Cranberry Harvest Intern

Last Updated On: May 7th, 2026 at 07:38PM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
1075 South Big Lake Loop Road,
Three Lakes, Wisconsin, 54562

Primary Contact: John Stauner
Secondary Contact: Nora

Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 7154216510
    Email: jstauner@gmail.com

Secondary Phone
    Type: Cell
    Number: 7154594133
    Email: staunern@gmail.com

    Email: staunern@gmail.com

Website: https://www.jlfcranberries.com

Website: https://www.facebook/jameslakefarms

Internship information

General Farm Description: James Lake Farms is family owned and operated grower and packer of organic fresh cranberries located in Three Lakes, WI. We grow 190 acres of cranberries on two different marshes and run two harvest crews and two packing houses in October and November

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: 9/29/2025
Internship Ends: 11/21/2025
Number of Internship Available: 2
Application Deadline: 9/1/2025
Minimum Length of Stay: 4 weeks

Internship Details:

The intern will learn about the details of operating an organic cranberry marsh and packing house during the harvest season.  In depth hands on experience with field operations (both fresh and processed grade fruit), packing house operations, organic systems plans, food safety plans, managing a crew of 30 temporary employees , sales and marketing, logistics and public relations.    The intern will work with our seasonal crews and rotate through various positions during the harvest season which lasts 6-8 weeks.  The position pays $20 per hour and housing is provided.

Interested parties should contact us at jlfcran@gmail.com.

Educational Opportunities: Exposure to food safety protocols including HACCP, Food Defense and Foreign Material Prevention. Exposure to our organic systems plans which maintain the integrity of our product. Exposure to all aspects of cranberry culture.

Skills Desired: Interest and or background in horticulture

Meals: No meals are provided, but the housing has a full kitchen

Stipend: Yes, $20 per hour

Housing: Yes

Preferred method of Contact: Email