The Farm Internship
A residential work-study program at Sunrise Ranch
2008 marks an important year in the relationship Sunrise Ranch shares with the natural world. Our farm managers are ready to expand our experience of sustainability by learning about intensive rotational grazing systems using many species. We also hope to convert as much of the farm as possible to solar power.
In the process of making these sustainable upgrades to our farm, we will be starting a farm internship program. The internship program will teach two processes:
- The first will make space for interns to connect with the internal renewable energy source that is our inherent nature, and from which sustainable practices emerge.
- The second process will teach methods and systems of sustainable farming.
As a Farm Intern you will have opportunity to continue developing individual sense of purpose, and spiritual expression and to reflect on your leadership and teamwork skills. Working at the farm will afford you the opportunity to learn about sustainable agriculture and its wide reaching impact on civilization, health, and ecosystems through hands-on work in the farm and garden and through class room sessions.
Program participants have the opportunity to be a visiting member of the Sunrise Ranch community, and to engage in the activities here. They find themselves surrounded by a community of love that supports vital spiritual change.
As a Farm Intern you will assist in:
- Ethical raising of animals
- Helping steward the gardening cycle, from planting to harvesting and delivering produce to our community kitchen.
- Rehabilitating and maintaining buildings.
- You will also have a project you vision and bring to fruition.
The Farm Intern position reports to the Farm Managers. It is an incredible opportunity to work with a team of people committed to environmental sustainability, community-building, and personal/social transformation.
Program Highlights 2008:
- Nutrition and Farming, especially sharing the work of the Weston A. Price Foundation
- Farming and Sustainability, such as:
- Sustainable Garden Planning and Tending
- Food Preservation
- Cordwood Wall Construction
Program Requirements:
- Between March and November 2008, participation in a minimum of 3 month increments.
- Ability and willingness to do physical work for 34 hours a week.
- Desire to work with others creatively and respectfully in a community setting.
- Interest in transforming current world trends through practical spirituality.
Participants Will Receive:
In exchange for the labor provided, The Farm Interns will receive:
- Monthly Stipend
- Farm interns will receive $125 per month.
- Increases to stipend may be available upon review after 3 months.
- A room in communal housing
- Mostly natural/organic meals
- Transformation Groups
- Share in a weekly forum to accelerate individual and collective transformation. The magic of a Transformation Group lies in its simple but powerful format, which establishes and sustains a strong culture of transformation based in the spirit of love.
- Individuals share personal victories and growing edges, all with the understanding that we are the authors of our experience.
- Study Groups
- Study the spiritual principles that govern our life
- Methodology and practice of sustainable agriculture
- Weekly Individual Attunements
- Attunement is an experience of deep stillness, vibrational healing and spiritual transformation
To Apply as a Farm Intern, apply online, or send your resume and cover letter to:
Sara Puharich, Farm Manager
Email:
Phone: (970) 679-4330 for more information.
The letter should include:
- A short explanation of your interest and experience in sustainable agriculture
- A description of any past community experiences
- Your interest in personal transformation
- Please also include in your letter the three months you would like to participate in the program.
We look forward to receiving your interest and will send you an application after receiving your resume and cover letter.