Farm Intern – New Roots Farm LLC

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

Contact information

Farm Address:
1630 Grand Ave
canon city, Colorado, 81212

Primary Contact: Susan Gordon
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 7196716491
    Email: newrootsfarmllc@gmail.com

Website: https://www.newrootsfarmllc.com

Internship information

General Farm Description: New Roots Farm in Canon City, CO is a small family farm located on five acres. Drawing on the Arkansas River for irrigation water, we produce a diverse variety of vegetables for sale through a CSA program, farmers markets, and wholesale. Our farming philosophy is based on the idea that a strong connection to the land is the foundation for healthy communities and cultures. We believe the act of growing and sharing good food is integral to strengthening connections between people with each other and with place. We recognize the farm as an ecosystem, and our ever-evolving farming practices are centered on regenerative agriculture concepts such as building soil health and fertility by increasing biodiversity above and below the surface. Though not certified organic, we do not use any synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, instead relying on natural pest control methods and a combination of minimum tillage, cover crops, crop rotation, and compost to build and enhance soil fertility. At New Roots Farm, our passion is to feed our community in a way that restores and regenerates people and land.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: May 1, 2025 (negotiable)
Internship Ends: 31-Oct-15
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: 23-May-25
Minimum Length of Stay: 20 weeks

Internship Details:

This farm internship position is an entry level position designed to introduce the intern to all aspects of operating a small, commercial vegetable and herb farm, from planning, prepping and planting to harvest, packaging and sales. This position is a hands-on position designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in farming. This position provides the opportunity to build connections with the land and its bounty, as well as with the community it feeds.

Duties and Responsibilities:
– Assist with plant propagation and growth, including seeding, transplanting, cultivation, irrigation, disease and pest identification and control.
– Assist with bed preparation, including amending and prepping soil for seeding and transplanting
– Assist with harvest and post-harvest handling and packaging in accordance with the farm’s produce safety plan
– Operate and maintain motorized and hand held tools, including a walk behind tractor and implements, tilther, paper transplanter, and various weeding and harvest tools.
– Manage overhead sprinkler and drip irrigation systems.
– Maintain accurate planting and harvest records.
– Provide quality customer service and demonstrate knowledge of produce and growing practices while interacting with customers at the farmers market.
– Assist with general landscape and building maintenance on the farm.
– Supervise part time employees and volunteers.

Educational Opportunities: This is an entry level position and is meant to provide exposure to and hands-on education about all aspects of small scale commercial vegetable production.

Skills Desired: Some prior gardening or farming experience is preferred but not required. It would be helpful to have had some prior work experience that was outdoors and physically demanding.

Meals: The employee will receive a vegetable share when distribution begins in June.

Stipend: This position pays $16-18/hour depending on experience for 32 hours per week.

Housing: A camper on the farm is provided for a small monthly fee to cover utilities.

Preferred method of Contact: email