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Farm Internship
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$35,288 / year median in North Carolina
+9% projected growth
Job Description
What You'll Do:
Depending on the season and farm needs, interns may:- Plant, water, weed, maintain, and harvest crops
- Prepare garden beds and assist with soil health
- Help with farm and garden maintenance
- Assist with harvesting produce
- Use and maintain basic hand tools safely
- Support seasonal farm projects and volunteer workdays
- Assist with educational or community activities connected to the farm
- Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe
What You'll Gain:
This internship provides hands-on experience with:- Sustainable farming and gardening practices
- Crop production and seasonal farm work
- Soil health and garden maintenance
- Harvest practices
- Farm safety and tool use
- Agriculture within a nonprofit and community setting Requirements We are looking for someone who is:
- Dependable and able to commit to at least 10 hours per week
- A good listener who is comfortable following directions and asking questions
- Comfortable working independently and alongside other
- Interested in agriculture, horticulture, environmental stewardship, education, or nonprofit work
- Comfortable performing physical, hands-on work.