General Farm Description: Certified Organic Farm in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. This season we are focusing on our organic plant nursery (garden starts for our community & beyond), fulfilling a grant that serves organic vegetables to low income families in our area, and supplying wholesale produce to our local food coop.
CRAFT Member Farm? No
Internship Starts: 21-Feb-22 Internship Ends: September 30th, 2022 Number of Internship Available: 1 remaining of 3 Application Deadline: February 15 and then rolling if not filled Minimum Length of Stay: 7 months
Internship Details:
We are hiring 3 crew members who must have a minimum of 1 year of organic vegetable farming experience. Our crew of 5 will work in all aspects of the farm from greenhouse production, vegetable crop production, harvest & post harvest handling, and all general farm task responsibilities. More information is listed on our website at https://www.radicalrootsfarm.com/workwithus
Educational Opportunities: We are not offering a formal educational experience as in the past. However due to all staff having prior farming experience and a drive to learn, this is a great opportunity to take your learning to the next level. Numerous opportunities for delegation and on farm learning.
Skills Desired: 1 year minimum organic vegetable farm experience
Meals: On farm veggies supplied.
Stipend: $13-$16 hr based on experience
Housing: Optional on farm housing for $200/month offered.
Contact information
Farm Address: 3083 Flook Lane Keezletown, Virginia, 22832