HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP
GAIN AGRicultural work experience!
Our 8-week High School internship is a learn-by-doing, hands-on opportunity for two young people with a serious interest in sustainable agriculture. This internship provides invaluable exposure to a variety of agricultural practices, and students will receive mentorship and career shadowing opportunities while gaining experience in areas such as:
Farm work: seeding, transplanting, cultivation, weeding harvesting.
Pack house management: washing, post-harvest handling, materials handling, order packing
Special projects: beekeeping, floral arranging, event coordination
June 9TH - August 6th | 9-5pm T/W/Th | $12/hour
USDA National Scholars Program
This experience qualifies students to apply for the USDA 1890 Scholars Program which provides full tuition, books, room, and board at one of the 19 Historically Black Land-Grant Institutions across the country. Priority is given to quality applicants considering a career in an agriculture-related field.
Questions?
Contact our Program Manager Kathleen at
kathleen@newrootscommunityfarm.com