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Rodale Institute · 1 month ago

Seasonal Farm Internship - Midwest Organic Center

Marion, IA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Rodale Institute is focused on implementing sustainable agricultural practices, and they are seeking a Seasonal Farm Intern to support various farm activities. The intern will work closely with the Farm Manager and Research Director to assist in research, landscaping, and production tasks throughout the growing season.

AgricultureConsultingConsumer ResearchNon ProfitOrganic

Responsibilities

Coordinate with Farm Manager and Research Director to execute day-to-day tasks

Maintain a clean, organized work area

Maintain, organize, and clean the equipment and storage areas

Conduct field and greenhouse activities (establishing research plots, cultivating, planting, harvesting, weeding, watering, seeding, dead-heading, spraying, pruning, trellising, soil and plant sampling)

Assist with livestock handling and maintaining livestock infrastructure

Assist in planting and maintaining pollinator habitats

Mowing, trimming fence lines, and any other landscaping tasks as requested

Must be comfortable utilizing hand tools and operating landscaping equipment such as mowers and weed whackers

Assist Farm Manager and Research Director in execution of research plans

Assist in event setup and clean ups

Other duties and tasks as assigned by the research director and farm manager