will receive priceless and long-lasting benefits, including:
As if the physical, educational, and emotional benefits weren't enough, though, we also offer actual short-term benefits not found during most internships. These are somewhat negotiable and will be based on the hours and effort you put in, but may include:
If you aren't interested in a long-term internship, but would still like to experience farm life in a hands-on work exchange, we can still help!
Through both local applicants, and as members of the WWOOF, USA exchange network, we receive frequent inquiries about short-term stays. Many of the intern character attributes apply. However, if you'd like to spend a week or so experiencing farm life and learning all sorts of skills, then this program might suit you well. Think of it as a "working vacation." Expectations are similar to our internship work, but you will be working right alongside the farm owners or the interns to gain as much education and experience as possible. To ensure you leave having met your personal goals, we also work with you to ensure you get to experience the work that focuses on what you are most interested in (i.e. rotational grazing, broiler chickens, draft horses, etc.) For more information, just contact us!
If we haven't scared you away yet, and this position sounds right up your alley, then simply use our "Contact Us" form. Tell us a little about yourself, any special needs or accomodations required, your goals and future farm desires, what you would hope to learn/gain from this experience, and what your particular areas of interest are. If you have work experience or references worth noting, feel free to include that as well. We will reply and go from there.
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