Jobs and Internships
With the organic market growing steadily, you may be interested in learning more about new organic job and internship opportunities as they arise. Check back regularly for updated prospects that may be of interest to you. Also, if you know of any organic farm or industry opportunities please email them to the webmaster listed below (Kierra) so they can be posted for better advertisement.
Internship Opportunities:
The ATTRA website keeps updated information about internships and job opportunities by state at the following link: http://www.attrainternships.ncat.org/
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Youth Garden Project - Moab, UT
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Organic Farm Apprenticeship on Live Earth Farm
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Loveland Youth Garden
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Larga Vista Ranch
This family owned and operated farm will provide a diverse experience. The family raises vegetables, milk cows, and hogs. They also are interested in learning how to and starting to compost.
http://www.largavistaranch.com/
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Aurora Organic Dairy
Aurora offers many internship opportunities. If you have interest in pasture management, milking, biodiesel, animal nutrition, etc. they are happy to work with you to develop an internship.
Contact Emily at emilya@auroraorganic.com
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California Certified Organic Farmers
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Sunrise Ranch, Loveland, CO - Working at the farm will afford you the opportunity to learn about sustainable agriculture and its wide reaching impact on civilization, health, and ecosystems through hands-on work in the farm and garden and through class room sessions. For more information visit http://www.emissaries.org/farm_internship.php.
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Thistle Whistle Farms, Hotchkiss, CO – 16 acres of certified organic land that produces, vegetables, fruits, asparagus, raspberries, goat’s milk, eggs, and hops. This farm also composts apple mash and has a strong mission to educate school children and provide food to the local food bank. The farmer will offer housing and a stipend. The farm’s markets include the Gunnison and Crested Butte farmer’s markets, restaurants in Roaring Forks, and a CSA. For more information contact Mark at (970) 872-4959.
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Zephyros Farm and Garden, Peonia, CO – Family farm that produces organic vegetable and flower starts, vegetables, cut flowers, eggs, milk, cheese, and fruit. The cut flowers are sold at the Aspen and Telluride farmer’s markets and for wedding bouquets. Vegetables are also sold at the farmer’s markets, to a 15-20 member CSA, and to existing restaurant accounts. For more information please click here to access the 2008 internship letter.
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The Urban Evolution Solution Farm
This internship will offer an opportunity to work with a newly developing micro-farm. I will be operating on a hydroponic model which best suits my particular situation.. I will be pesticide and insecticide free and plan on using beneficial insects and other sustainable agriculture practices. Housing is provided and a portion of grown food will be available for any interns. The students would be involved in tending the plants and in assisting me in taking produce to market. There is a need to maintain and keep a watchful eye on irrigation, nutrient levels and training of plants grown in a high tunnel atmosphere
So if you care to get involved in growing natural and organic food locally and taking it to a farmer's market just give me a call
Seth Sovak
The Urban Evolution Solution Farm
In Louisville, CO
303-434-5214
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Farm-Durango, CO
Activities: horse farming and logging, vegetable crops, grain production, meat animals, goat dairy, fiber animals.
Description: We are a sustainable farm with opportunities in large scale gardening, horse farming grain crops, sustainable horse logging, small mill operation, animal husbandry including milk goats, sheep, alpacas, llamas, cows and chickens, and management of fiber animals and fiber processing. Our mission is research and education in sustainable agriculture. In our 4 th year of operation this will be the last year for intern opportunities before we begin an intensive 8 month apprentice program in sustainable agriculture. We are located in SW Colorado, 35 miles south of Durango Colorado.
Program: Work begins at first light of the day and ends mid afternoon, 5 days/week. $120.00 stipend per month with access to food staples and what is produced on the farm/ranch – cheese, goat milk, meats and vegetables. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about a number of operations required to run an integrated farm – from the business end to production, marketing and selling. A 3 month commitment is asked for.
We can accommodate 12 interns
Please visit www.laboca.us or call Chester Anderson 970-764-7581 for more information.
Active: March – November
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Job Opportunities:
*Many farm jobs from around the world are listed on the following website:
http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/work/shortterm/farm_jobs_agriculture.shtml
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Pachamama Farms
http//:www.pachamamafarm.com
Field Manager Wanted
Pachamama Organic Farm is an established certified organic farm located in Boulder County, Colorado. We will be hiring a Field Manager to share responsibility for all phases of organic mixed vegetable production on 12 acres. Responsibilities include managing a Spanish speaking field crew, operating farm machinery, and heavy lifting. Two days per week will be spent working with us at our produce stand at the Boulder Farmers Market. Minimum 2 years experience required. Wages are $12.00 -$15.00 per hour; on farm private housing available. Please visit our web site at http://www.pachamamafarm.com and e-mail Ewell for a full job description if interested in learning more about this exceptional opportunity
