Agroecology Intern – Seminary Hill Farm

Last Updated On: October 27th, 2026 at 04:59PM MST

Internship information

General Farm Description: Seminary Hill Farm Seminary Hill Farm is integral to the Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO), 30 minutes north of Columbus in Delaware. The farm has capacity for ten acres of production that bookend the 82-acre campus. It is our mission to teach small-scale farming and produce good food for all in pursuit of a just, sustainable and generative world. Seminary Hill Farm is managed through the lens of agroecology. The farm is continuously evolving as we continue to learn about how vibrant ecosystems function. By mimicking nature, we tap into cycles that maintain the biodiversity, resilience, and integrity of soils. We seek to minimize off-farm inputs by utilizing more on-farm resources, considering soil health at the forefront of decisions. Vegetables, flowers and herbs are distributed through our three-season Community Supported Agriculture enterprise, utilized in Dunn Dining Hall and delivered to non-profit organizations serving food insecure communities. Seminary Hill Farm is a reflection of MTSO’s commitment to a just, sustainable and generative world.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: March 2027
Internship Ends: November 2027
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: January 15, 2027
Minimum Length of Stay: Full season

Internship Details:

Agroecology Internship Overview
This is a full-time seasonal position from March-November 2027 designed for an immersive experience in small-scale vegetable, herb and flower production. The agroecology intern will:

• Work closely with SHF’s farmer on daily work flows, farm recordkeeping, and skill development as needed
• Serve as the farm intern team lead
• Engage in all aspects of sustainable vegetable production including:
o Seeding, transplant production, planting and maintenance of vegetable crops in both the field and high tunnels.
o Small and large equipment and hand tool utilization and maintenance
o Crop water and soil moisture management
o Pest management (monitoring, treating and application of materials and techniques) of weeds, insects, wildlife destruction and diseases
o Harvest, post-harvest handling and packing of farm products
o Establishment and care of cover crops, soil sampling and analysis, soil amendment, compost generation and mulching practices to support soil health.
o Establishment and management of perennial crops including brambles and orchard trees.
o Design, utilization and care of electric fencing
• Engage in work exchanges with the Land Stewardship team, which may include invasive species removal and prairie development.
• Serve as a leader for volunteer engagement, including CSA work share members and the public.

Primary skills developed throughout the agroecology internship include:
• Sustainable vegetable production methods
• Farm plan implementation and adjustment in response to the unique circumstances of each season including designing weekly work plans to accomplish goals.
• Team leadership by guiding shorter duration seasonal interns, volunteers and student workers in accomplishing routine farm tasks like transplanting, trellising, weeding etc.
• Farm recordkeeping including maintaining accurate accounts of crop planting location, dates, amendments and correlating harvest data.

Educational Opportunities: Seminary Hill Farm Internship Environment Internships are conducted in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth, including: • Learning from each other including fellow team members, visitors and volunteers • Participating in extension opportunities including a minimum of two regional farm tours • Communal lunch featuring Seminary Hill Farm produce is an important part of the farm day, allowing additional interaction with our permanent farm team, and a range of guests. Lunch will be provided four days per week subject to kitchen closures. • Participating in marketing, communication, and community building aspects of the farm. • Engaging with MTSO’s land stewardship initiative in prairie development, invasive species removal, and pond/stream management.

Skills Desired: Qualifications • Awareness and observation skills to discern needs in a changing environment • Ability to organize daily priorities and lead their execution with a team • Prior farming or gardening experience desired. • Excellent oral communication skills and attention to closing feedback loops • Ability to work weekends as needed • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment • Minimum age of 18 Physical requirements Must be able to accomplish the farm work listed above and the ability to work outside in all types of weather. Self-pacing and ergonomics are encouraged.

Meals: Interns will have lunch at the dining hall four days a week during the summer season subject to kitchen closures and when open in other seasons, and fresh produce.

Stipend: $15/hour, 40-hour work week without overtime. Paid holidays during the growing season: Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day. Two weeks of vacation without pay.

Housing: On-campus studio apartments are provided furnished with a bed and table. All utilities are included.

Contact information

Farm Address:
Seminary Hill Farm, Methodist Theological School in Ohio
3081 Columbus Pike
Delaware, Ohio, 43015

Primary Contact: Laura Ann Bergman
Secondary Contact: Matt Kelley

Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 7404091881
    Email: seminaryhillfarm@mtso.edu

    Email: mkelley@mtso.edu

Website: https://www.seminaryhillfarm.org

Preferred method of Contact: email