Internships

Monday, December 29th, 2008

Internship opportunities are available at Appalachia Star Farm.  We are looking for 1-2 people (couples are welcome) to live on the farm and assist in all aspects of growing and marketing vegetables.  Internships are available from mid-March through October.  We are flexible about starting dates and length of stay, however, we would appreciate commitments of at least 2 months.  We are also open to other employment possibilities for those who live locally, including full or part-time hourly work.  Contact us if you are interested.

What we are looking for:

Singles, couples, or friends who have a willingness to work hard and learn a lot.  Most of the work on our farm is done by hand, so there is plenty of physical exertion involved - not to mention all kinds of weather conditions to deal with.  However, we have a lot of fun and we enjoy the benefits of working in the outdoors.  While we have plenty of on-farm work to do, interns will also have the opportunity to participate in markets, CSA delivery, and farm events.  We expect interns to work 5-6 days a week and 8 hours per day.  Days off may vary according to the needs of the farm, however Sundays will always be off.

What we offer:

- $400/month + $50/month bonus after three months
- Housing options: Tent platform or camper with kitchen
- Unlimited vegetables from the farm
- Hands-on skills building and educational instruction in all aspects of the farm from seeding, transplanting, weeding, and harvesting to CSA and Farmer’s Market marketing and management.
- Field trips to other area sustainable farms

If you are interested in an internship on Appalachia Star Farm, please contact us.

Phone: 434-277-9304
e-mail: appalachiastar@netzero.com
Mailing address: Appalachia Star Farm
163 Shaeffers Hollow Lane
Roseland, VA 22967