General Farm Description: Squash Blossom Farm is in its 10th season of producing delicious, nutrient dense produce for the mountain resort community of Sun Valley, Idaho. We use intensive growing practices to produce high yields of fresh vegetables on approximately 3 acres, all of which is sold direct-to-consumer via local farmers markets, CSA, and local restaurants and health food stores. We implement holistic management practices, utilizing large scale cover crop rotations and grazing of our small flock of heritage sheep - keeping soil health and balance at the core of our operation.
CRAFT Member Farm? No
Internship Starts: April/May 2026 Internship Ends: Nov-26 Number of Internship Available: 2 Application Deadline: 3/15/2026 Minimum Length of Stay: 2 months
Internship Details:
We are looking for a full-time crew member to contribute to everyday work on our farm. Farm Crew members will be working in several areas of the farm including but not limited to bed preparation, nursery work, planting, weeding, irrigation, harvesting, washing/packing, sheep management, general farm maintenance. Most of our work is human-powered, but there will also be some small-medium sized tractor work. You may have the opportunity to support farmers market sales.
This position will give you a well rounded understanding of food production and holistic management practices on a small scale sustainable farm. You will be working as part of a crew of 2-6 people that prioritize positive energy, hustle, and delicious food!
Full Time Position is seasonal (April-November) and full time (40-45hrs/week), but could evolve into a year round position with benefits for the right person.
Candidates must be positive, open-minded, willing to learn, adaptable, and must enjoy working outside. Must be able to do strenuous labor in all the conditions that Mother Nature throws at us.
Market Garden experience not required but is a bonus. General interest in nature, food, and sustainability is a must!
Educational Opportunities: Learn about:
High intensity vegetable production
Cover Cropping and Grazing for soil health
Innovative technologies and tools for small sustainable farmers
Direct Marketing of locally produced vegetables
Efficiency of movement - "work smarter not harder"
More!
Skills Desired: Ability to do strenuous physical labor in a variety of conditions
Being a proactive member of a multi-person crew
Ability to learn and adapt on the go
Any prior gardening/farming experience is a plus!
Meals: 1 crew lunch per week
Stipend: yes
Housing: no
Contact information
Farm Address: 113 Chestnut Lane Bellevue, Idaho, 83313