General Farm Description: Highgate Farm is a four acre market garden located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and established in 2008. We produce hundreds of varieties of vegetables and fruits following organic practices and using local inputs, for market and CSA.
CRAFT Member Farm? No
Internship Starts: 3/1/2024 Internship Ends: 2/28/2025 Number of Internship Available: one Application Deadline: rolling Minimum Length of Stay: 1 year
Internship Details:
Ready to advance your career? Apply your knowledge and experience of organic crop production and crew leadership to our successful 4 acre market garden operation established in 2008 & located in the Blue Ridge Mountains! Collaborate with highly experienced, knowledgeable, enthusiastic owner/operators in implementing a four season farm plan, producing hundreds of varieties for market and CSA sales, applying organic principles and local inputs.
Educational Opportunities: Learn from our combined 40+ years of experience. Attend programs at Organic Growers School, Cooperative Extension, ASAP, and more!
Skills Desired: Qualifications & Experience:
Min. 3 years hands-on mixed vegetable production
Min. 1 year successful crew leadership/management
Energetic & hard-working
Reliable/accountable
Collaborative & cooperative
Cheerful & enthusiastic
Creative problem solver with a can-do attitude
Organized & detail-oriented