Applications are open for the Sustainable Student Farm Summer Internship 2025 at the University of Illinois Urbana, USA. This paid internship offers hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture practices, where interns will engage in various farming activities while enhancing their horticultural skills.
- 🌱 Internship Program: Sustainable Student Farm Summer Internship 2025 at University of Illinois Urbana, USA
- 📅 Dates: May 19 – August 15, 2025 (13 weeks)
- 💸 Financial Benefits: Paid internship, $15/hour stipend
- 🌿 Focus: Hands-on experience in vegetable farming and sustainable agriculture practices
- 👩🌾 Intern Responsibilities:
- Farming tasks: planting, weeding, trellising, irrigating, maintaining, harvesting, washing crops
- Lectures & discussions on farm design, vegetable production, and social food issues
- 🚜 Additional Activities: Farm tours, volunteering at other farms, and individual project (manage personal vegetable beds)
- 📧 How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter to illinois-ssf@illinois.edu
Designation
Internship Position: Sustainable Student Farm Summer Intern
Details of the Internship
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Host Country | USA |
| Location | University of Illinois Urbana, Champaign |
| Duration | 13 Weeks |
| Internship Dates | May 19th – August 15th, 2025 |
| Deadline | Not Mentioned |
| Hourly Stipend | $15 per hour |
Research Area
Sustainable agriculture and horticulture practices.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Open to students interested in sustainable farming and horticulture.
- No specific educational background mentioned, but enthusiasm for agriculture is essential.
Description
The Sustainable Student Farm Internship aims to provide interns with hands-on experience in growing and maintaining vegetables while learning sustainable agricultural practices. Interns will work primarily from Monday to Thursday on various farming tasks, including planting, weeding, irrigation, and harvesting. Fridays are reserved for lectures and discussions on topics such as farm design, soil health, and the social issues surrounding food.
Intern Responsibilities
- Farming tasks: planting, weeding, irrigating, maintaining, and harvesting crops.
- Participate in lectures and discussions regarding sustainable agriculture.
- Rotational managerial roles in areas like farm stand management and individual garden projects.
Activities
- Workdays: Monday to Thursday on the farm.
- Fridays: Engage in lectures, discussions, and farm tours.
How to Apply
To apply for the Sustainable Student Farm Summer Internship, please send your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest to: illinois-ssf@illinois.edu.
Last Date to Apply
The application deadline has not been mentioned, so it is advisable to apply early.
