Brookwood Farm is a small diversified vegetable farm located in Cherry Valley, Illinois that uses organic growing practices to produce a variety of vegetables and herbs. We grow 2 acres of vegetables and use movable greenhouses to help us extend our growing season. This year we are working with our local Knights of Columbus council to grow a portion of our produce for local food pantries.
We are looking for a dependable and motivated individual interested in learning about local food production to help with our farming operation in 2011. Interns will work in all areas of our farming operation including starting transplants, planting, weeding, irrigation, harvesting, and making deliveries. In addition they will also have the opportunity to help with other projects including developing a farm stand, building a greenhouse, and construction of a walk in cooler. We are open to working with students to establish a for-credit internship. On farm educational opportunities include learning the basics of crop rotation, greenhouse management, composting, planting schedules, cover crops, post harvest handling, and season extension techniques. Brookwood Farm is a member of the Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training, or CRAFT network. Interns are encouraged to participate in all field day events. In 2010 field day topics included hoop house construction, permaculture, pest & disease control, farm machinery, and tomato production. To learn more about CRAFT visit: http://www.learngrowconnect.org/what/training/craft
The internship is unpaid, but it is an excellent opportunity to learn about vegetable farming and participate in a community service project. No prior farming experience is necessary. In exchange for approximately 25 - 30 hours per week of farm work housing is available (non-smoking) plus a weekly share of the farm’s produce. If the applicant chooses to live off the farm a weekly stipend will be provided.
For consideration please email application to j_logli@msn.com
John Logli
Brookwood Farm of Cherry Valley, LLC
www.brookwoodfarm.net
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