internship info* 2 positions available for 2012 * reroot organic farm is a 70 acre diversified farm with a strong focus on market gardening, providing certified organic vegetables, fruits, herbs and cut flowers for 100 CSA shareholders, 2 weekly farmers’ markets and on-farm sales. 2012 will be reroot’s 6th growing season, our 2nd season on our own land located in Wellington County, 1-hour North of Guelph and Kitchener-Waterloo. While the focus of the internship will be on market gardening, interns will also have hands-on experience beekeeping, working with our flock of free-range laying hens, and raising chickens, and Berkshire pigs for meat. Interns will benefit from a very hands-on learning environment, working alongside reroot farmer Caitlin Hall, and participating in both informal and formal educational opportunities. Interns will benefit from bi-weekly structured education days including CRAFT days, field trips, and in-depth workshops. Weekly field walks and independent learning opportunities will round out our approach to education. Skills to be learned include: We’re looking for inquisitive, versatile, hard-working and self-motivated individuals who are interested in a diversified farm experience. We are friendly, flexible and open to accommodating different learning desires. In addition to educational experiences, interns will receive room & board, a weekly stipend, and lots of great food. To apply, please send an e-mail detailing your interest in working on our farm along with a resume to info@reroot.ca. We accept applications year-round but aim to fill our internship positions in January-February. |
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