(2 positions)
Type: full-time with accom., food, stipend (see below)
Organization: Terra Verde Homestead http://www.terraverdehomestead.com
Location: Wellington County, Ontario (north of Guelph/Kitchener/Waterloo)
Terra Verde Homestead is a 10-acre organic mixed farm located 20 km
east of Mount Forest in Wellington County. We have a 1.5 acre market
garden, fruit and nut trees, bee
s, and pastured chickens, ducks,
sheep, goats, and a llama. Most of our produce and farm products are
sold through our 60-member CSA and at a local farmers’ market. This is
our third season and we are looking for two interns who are interested
in learning alongside us as we develop and expand our operations.
Future plans that we will be working on throughout the 2015 season
include: addition of Kune Kune pigs and turkeys, building of heated
greenhouse, nut and fruit orchard development, and perennial herb and
flower gardens.
What We Offer:
• Opportunity to learn skills related to market gardening, fruit and
nut tree propagation, beekeeping, animal care, and permaculture
farming methods
• A peaceful, rural environment working alongside friendly farmers
• Accommodation in farmhouse or trailer and lots of fresh, healthy food
• Use of farm vehicle can be arranged on an occasional basis
• 1 day per month dedicated to personalized learning opportunities and
attending workshops
• $250 – 300 per month stipend (dependent on experience); this is not
meant as a per hour compensation, but rather a thank-you for your
volunteer commitment
• near Mount Forest; 65km to Guelph; 80km to Kitchener-Waterloo; 55km
to Orangeville
What You Offer:
• Above everything else, a commitment and interest in sustainable
agriculture and market gardening
• Previous experience and/or education in agriculture, environmental
sustainability, tree planting, or gardening would be an asset but is
not required
• Willingness to work long, physical hours in all weather conditions
• Creativity, perseverance, and flexibility
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
We are hiring two positions: a full-season intern and a summer intern.
The full-season internship would start April 27th, 2015 and continue
until October 30th, 2015. The summer internship would start April
27th, 2015 and end August 28th, 2015.
You would be required to work Monday – Friday, approximately 8am –
5pm. Occasional weekends may be required for special events with time
off in lieu. We provide 1 week of holidays and sick time as needed.
For more information on our farm and the farmers, please visit our
website http://terraverdehomestead.com
To apply, please answer the questions listed below and send, along
with a resume and cover letter, to:
terraverdehomestead@yahoo.com
APPLICATION QUESTIONS:
• Why are you interested in interning on a small-scale farm and market garden?
• What skills and personality traits do you possess that will benefit our farm?
• What do you think will be hardest for you when interning on our
farm? What do you think you will enjoy the most?
• Describe a time that you had to persevere physically to get a job done.
• Are there any specific skills you hope to learn from us?
• Our children (ages 9 and 6) are homeschooled and work alongside us.
Highlight your experience or interest in working closely with
children.
• At times, farming can be physically exhausting, tedious, repetitive,
and frustrating. How do you plan on coping with these possibilities?
• Have you applied to other farms? If so, how many?
• Are you interested in the full-season internship or summer season internship?
• What is your preferred start and end date? What is your earliest
start date and latest end date?
