Farm Internship at Patchwork Gardens in Dayton, Ohio

Posted on February 22, 2011 by in Farming, Internships // 0 Comments

Patchwork Gardens is currently seeking 2-3 people to help with the day-to-day operations of the farm. We prefer candidates who are able to work full time (40-60 hours/week) and willing to stay with us for the length of the growing season (May-October). The right person could also have the opportunity to become a long-term partner in the farm.
Major Duties
• Starting plants from seed and transplanting seedlings into the garden
• Preparation and maintenance of garden including tilling, broadforking, spreading manure, watering, weeding and mulching
• Harvesting, cleaning, packing, and delivering produce for our CSA, wholesale customers, and farmers markets
• Sharing in responsibility of feeding, watering, and other care of livestock (chickens, goats, sheep)
• Providing assistance with construction projects and maintenance of farm infrastructure Desired Qualifications
• Knowledge of and experience with growing vegetables without added chemicals
• Strong work ethic and desire to learn
• Self-motivated and willing to take initiative
• Attention to detail and efficiency
• Creativity and love for a sustainable lifestyle Compensation
• Meals including fresh produce from the farm
• Housing in the renovated loft of our reconstructed 100+ year old barn
• Weekly stipend increasing with length of stay and performance
Please direct your inquiries to: eat.patchworkgardens@gmail.com or (937) 835-5807 PatchworkGardens.net