This year WEI will be able to support up to six interns for on-residency farm education and training in organic farming. 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. Includes 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 Spring and Summer internships.
Farm Internships available in 2012:
Spring Term (April 23 - May 31- one intern)
Early Summer (June 3 - July 13 - two interns)
Late Summer (July 16 - August 24 - two interns)
Autumn Orchard Internships (September 7 - October 14 – one intern; Fri-Sun and local residents only). Summer Farm Interns receive a weekly food basket from the farm to help cover meal costs.
For more information and list of desired qualifications, click here.
