Who we are:
Full Well Farm is an organic no-till farm in Adams, MA owned and run by Meg Bantle (they/she) and Laura Tupper-Palches (she/her). We grow vegetables and cut flowers on about an acre of permanent beds at a hand-scale. We sell box-style veggie CSA, flower CSA, attend the North Adams Farmers Market, have a farmstand, and wholesale to local restaurants and grocers. The farm focuses on food access, soil health and community. We are transparent business owners, happy to share information with crew members. In addition to producing quality produce and flowers, having a balanced life and leaving on-time are priorities on our farm!
Position Description
Ten weeks, June 12th – August 19th (Flexible start and end date but 10 weeks preferred).
The internship will include 16 hours of total farm work per week, and either 8 hours of independent research on or off the farm, and Saturdays at the North Adams Farmers’ Market, or 16 hours of independent research. Our intern should be prepared for physical activity in all weather and early start times (some gear is available on farm). These are requirements for the position. We do not offer housing, and a personal vehicle is necessary to get to the farm, which is about a 20 minute drive from Williams College.
The intern will be able to pick their own independent research project that they will present to the farm owners in their last week of the internship. Farm owners will work with the intern to create a research project that is meaningful for both the intern and the farm.
We are a small crew of 5-8. You will work together with the farmer/owners and crew members. You will receive training on all tasks that you are asked to do. Here is a list of some of the main activities of the internship:
Farmers Market: drive to, set up and maintain an attractive display with one other employee, engage with customers and support an inclusive farmstand. Understand SNAP/HIP and provide friendly support to customers
Plant, weed, spread compost/mulch and use low-tech tools to prepare and maintain beds
Other activities may include:
Harvest vegetables and cut flowers with quality and efficiency in mind
Wash & Pack vegetables with care and accuracy
What you’ll learn and gain experience with:
Regenerative farming practices
Soil biology
Climate as it relates to farming
Familiarity with over 150 vegetables
Local food systems
Food access barriers/ways to increase food access
How to plant, care for and harvest vegetables and flowers
Customer service
Time management
Team collaboration
Small business ownership
How to store and prepare vegetables
The area you choose to do your independent project in, of course!
We encourage you to ask questions and let us know your interests
We are looking for someone who:
Seeks physical activity in daily life and in all weather conditions
Is able to lift 50lb, to bend, squat, be active all day
Listens, ask questions and is willing to seek guidance as needed
Is dependable, efficient, and precise
Enjoys customer service
Enjoys being a positive member of a dynamic team
Shares a passion for social justice and desire to be part of building a more equitable food system
Is actively committed to anti-racism work and an equitable inclusive workspace
Is self-motivated and able to work independently and as a team
As there is not adequate public transportation to the farm, we recommend applicants have a vehicle or bicycle
A valid license with a good driving record is required to fulfill job duties
How to Apply:
Send a resume or work history, and a short description of your interest in farming, in Full Well Farm specifically and little about yourself to [email protected]
Please provide 1-3 professional references with their name, business, position, phone number and email
We will send a confirmation email that we have received your application