Internships at Broadturn Farm
Learning how a small diversified farm operates is an on-going experience for everyone at the farm. The physical work is hard and sometimes repetitive, but is balanced with mental challenges which demand creativity. Delicious food, beautiful scenery, an appreciative community, and deeply satisfying work make the effort worth its while. Learning happens mostly through hands-on work, but is supplemented by structured weekly workshops, farm visits, plenty of literature, and individual guided study.
The internship program at Broadturn Farm incorporates all elements of farm work, including planning, research, seeding, bed preparation, planting, cultivating, mulching, pest management, harvesting, and vegetable storage. Interns (a.k.a. apprentices) also work with the community in teaching systems and skills, sales, outreach, and event facilitation. Being part of the farm crew involves group effort in meal preparation, flexibility, cooperation, and healthy communication skills. Enthusiasm, creativity, and full engagement are necessary.
Expect to:
- learn how plants grow, and get harvested
- get dirty get tired and grow calluses
- learn how animals are raised, and slaughtered
- understand how compost rots
- cook and eat well
- learn "basic" skills
- learn social and political underpinnings of different food movements
- learn construction skills
- learn how to prioritize
- learn lots and turn around and teach it to others.
If you are interested in applying for an internship position, please email your resume to Stacy. Internships are considered an exchange of education for labor. We provide you with a very modest stipend of $600/month, room and farm products including pork, lamb, beef, poultry, eggs, dairy, and produce. There are openings for 1 full season and 2 short season interns. Full season runs from April 1st to mid October and Short season runs from mid May to September. The short season positions are usually filled by students and the schedule is often dictated by the school calendar.
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All interns at Broadturn farm learn a wide spectrum of skills by participating in every element of the seasonal process. More formal instruction is offered during weekly sessions with a clearly laid out curriculum covering topics ranging from soil health to the history of the local food movement. Regional workshops are offered at other farms to gain perspective on many different approaches to sustainable agriculture.
Ideal candidates have self initiative, a strong work ethic and a humbleness about learning something new.
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