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Farm Internships
Would you like to intern at Glynwood?  Each year, we hire interns for 10 months to learn and work on the farm.  The internship experience at Glynwood is designed to provide a solid background in sustainable agriculture.  We are committed to internship education and we encourage their participation in CRAFT (meetings for farmers in training) and NOFA events.

In a hands-on learning experience, our interns gain experience in all aspects of the farm operation, including:

• Seed starting and greenhouse management
• Seed bed preparation, direct seeding and transplanting
• Sustainable weed management and pest control
• Crop rotation and cover cropping
• Direct marketing via Community Supported Agriculture
• Record keeping and crop planning
• Care for ornamental gardens
• Pruning a small apple orchard
• Compost management
• Livestock care for cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, chicken and turkey
• Rotational grazing
• Basic veterinary care of livestock
• Landscape and facility maintenance
• Farm-based education
• Facilitation of special events

This is a 10 month position from February 1 through November 30. Work hours are 7:30am through 5:30pm, Monday through Friday, including two weekend days per month. Working hours may fluctuate as necessary and include some additional work around special events. The work is physically demanding and qualified candidates must be able to lift 50 pounds. We work in all weather.

Compensation:
$800 monthly stipend
On-site housing with utilities
Garden produce

To apply for the internship, please submit a resume with cover letter and three references to dllewellyn@glynwood.org.

Summer Intern
Glynwood accepts applications for summer internships when there are research projects relevant to our program work. Ideal candidates should be college or graduate students with excellent research and writing skills who are focusing their studies on agriculture, urban and regional planning or environmental studies. Interns receive a stipend.

To inquire about current internships available or to send your resume, email jlabelle@glynwood.org.