General Farm Description: James Lake Farms, a family owned farm located in Three Lakes, WI, harvests organic cranberries for both freezer storage and fresh produce. We currently have 190 acres of certified organic. Our harvest season begins in late September and ends the week before Thanksgiving. We are seeking up to 2 individuals to work with us and gain exposure to the multiple components of a working organic cranberry marsh during harvest.
CRAFT Member Farm? No
Fecha de inicio de las prácticas: September 28 Fin de las prácticas: November 19 Number of Internship Available: 2 Application Deadline: September 11th Minimum Length of Stay: September 28 - November 19
Internship Details:
Wage: $20 per hour
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.
Educational opportunities include 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 and exposure to all aspects of cranberry culture.
Call John at 715-421-6510 or email jlfcran@gmail.com for more information
Educational Opportunities: 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.
Skills Desired: No experience needed
Meals: No meals provided
Stipend: Yes, $20 per hour
Housing: Yes, housing available upon request
Contact information
Dirección de la granja: 1075 South Big Lake Loop Three Lakes, Wisconsin, 54562