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  • Briana Renfrow wrote on on 12 Apr 2012

    Hello farmers! My name is Briana Renfrow and I am currently on the hunt for an extended internship beginning in the next few months or so. I have some experience  with farming and gardening, and am hoping to expand on these skills with more in-depth learning for a full season in 2012. I am particularly interested in the areas of animal husbandry (beekeeping would be fantastic!) and the crafting of value-added products such as cheeses, herbal medicines, canned and fermented preserves, baked goods, etc. I hope to use these skills to one day run my own homestead and would like to pass on the skills I learn in community ecological education programs. Please let me know if I can be of help on your farm!

    East Fork Farm wrote on 04 2012 Thu

    Hi Briana, we are still looking for interns for the 2012 season. If you are still looking, check out our website: eastforkfarm.net

    OLD THYME FARMS wrote on 04 2012 Sat

    We could really use your help... Thanks We are just outside Oxford, Ms.

    Lucky Bunch Farm wrote on 04 2012 Fri

    We are 20 miles/minutes from Portland Oregon!

    Aunt Ellen's Farm wrote on 04 2012 Fri

    Briana, If you are still looking, feel free to contact me in Ohio. AuntEllenS@aol.com

    Accokeek Foundation wrote on 04 2012 Wed

    Hello Briana.  Please check out our website for Internships and other opportunities. We are currently accepting applications for our 2012 Heritage Breeds Livestock Program Internship. www.accokeekfoundation.org

    Cascade Creek Farm wrote on 03 2012 Thu

    Hello Briana, Please check out our profile - we are looking for someone just like you! Income is included in a longer term apprentice position. Cheers, Mimi

    Olden Produce wrote on 03 2012 Wed

    Hello Briana, we have 16 hives and lots of free range chickens. In addition to that we work very closely with local chefs and food artisans who use our produce to make pasta, canned sauces, salsas and jams & bread. Check out our profile and learn more about us or visit our website at www.oldenproduce.com. Thanks for your time and interest.

    frosty morning farm wrote on 02 2012 Tue

    Hi Briana, check out our post from yesterday and our profile page. We also raise bees.

    Grassland Organic Farm wrote on 02 2012 Tue

    Hey there. . . Sarah, here from Grassland Organic Farm.  Although we don't have bees, we have an incredibly diversified organic farm where we are milking 40 cows, raising 4 acres of mixed veggies, raising pastured broiler chickens, laying hens, and pigs.  We do not sell cheese or canned food, but we make these items on the farm for all of us to eat.  These are definitely skills you would learn.  If you are still interested in interviewing farms you can learn more about us at www.grasslandorganicfarm.com  Thanks! 

    Cascade Creek Farm wrote on 01 2012 Mon

    Hello Briana, Please see our post from 1/23/2012 describing what we have available. We would love someone to get back into bees around here! We have the equipment, just not the time at the moment! Mimi

    Farmer Fred's wrote on 01 2012 Mon

    Hello Briana. This is Fred McNeal the owner of Farmer Fred's in northeastern PA. You sound like you would be a great match for our operation. We are involved with vegetables, fruit, herbs, maple syrup, and fall decorative pumpkins. I see that you like husbandry....we currently have two hives and are looking to expand this year to 4 or 5 and we would love to have someone around who has interest in bees. We are also looking to start up a small beef herd this year and my father (and neighbor) has a dairy herd if you are interested in dairy. Finally, we raise grass fed chickens and we are constantly raising new batches of chicks if you are interested in chickens. We are opening a produce stand/farm store this year and we are going to be doing a lot of experimentation this year with value added products such as jams, pickles, and other canned products. We want to venture further into herbs and baked goods so we would gladly open up our kitchen to you so you can experiment and learn beside us. We will be very flexible for you if you decide to join us. If you decide that you like interacting with people, then we will try to get you involved with farmer's markets and the farm store, but if you just like being around bees and plants, we will gladly let you spend most of your days around the hives and the garden. I hold an advanced degree in renewable energy and we are going to be doing biofuel, and potentially wind and solar as well. We produce our own compost and other ammendments on-site and stick to organic methods with all enterprises. If you are interested please feel free to contact me by phone (607) 738 3837 or by email mcneafm05@gmail.com Good luck with your search!

    Coweeta Heritage Center for Sustainable Living wrote on 01 2012 Mon

    Please ck our host site. We have current openings.

     
  • Accokeek Foundation wrote on on 04 Apr 2012

    The Accokeek Foundation is currently seeking applicants for the <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> 2012 Summer Heritage Livestock Program Internship.   General Internship Information ·       One internship will be available for the Summer 2012 season. ·       Positions will run for three months, roughly from June-August. ·       A stipend of $1,000 per month and health insurance benefits will be offered. ·       Applicants are encouraged to apply before April 15, 2012, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please expect to be physically present for any interviews. ·       Schedule will be Monday through Friday with occasional scheduled weekends required.   Please go to www.accokeekfoundation.org to view full description and download and complete Internship application. Applicants must complete the Internship Application and mail it to us or email caes@accokeek.org for consideration.