Sunfield Biodynamic Farm Internship – WA

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Sunfield Biodynamic Farm and Waldorf School, Port Hadlock WA, is currently taking internship applications for 2020!

Sunfield is a pioneering nonprofit organization with a broad community-building mission. Inspired by the ideas of the early twentieth-century philosopher and scientist Rudolf Steiner, Sunfield offers a Waldorf school and educational programs in sustainable land stewardship that take place on our eighty-one acres of fields, forest, and wetlands. We also provide healthy, organic food for the local community.

Our farm is located in Port Hadlock on Washington state’s Olympic Peninsula, an area renowned for its majestic natural beauty, mild temperatures, and outdoor opportunities. Nearby is Port Townsend, a Victorian seaport with a thriving cultural and arts community.

Sunfield is a unique and formative environment, making a difference for people of all ages in our local community and beyond. Visit us and experience firsthand how our programs engage the hands, awaken the mind, and nurture connections between the earth and its inhabitants.

Sunfield Education Association is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.

Internship Timeline: April – November, but contact us regardless to see if we need help!

Meals: Interns have free access to the fruits, vegetables, milk, and eggs from the farm.

Skills Desired: We only require a desire to learn and work hard. Enthusiasm is greatly appreciated. Applicants must be physically able and healthy.

Sunfield Biodynamic Farm Internship Details: Interns will be involved in all aspects of the farm. This includes propagation of vegetable starts, transplanting, weeding, and harvesting vegetable crops. Planting and tending orchards, hedgerows, berries are a large part of the learning experience. Animal husbandry is a major aspect of the internship, which includes managing cattle, goats, sheep, and chickens. Alongside these farm responsibilities, we also host educational programs and community festivals on our land.

Educational Opportunities: Education is a primary focus at Sunfield Farm, and we are committed to providing a holistic balance of education and work experience for all interns. Once a week we will have “class time” to explore Biodynamic theory, soil science, biological mimicry, local farm field trips, etc.. Please come with an openness to Biodynamic Agriculture.

Stipend: No stipend at this time.

Work Schedule: Interns work 4 days a week, and spend an additional half day focused on education. We share simple animal chores on off days as well.

Housing: Multiple rustic trailers and tiny homes are available for interns on the farm. Intern kitchen space available. Shower and laundry available in the farm house.

Email: Ezra Sullivan at esullivan@sunfieldfarm.org

Website: sunfieldfarm.org

 

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