Description
The farm internship: Gives Hands-on work experience at the Sustainable Student Farm.
Focuses on teaching interns the essential aspects of vegetable production.
Emphasizes sustainable farming practices.
Aims to expand horticultural skills and knowledge.
Develops applied skills in design, marketing, food handling, infrastructural maintenance, and land stewardship.
Involves growing food for the campus community.
Benefits
- Compensation: Option for paid internship at $15/hour for 20-25 hours per week.
- Skill Development: Learn how to grow vegetables, implement sustainable agriculture practices.
- Practical Experience: Hands-on involvement in planting, weeding, harvesting, washing crops, and preparing for the farm stand and CSA.
- Learning Opportunities: Lectures and discussions on farm design, vegetable production, soil health, and social issues around food.
- Exposure: Farm tours and volunteering at other farms and community gardens.
- Leadership Experience: Rotating through managerial roles (farm stand, CSA, record keeping, outreach).
- Personal Project: Plan, plant, manage, and harvest your own vegetable beds.
- Time Commitment Option: 30-35 hours per week commitment (potential for unpaid, clarify with the program).
- Academic Credit: Opportunity to earn 3 hours of academic credit.
Application Process
Required Documents: Resume and a cover letter.
Cover Letter Content: Describe why you want to be in the program.
Where to Apply: Send resume & cover letter to illinois-ssf@illinois.edu.
Program Dates: May 19, 2025 – August 15, 2025
Disclaimer
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