White Feather Farm

Last Updated On: May 7th, 2026 at 07:37PM MST

Contact information

Dirección de la granja:
1389 Rt 212
Saugerties, New York, 12477

Primary Contact: Dallas McCann
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 661-703-4489
    Email: dallas@whitefeatherfarm.org

Website: https://www.whitefeatherfarm.org

Internship information

General Farm Description: White Feather Farm is a non-profit organization based in Saugerties, New York. We’re a small scale farm whose mission is to be an integral part of our community and to practice modern farming methods and techniques. We're Certified Organic through NOFA-NY, Real Organic Project certified (ROP) & Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) The White Feather Farm lands are intentionally and reverently tended. We focus on soil regeneration, cultivating biodiversity, and sequestering atmospheric carbon. Our goal is to also showcase Organic vegetables and provide food for members of our community in need.

CRAFT Member Farm? Sí

Fecha de inicio de las prácticas: April 4th 2023
Fin de las prácticas: Nov-23
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: April 15th 2023
Minimum Length of Stay: all season

Internship Details:

Hours, days, expectations/requirements:
SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Saturday 8 – 4 or 7 – 3

Field Workers for our 2023 growing season will have chances to take part in all aspects of our farm, including; working with Honey Bees, Chickens, Log Grown Shiitake Mushroom production, Greenhouses and Propagation, Compost, BioChar & Soil building practices, customer service/sales on market days and of course plenty of field work (harvest, cultivation, irrigation, etc.)

No previous farming experience is required, but an eagerness to learn and interest in Agriculture is required.

Willingness to get dirty and work in the rain or shine while maintaining a positive attitude throughout the day.

Work with a constant sense of urgency, efficiency and care

Be reliable, self motivated, come to work prepared, on time and most importantly have a great attitude!

Can take constructive criticism well and follow instructions.

Able to lift at least 50 pounds

Always on time

Effective communication skills

We are only seeking applicants that can commit to a full season

Bonus points:

Farming experience

Compost experience

Orchard knowledge & experience

Chicken experience

Small scale farming enthusiasm

Thoughtful & Friendly

Pay:

$17-24 Per Hour DOE

Up to $250 reimbursement for farm gear as a uniform

Reimbursements for Farm related educational courses and experiences

One hour paid break

Fresh vegetables and discount eggs

On the farm perks

We draw inspiration from:

Conor Crickmore of Neversink Farm – Claryville, NY. Jean Martin the Market Gardener – Hemmingford, QC. Elliot Coleman of Four Seasons Farm – Harbourside, Maine. Ben Hartman the Lean Farmer – Goshen, IN. Charles Dowding – Somerset, UK. Richard Perkins of Ridgedale Farm – Sweden. Singing Frogs Farm – Sebastopol, California. Fair Share Farm – Piedmont, NC. Rose Creek Farm – Selmer, TN. Tyler Huff of Mossy Stone Farm – Prattsville, NY. Four Winds Farm – Gardiner, NY. Glynwood Farm – Cold Spring, NY. Arthurs Point Farm, Ghent, NY. Dr. Elaine Ingham – Soil Biologist, CA

When:

April through November

Send the following to Dallas@whitefeatherfarm.org:

Resume and or statement of experiences
Available start date

LGBTQ+ BIMPOC encouraged to apply

Housing is not offered. Housing is expensive and very hard to come by in this region. People looking to relocate are NOT encouraged to apply. We’re encouraging local people who are currently residents in the Saugerties, Woodstock, Kingston, Catskill Mountain area to apply.

Educational Opportunities: Yes, we encourage our staff to explore their talents and host workshops at the farm. We fund most all educational opportunities that are relevant to farming.

Skills Desired: No

Meals: Not really. We try to have farm provided lunches every two weeks.

Stipend: This is a paid position. $17 - 24 per hour DOE

Housing: We do not offer housing - Housing is difficult and expensive to find in this area. We encourage local Saugerties, Woodstock, Kingston and Catskill Mtn area residents to apply.

Preferred method of Contact: email