Moon in the Pond Farm Internship in Massachusetts

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2019 Internships Available at Moon In The Pond Farm – 816 Barnum St,. Sheffield, MA 01257

General Description: RIGHT NOW we’re looking for SEASONAL INTERNS and taking applications for Full-year. Generally… Moon In The Pond Farm offers three types of farm positions: 1.) New Farmer Full-Year Apprentice (NFFY), 2.) Seasonal Intern (SI), and 3.) Short-Term Volunteer/WWOOFer (STV). For NFFYs we begin accepting applications in July for the following year. We accept SI and STV applications throughout the year. Now accepting applications for seasonal internships to begin immediately! (Details below.) 

MOON IN THE POND FARM IS  SEEKING SEASONAL INTERNS/APPRENTICES TO START NOW. Check out our webpage for complete details and application process, but cal/email now! 

Established in 1991, Moon In The Pond Farm is a small, diverse, sustainable, permaculture farm where the relationship of people to nature is constantly explored in a myriad of ways that include animals, crops, self-sufficiency, sustainability, conservation of heirloom vegetable varieties and seeds, conservation of historic livestock and traditional and modern farming techniques; all while working at filling the needs of today’s culture and society. We raise heritage breed animals for meat (nearly ten thousand pounds annually) and heirloom vegetables, eggs, honey, fruit and more which we sell locally directly to families, (partly through our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program,) at the farm and at three local farmers’ markets. 

Moon in The Pond Farm is unique in our commitment to a huge wide range of educational opportunities focused on providing as many chances as possible to share the experiences and passions of a real, functioning, productive farm. 

Moon in the Pond Farm includes: 1/2 acre vegetable Market Garden, 150+/- acres pasture and hay, 10 Horned Dorset sheep (and 12-18 lambs for meat), one dairy cow, (and calf), 15 Scottish Highland cattle (beef), 3 Large Black (Cornwall) pigs (and as many as 30 piglets raised for pork), 30 New Hampshire laying hens, and 100-200+ meat birds, 12 Pilgrim geese (meat and eggs), 80,000 (give or take a few) honey bees (two hives) and Winecap and Shiitake mushroom production and more–lots more!

Internship Starts: June 15, 2018
Internship Ends: N/a
Number of Interns: 4
App Deadline: N/a
Minimum Length of Stay: New Farmer Full-Year–12 months. Seasonal Intern–2-6 months. WWOOFers–3 days-3 months

Meals: NFFYs, SIs and WWOOFers prepare, cook, and eat meals together in the farmhouse kitchen–homestead household. In keeping with the full experience of farm life, apprentices and interns share in the bounty of the farm and all food–full board–is provided. Meals are all organic and from the farm whenever available: veggies, meat, eggs, milk, yogurt, honey, fruit, etc.

Skills Desired: NFFY Applicants: One full season (3 month growing season) of farm work required in addition to the details listed below. SI and WWOOFer Applicants– Preferred qualifications: -outdoor work experience
-experience in a job/position that included fast pace, dynamic thinking, people skills (line cook, catering, landscaping crew, bicycle messenger, hiking trail work, barista, food truck, mover, fisherman…) -must be physically fit (able to lift about half your weight, climb, bend, run, walk quickly – any combination of these — ALL DAY!) -driver’s license, preferred stick shift ability/willingness -ability/willingness to cook AND clean -familiarity with zen of “mis en place” in all work -accept odd/flex times/weekdays off–NOT Friday or Saturday nor holiday weekends -accept critique, be grateful, correct and bounce back

This is ON-FARM–INCLUDES ROOM AND BOARD — Details below. 

Educational Opportunities: New Farmer Full-Year Apprenticeship provides a full, deep understanding of varied, modern homestead-like farming and community building. Running the full year’s cycle from planning to implementation, from harvest back to planning, this is an intensive, in-depth, comprehensive program that results in a solid working knowledge of the many facets of a real farm: food production, CSA, community, marketing, organic techniques and farm life, science, philosophy, etc. An apprentice at MITP is required to learn and practice a broad range of skills and take responsibility for farm tasks. 

Seasonal Internship and Short-Term Volunteer/WWOOFers work side-by-side with Full-Year Apprentices. Interns learn how to communicate effectively with each other, customers, and groups. Interns hone their skills and broaden their awareness and knowledge of working on a small, but highly intensive sustainable farm.

Stipend: A Full-Year Apprentice stipend of $600/month is paid in addition to room, board and instruction. It is necessary that applicants assess their financial status and ability to commit. 

For Seasonal Interns signing on for longer than 3 months, an intern stipend of $300/month is paid in addition to room, board and instruction. It is necessary that applicants assess their financial status and determine if they are able to support themselves for the duration of their commitment. 

Short Term Volunteers/WWOOFers do not receive a stipend.

Housing: Indoor housing in farmhouse available for New Farmer Full-Year Apprentices. New Farmer Full-Year Apprentices stay in their own rooms in the 1810 farm house. They have free access to and use of domestic facilities (Kitchen, bathroom, shower, clothes washer, etc.) As part of the homestead household and in keeping with the full experience of farm life, apprentices and interns share in the upkeep and housework of daily home maintenance. Accommodation on-farm for Seasonal Interns is provided (as space is available). Interns can/may live off-farm. If no space is available we will provide assistance in finding local accommodations. Other arrangements are subject to discussion.

Preferred method Of Contact: Email and Phone

Phone: [Home] 413-229-3092

Email: dom@mooninthepond.org 

Website: https://www.mooninthepond.org 
Internship Details: See the Moon in the Pond Farm website. www.mooninthepond.org

 

To learn more about farming jobs and internships or to post an opportunity on beginningfarmers.org, go to: https://www.beginningfarmers.org/internship-and-employment-opportunities/