2012 STUDENT FARM INTERNSHIP APPLICATION
This year WEI will be able to support up to 5 interns for on-residency farm education (Spring and Summer) and training in organic farming. 1 non-resident Autumn Orchard internships are also available. The internship includes a season-specific curriculum, hands-on skill building, educational classes when Organic Farm School is in session, experience working as a member of the farm crew and at farmer’s markets, and a research project of their choosing (in consultation with WEI). All farm internships include up to 24 hours of direct-paid farm work per week in addition to the educational component of the program. On-site residency at WEI available: Monday evening through Friday afternoon for May and Summer internships. Summer Farm interns receive a weekly food basket during the growing season to assist with their meal costs while working on the farm. WEI will provide kitchen staples like flour, salt, oil and sugar. Farm interns must provide all other food supplies.
Internships available in 2012:
Spring Term (Apr 23 –May 31 - one intern)
Early Summer (June 4 - July 13 -two interns)
Late Summer (July 16-August 24 -two interns)
Autumn (Sept 7 - October 14 - one intern) Friday through Sunday only.
On-site residency at WEI available: Monday evening through Friday afternoon for Spring and Summer internships.
Your Preferred Term in WEI Internship:
(CIRCLE ONE): Spring Summer I Summer II Autumn
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If you are applying through an academic internship, please include the following:
Academic major and year:
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Academic Supervisor and number of credits:
Contact information for Supervisor (Academic Affiliation, Telephone, E-mail)
A limited number of internships are available through WEI's Organic Farm School. Inquire at 651-583-0705). U of M students, contact WEI, if you would like to arrange an academic internship (for credit).
BRIEFLY ANSWER:
Why are you interested in a WEI Student Farm Internship?
How are your future plans related to organic farming?
Do you want to become an organic farmer or organic community gardener? If not, what is your long-term goal for this internship?
What education, training or experience do you have with farming or organic farming?
Have you worked as an intern at another farm or agency? Describe your experience.
How would this internship at WEI enhance your learning experience?
What kind of special research or creative project might you be interested in pursuing during your internship? (These are very small and reasonable projects of your own design, eg. plant and care for a particular variety of edible flowers, organize the WEI farm library, build a compost toilet, eco-art project etc.)
What vegetable or special variety would you be interested in learning more about, gaining expertise knowledge in organic farm care practices, making a special subject of your internship? (Name one vegetable)
What specifically do you want to learn about organic farming and/or organic apple orchard care?
What is your favorite book on food politics, organic food or organic farming?
Do you have a vehicle for personal transportation purposes? Y/N
Are you able to drive a manual transmission vehicle? Y/N
What are the best times to reach you by phone for an interview?
How soon do you need a decision on your internship for the summer?
Do you have any special concerns or questions?
SEND YOUR APPLICATION NOW: We try to make final decisions about our farm interns as early in the season as possible.
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