Biodynamic Farm Internships in WA

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Taylor in Animal Husbandry, Community Development, Education, Farming, Internships, Organic, Sustainable Agriculture // 0 Comments

Sunfield Biodynamic Farm and Waldorf School is offering Biodynamic Farm Internships in Port Hadlock WA for the 2020 Season!

Farm Description: Sunfield is an 81 acre diversified biodynamic farm on the NorthEast Corner of the Olympic Peninsula (The NorthWest Corner of the United States). The climate is maritime and temperate. There is a Waldorf grade and middle school on site. The farm is comprised of 5 acre school campus, 42 acre fields and pasture, 8 acres wetlands, and 26 acres forest.

We grow about an acre of annuals every year for produce and seed production. 1 acre of young apples trees, 1 acre of young hazelnuts, 1 acre of young blueberries and raspberries for a u-pick. More orchards, windbreaks, and wetland plantings are consistently planned and executed every year. Hay production. Rotation grazing with beef cattle, fiber sheep, dairy goats, laying hens (and a milk cow is coming soon!). The farm follows the principles of Biodynamic Agriculture informed by Rudolf Steiner.
The Waldorf School is heavily integrated with the farm, and an interest in environmental education is encouraged.

We are in a very active and thriving farming community, and the national park is very close by. Extra curricular activities abound.

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.

Biodynamic Farm Internships 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.

Sample Course Schedule

April: Winter Animal Management, Seed Starting, Farm Implements, Biodynamics: The Farm Individuality

May: Rotational Grazing, Agroforestry, Farm Field Trip, Creating a Holistic Context

June: Fence, Hay Production, Fiber 101, The Biodynamic Preparations

July: Farm Field Trip, Small Scale Seed Production, Putting Milk By: butter, cheese, kefir, yogurt, Biodynamics: Working in Rhythm

August: Biodynamics: The Farm Individuality, Nutrition and Fermentation, Farmer Building 101, Tamanowas Rock Hike

September: Anthroposophy: From Inner Life to Outer Cosmos, Farm Field Trip, The Woods, Holistic Management Intensive

October: Waldorf Education, Orchard Care, Farm Field Trip, CandleMaking

Details

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.

If you are interested in Biodynamic Farm Internships at Sunfield, please Email: Ezra Sullivan at esullivan@sunfieldfarm.org

website: sunfieldfarm.org

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