Our project is centered on the holistic well-being of people and planet. We try not to separate the physical, mental and spiritual. Everything is connected to everything else. Our project reaches out as an educational resource for folk who are hungry to learn how to provide healthy food and lifestyles for themselves and others. We believe that nature has created the perfect design, so we employ natural farming techniques, like those promoted by Masanobu Fukuoka as well as the philosophy of Michio Kushi who taught that health could lead to peace. Yoga and meditation also forms an integral part of the program. We grow produce, herbs and flowers on a leased acre of land at Talking Horse Farm, a beautiful 160 acre working farm on San Juan Island. Everything is done by hand as we transition to organic no-tillage. Produce is sold locally and although the emphasis is not on commercial growing we obviously need to distribute our foods and to recognize the reality of sustaining the project financially.This summer we will be hosting a workshop by Larry Korn, editor of the One Straw Revolution.Internship Starts: April 2012Internship Ends: late October 2012Number of Interns: 2Minimum Length of Stay: full seasonSkills Desired: For 2012 we are looking for people who have at least one season of experience on an organic farm. You must be full of energy and prepared for the hard, physical work. A willingness to learn and receive guidance is most important, alongside the desire to cultivate personal development through working and communicating with others on a common goal. Internship Details: You will fully participate in the running of a small-scale organic vegetable farm. We'd expect you to put in 32 hours of work per week. The internship will start with a trial period of two weeks. It's crucial that we all feel comfortable together and for you to discover if farming is really for you. Your work will include the whole range of tasks in the vegetable garden from planning to harvest, as well as some marketing and sales.Educational Opportunities: Throughout the internship you will learn about the soil and how to improve it naturally. How to work with your body, with hand tools. How to plan, grow and preserve vegetables and herbs from seed to seed and nurture them with natural fertilizers. Yoga, meditation and cooking classes also form part of our holistic educational program. About us: Gary has been growing produce organically since he was in his early 20s and has a great deal of knowledge and experience. He is our primary educator and has a natural gift for teaching. Gary studied with Mishio Kuchi and has fantastic knowledge and passion for natural, healing foods and cooking. He is also a highly skilled sustainable building constructor and is committed to his yoga practice. Amy has worked primarily as a community-based artist/activist, playfully bringing people together on common goals, creating space for sharing many voices, ideas and skills. Inspired by Ghandian ideals, she has a great deal of teaching experience and a deep passion for natural gardening. Stipend: $200 per month after the first month.Meals: Basic foods are provided and will share one meal together each working day. We love to prepare and share gourmet meals!Housing: We provide basic, camping accommodation for two interns at the Eureka homestead, a 15 minute cycle ride from Talking Horse Farm. In a addition to camping there is a trailer, with kitchen facilities, to share with the other intern, a compost toilet and shower room.Preferred method Of Contact: email: goodearthcentre@gmail.comWebsite: goodearthcentre.org