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General Description: We are a diverse small farm in the foothills of WNC. We raise vegetables, strawberries and pasture-raised pork for sale and are establishing perennials including blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and   a wide array of fruit trees. For home use, we raise chickens, bees, and corn.   We use a combination of sustainable practices including bio-intensive raised beds, keyline plowing, and permaculture design. Our products are sold through farmers’ markets, CSAs, and restaurants.  Visit our website, www.awayoflifefarm.com for more information or read a recent article about the farm at http://organicgrowersschool.wordpress.com/2012/09/28/craft-tour-a-way-of-life-farm-teaches-practical-soil-building-tips/

Internship Starts: March 1
Internship Ends: October 31
Number of Interns: 2
App Deadline:
Minimum Length of Stay: full season preferred

Meals: Vegetables and pork are provided, upon availability.  We share meals in the farmhouse regularly, at least once a week. 

Skills Desired: We are looking for a curious apprentice who has good communication skills and is eager to work hard. The ability to work with a group as well as taking responsibilities and working independently are important. A serious interest in farming for livelihood will make this internship most valuable to you.

Educational Opportunities:
We love to share why and how we operate the farm. We work closely with interns, explaining tasks as they come up in the season. We have an extensive farming library and welcome discussions of farming methods/theory. Field trips to other farms through CRAFT and work days on other local organic farms will provide a broader perspective.

Stipend: $400/month (stipend amount assumes full season commitment), housing, and food from the farm.

Housing:  A personal camper-trailer with a scenic view, full kitchen, and outhouse bathroom.

Preferred method Of Contact: Phone or Email

Internship Details:

Farming really is a way of life! From March 1-October 31, interns take part in all aspects of the farm from vegetable seed to harvest, livestock care, marketing, and infrastructure projects, but should expect that the vast majority of time is spent growing vegetables.

Expect to work 45-50 hours/week with a typical day starting at 8am and ending   at 5:30. Each intern takes one long weekend/month (Saturday-Monday), with Sundays always off and a week of paid vacation in July/August. We aim to offer information and skills that will give you confidence to start your own farm. We work together and explain the hows and whys of various tasks as they are learned. As the season progresses, interns are given increased responsibilities around the farm.  We ask interns to determine personal goals for their time on our farm and we work with them to make the internship a valuable experience.  Field trips to other farms through CRAFT and work days on other local organic farms will provide a broader perspective.  Contact us for further details and an application.

 




 
uriah yisrael wrote on 09 2010 Mon

Beautiful...anything for the winter or spring 2011?

Raw Puppy wrote on 09 2010 Sun

Nice Spot! Any Winter Openings?

Nancy Chavez wrote on 07 2010 Wed

Hello. Are internships limited to those dates?