Sustainable Farming Internship in Washington

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Sustainable Farming Internship in Washington at Bickford Farms – 2019

Position Details

We are seeking a young person who is willing to work and learn sustainable farming on our Eastern Washington farm. We have 3 acres of early organic cherries. We also have a small, mixed orchard and raspberry patch which produce different fruit varieties for the farmers market.  One of the primary responsibility for the intern will be to assist us to pick, pack and deliver fruit to area fruit stands and help sell at the Wenatchee Farmers Market twice weekly. The other is to care for our small herd of goats, which will be producing kids in May. They do not require milking, but need daily attention. Additional chores will be using a riding lawnmower to mow the yards and orchards and help in tending the small vegetable garden and landscape. Penny is a Master Gardener so the intern will have the opportunity to learn basic gardening techniques. It will be hands-on learning, with educational resources available if desired. We are retired professionals who have also been orchardists for 30 years.

Skills desired for Sustainable Farming Internship in Washington: Drivers license, clean driving record. Ability to follow directions and work quickly and independently. Able to lift 40 pounds and work from an orchard ladder. Enjoy selling to the public at the market.

Housing: we provide a semi-private bedroom and bathroom in our log home. Wifi, badminton, swimming is available on site. We are busy in the summer but there is hiking nearby.

Meals: We prepare and eat our meals together using our home-grown fruits and vegetables and natural meats (elk, venison, fish)

Stipend: $1500 per month, less standard payroll deductions. Bonus available based on performance.

Hours: During harvest we work from dawn to early afternoon. During the rest of the season,  usually a 40 hour work week. We like to take Sundays off except in harvest.

 

Kids: no

Pets: no

Car required: no

Paid: yes

Sustainable Farming Internship in Washington: starts May 6, 2019 through the summer. At least 3 months. May extend to Sept 15^th 2019. 

To apply for the Sustainable Farming Internship in Washington email pbickford@nwi.net

Application deadline: April 1, 2019 Please send resume and 3 references, photo

 

BICKFORD FARMS                         

71 Coldwater Canyon Rd

East Wenatchee WA 98802

Contact person: Monte or Penny Bickford

Preferred contact: email at pbickford@nwi.net

Home phone  509-784-2140

Cell Monte 509-421-0272

Cell Penny 509-433-4121

 

 

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