General Farm Description: Jolly’s Mill Pond Farm is a sustainable farm in Williamsburg, Va with a largely unknown Black history that’s drawn visitors from around the country. We’re third-generation owners focused on culinary heritage and expanding our sustainable market garden.
CRAFT Member Farm? No
Fecha de inicio de las prácticas: 1 de marzo de 2026 Fin de las prácticas: Thanksgiving 2026 Number of Internship Available: 2 Application Deadline: February 15, 2026 Minimum Length of Stay: 6 months
Internship Details:
We are seeking a reliable, Part-Time Farm Hand to support daily field and harvest operations as part of a small team.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Participate in daily farm tasks including bed preparation, seeding, transplanting, and cultivation
Assist with washing, packing, and storing produce
Perform regular weeding and crop maintenance by hand and with small tools
Support nursery tasks such as tray filling, seeding, and watering
Follow established farm systems and instructions to ensure consistency and efficiency
Help maintain cleanliness and organization of tools, wash/pack area, and workspaces
Observe and report crop issues (pests, disease, irrigation problems) to owner
Work cooperatively with the farm team in all weather conditions
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys physical outdoor work, is eager to learn market gardening skills, and values sustainable food production.
Email your resume and cover letter to visit@jollysmillpond.com with Farm Hand in the subject line.
Educational Opportunities: There will be ample opportunities to learn about operating and building a sustainable market garden. Educational opportunities will exist in heritage crop research, building sustainable infrastructure, solar power installation and operation.
Skills Desired: The ability to do a lot of bending and heavy lifting.