Flower Farmer – The Creative Sue

Última actualización: 7 de mayo de 2026 a las 19:38 MST

Contact information

Dirección de la granja:
Russian River Area
Santa, California, 95401

Primary Contact: Sunita
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 4082429474
    Email: thecreativesue@gmail.com

Website:

Internship information

General Farm Description: A cut flower farm in Sonoma County with plans to grow focal flowers such as Dahlias, Ranculus, Zinnias, etc.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Fecha de inicio de las prácticas: 26 de abril
Fin de las prácticas: Aug-26
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: March 31 2026
Minimum Length of Stay: 6 months

Internship Details:

I am seeking an early-career farmer to help establish a new flower farm. An intern who is in final year of education can participate in a small-scale pilot will begin in Spring 2026. And then transition to a full ownership when we go into formal business. This role involves full responsibility for planning, cultivating, and maintaining the farm.

Role & Responsibilities

Grow local, fresh flowers with quality control for florist use
Apply sustainable farming practices with optimized water usage
Plant and harvest flowers according to seasonal needs
Design and maintain flower beds with irrigation systems
Keep the land neat, clean, and well-maintained
Purchase necessary seeds and equipment
Manage composting and clean buckets
Deliver flowers to florists (optional)

Educational Opportunities: A mentor can be provided

Skills Desired: Core Agricultural Skills - Ability to prepare, amend, and maintain soil using organic or regenerative practices - Experience with seed starting, transplanting, succession planting, and crop rotation - Knowledge of specialty cut‑flower crops suited to Sonoma’s Mediterranean climate - Skilled in harvesting, conditioning, and post‑harvest handling for florist‑grade quality - Ability to identify pests, diseases, and nutrient issues and manage them using sustainable methods - Familiarity with irrigation systems (drip, timers, water conservation practices) - Comfort operating small farm equipment (tillers, mowers, hand tools)

Meals: No

Stipend: Sí

Housing: No

Preferred method of Contact: thecreativesue@gmail.com