Job: Apprenticeship on Organic Farm in Georgia
Internship Starts: March-April
Internship Ends: Late October-Early November
Number of Interns: 3
App Deadline: ASAP
Minimum Length of Stay: 3-4 Months
Meals: 1 CSA box per week provided.
Skills Desired: Work requirements are that you commit to being in the field ready to get dirty, on time , and looking ahead to the task at hand. You will work together through tough conditions, but will grow some incredible food. An initial 2 week probationary period will determine if the farm is a good fit for you. We will provide the tools and expertise, all you need is patience, perseverance, and a thirst to learn. While they entertain any and all applicants, please understand that an in-person interview will be necessary prior to acceptance into the program.
Educational Opportunities: -Floriculture
-Apiculture
-Food Preservation and Seed Savingv
-Record Keeping and Planning
-Organic Orchard Management
-Hoop House/Greenhouse Production
-Pastured Egg Production
Stipend: 40-50 hrs./ week – $800.00/ month + 1 vacation day per month.
Housing: on site housing available complete with wireless internet, a pool on property is available during most of the summer, and you also have access to a 10 mile trail that loops around the property. Plus, it’s pretty out here!
Preferred method Of Contact: Email
Internship Details: General Duties
-Farmers Market Sales
-Harvesting
-Hoophouse Production
-CSA Packaging and Production Management
-CSA Customer Correspondence
-Restaurant and CSA delivery
-Weeding
-Post-harvest and value added production -Planting/Transplanting/Seed Starting
-Burge Member Services (Farm Tours, etc.)
Email: corymoss22@gmail.com
Website: https://www.burgeplantation.com, https://www.burgeorganicfarm.wordpress.com
Burge Organic Farm
2659 hwy 142
Mansfield, GA 30055
Hi,
I’m writing to inquire about any job opportunities for a farmer with your company. I recently obtained a on organic training that ran for 10 weeks. I seek a job in the organic field and wish to be part of a group that is proud of growing organics.
Thanks,
Jorge