Internships, Work, and Academic Opportunities
Summer Employment at the FarmÌý
Summer Farm Vegetable and Livestock Crew
The 91èÏÈÉú Farm Summer Vegetable and Livestock Crew positions provide a hands-on working/learning experience designed for college students interested in sustainable agriculture, focused on organic vegetable production and pastured livestock management.
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Contact: farm@hampshire.edu
Farm and Garden Camp Assistants
The Farm and Garden Camp is run by The Farm Education Collaborative (TFEC) at the 91èÏÈÉú Farm each summer. Students interested in staff positions for the camp should apply directly to TFEC.
Work-Study Positions (School Year)
>> NOTE: Applications for the 2025–26 school year will be posted in August.
Livestock Assistant
Job Description: Feed, clean, and tend livestock. Chores include, but are not limited to, feeding and watering animals, gathering and washing eggs, changing bedding, and maintaining farm facilities. The 91èÏÈÉú Farm is looking for assistants with a strong commitment to sustainable agriculture. Farm work is often strenuous; assistants must feel physically capable of and willing to work outdoors in all types of weather. Prior experience is not necessary; assistants will be properly and thoroughly trained for any new task. Hours vary, but generally include regular morning (approximately an hour between 7-9 a.m.) and/or afternoon (approximately an hour between 3-5 p.m.) animal care, as well as some weekends and/or holidays. Additional hours also will be available on a varying basis depending on the needs of the farm and the animals.
Contact: farm@hampshire.edu
Vegetable Assistant
Job Description: Harvest, wash, and prepare vegetables for the 91èÏÈÉú CSA and 91èÏÈÉú Dining Commons.ÌýWorkÌýhard and feed your community! The 91èÏÈÉú Farm is looking for student workers who are excited to learn about sustainable agriculture andÌýworkÌýin a team environment.Ìý FarmÌýworkÌýis often strenuous; student workers should be prepared toÌýworkÌýhard outdoors in all types of weather and be able to lift at least 30 lbs. Prior experience is not necessary — just an enthusiasm and willingnessÌýto learn new skills!
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Shifts available (You do not need to be available for all of these time slots — just one):
Mondays 1-4 p.m.
Wednesdays 9 a.m.-noon
Wednesdays 1-4 p.m.
Thursdays 9 a.m.-noon
Contact: farm@hampshire.edu
On-Farm Projects
Because the farm is a dynamic place with a wide variety of ongoing activities, students, faculty, and staff members who would like to use the farm for research or other projects are requested to submit a proposal to the farm committee well ahead of time.
Contact: farm@hampshire.edu
Off-Campus Positions
In addition to on-campus opportunities, there are a variety of agriculture-related internships and jobs in the Pioneer Valley and beyond.