General Farm Description: Organic annual vegetable farm in the southern Willamette Valley serving markets in Salem and Portland.
CRAFT Member Farm? No
Internship Starts: 8/26/2019 Internship Ends: 11/28/2019 Number of Internship Available: 1 Application Deadline: 8/24/2019 Minimum Length of Stay: Duration of season
Internship Details:
PERSEPHONE FARM (Lebanon, Oregon) is looking for dedicated and reliable workers who are willing to get their hands dirty while learning the skills necessary to grow, harvest, and market 6 acres of organic vegetables. Workers are paid an hourly wage and get free produce. For more information, and to download employment information and applications, please visit www.persephonefarmoregon.com.
Educational Opportunities: There is much to learn while working at Persephone. While we do not offer regular planned instruction on various farm topics, we do strive to ensure employees understand the purpose of the task at hand.
Skills Desired: Farming experience a plus, but not a necessity. Attention to detail and a winning attitude go a long way.
Meals: No, but we take turns cooking dinner for each other.
Stipend: No, we pay hourly.
Housing: Yes.
Contact information
Farm Address: 30291 Bates Lane Lebanon, Oregon, 97355