Fairbanks area organic farm needs interns

Farm managers Christine and Brad St. Pierre have a great time working at Rosie Creek Farm
(photo by Professor Glenn Juday)

Rosie Creek Farm is seeking self-motivated and hardworking individuals who are serious about farming as a profession and life to work as interns for the summer of 2011. Prior farm experience and education in sustainable agriculture are preferred.

There are only three positions available so candidates will want to contact Mike Emers at the farm soon. "You will learn how we run the farm from farm planning and budgeting through harvest and everything in between," Emers said. Interns live on the farm in individual cabins and receive a monthly stipend. They also have the opportunity for harvest bonuses at the end of the season.

Interns not only help run the farm, they also attend formal and informal classes on all aspects of farming.

Rosie Creek Farm has received research grants from the USDA's Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program and the state of Alaska. Emers works closely with UAF and USDA researchers on sustainable agriculture methods. This year he will be working on studies examining weed control methods and soil fertility in organic systems. There will also be a study examining season extension in high tunnels.

To apply, visit here.