Light Root Farm & Learning

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

Contact information

Farm Address:
7715 Arapahoe Road
Boulder, Colorado, 80303

Primary Contact: Daphne Kingsley
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 720-751-1732
    Email: daphne@lightrootfarm.org

Website: https://www.lightrootfarm.org

Internship information

General Farm Description: Light Root Farm & Learning Center is a place where land stewardship, education, and healing come together. Rooted in holistic farming practices, our 65-acre farm in Boulder, Colorado serves as both a working agricultural system and a living classroom. Through utilizing working horses and oxen, integrated livestock systems, and low-till gardens and diverse crop fields, we cultivate soil health, resilience, and meaningful relationships between people, animals, and the land. Our educational and therapeutic programs are grounded in the belief that the farm and nature can be a powerful tool for learning, connection, and healing.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: Mar-26
Internship Ends: 12/31/2026
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: Jan 30th 2026
Minimum Length of Stay: full season

Internship Details:

Farm Education & Production Manager
Light Root Farm & Learning Center
Boulder, CO | Full-time, Year-Round | Start: March 2026
$25–$28/hour DOE
Light Root Farm & Learning Center is a 65-acre working farm and living classroom where land stewardship, education, and healing come together. Using animal-powered farming (horses & oxen), integrated livestock systems, and low-till gardens, we support soil health, community connection, and farm-based learning and therapeutic programs.
We’re seeking a Farm Education & Production Manager to lead garden and field crop production, support livestock systems, and facilitate education, volunteer, and therapeutic programs. This role blends hands-on farming with teaching, mentorship, and leadership and is ideal for someone excited to grow with an expanding mission-driven organization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead garden and field crop production, greenhouse propagation, and irrigation
Integrate working animals into cultivation and harvest
Facilitate farm education programs, summer camps, workshops, and volunteer days
Support therapeutic and farmer-training programs
Assist with livestock systems (poultry, pigs, dairy) and general farm operations
Mentor seasonal staff, interns, and volunteers
Qualifications
2+ years farming/gardening experience at a management level
Experience with farm-based education and volunteer leadership
Crop production, irrigation, and livestock experience
Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
Ability to work outdoors year-round and lift 50+ lbs
Schedule & Benefits
Variable schedule, 35–45 hrs/week (5–6 days/week, some weekends; peak May–Oct)
Farm vegetables, milk, and eggs
Accrued paid sick leave (up to 5 days/year)
Workers’ compensation
To Apply:
Email a resume and cover letter to daphne@lightrootfarm.org
Subject line: Farm Education & Production Manager Application – [Your Name]
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until filled.

Educational Opportunities: on job training for some skills

Skills Desired: yes please refer to position above

Meals: no

Stipend: hourly wage

Housing: no

Preferred method of Contact: email