Frog Holler Internship For 2013
About the position
Interns have the opportunity to experience all aspects of running a small-scale organic farm. Interns live on the farm and work on average 5.5 days a week. Work days are normally 8 hours, although there are many variations depending on weather and other factors. We provide room and board and a monthly stipend, which can increase based on commitment and performance.
Work includes:
- Planting in fields and greenhouse
- Weeding
- Harvesting
- Prepping veggies for market
- Tending our market stall
- Helping prepare for our annual summer festival
- Assist preparing communal lunches, shared cleaning responsibilities
Qualities
- Detail oriented
- Willing to ask questions
- Fast, efficient worker
- Good communication skills
- Some previous experience with physical/outdoor work is helpful
Living Arrangements
- The Frog Holler community consists of Cathy King and sons Billy, Kenny and Edwin as well as 4-5 seasonal interns
- Trailer sleeping accommodations
- Communal kitchen, bathroom, laundry
- Internet access
Other activities
- Swimming in the pond
- Yoga with Cathy
- Opportunities to learn food preservation
- Vibrant local food scene centered in Ann Arbor
- Many potlucks and gatherings
- Music jams
- Neighborhood volleyball
- Game nights
- And more!
Interested in getting your hands dirty? Then click Get in touch and drop us a line!
Our help through the years
2012
Kirstin, Bretton, Shannon, Samuel, Susan, Katie, Colleen.
Holler Fest: it takes a village! Thanks everyone!!
2011
Angie, Chrissy, Kirstin, Tacy, Emily, Evan, Elisabeth, Bretton, Chuck, Kyle, DJ
Holler Fest: Our dependable Holler Fest preparation crew! Tom Hi., Tom Hu., Scott, George, John. Thanks to everyone!
2010
Angie, Kat, Dorothy, Julien, Chrissy, Kirstin, Chuck, Jenny, Leah, Kristie, Jennifer, Lindsay, Cat, Margy, Tom, Sandy, Cyrus, Adam. Holler Fest: Again, couldn't have done it without tons of help! Pre-Fest Super Helpers - Tom Hi., Tom Hu., Scott, George, John. Thanks to everyone!
2009
Jana, Christina, Kristie, Erin, Angie, Elisabeth, Tom, Sandy, Margy, Marilyn, Mary, Woody, Laura, Kelsey, Eliza, Leah.
Holler Fest: Lots and lots of great people! Thank you all!
2008
Ken, Cathy, Billy, Kenny, Edwin, Tom, Sandy, Margy, Marilyn, Brian, Anne, Samantha, Silas, Elisabeth, Mary, Joan, Rich, John - thanks everyone!
Holler Fest helpers - more than we can name, but we couldn't have done it without you - Many thanks!
2007
Ken, Cathy, Billy, Kenny, Edwin, Tom, Sandy, Margy, Marilyn, Brian, Mark - Thanks everyone!
HOLLER FEST HELP - the whole darn neighborhood! Muchas Gracias!
2006
Ken, Cathy, Billy, Kenny, Edwin, Tom, Sandy, Margy, Marilyn, Stas
2005
Ken, Cathy, Billy, Kenny, Edwin, Anne, Tom, Sandy, Margy, Gail, Kristin, Evan, Brooke, Bretton
1972-2004
Ken, Cathy, Billy, Kenny, Edwin, Duncan, Paul, Herb, Jack, Amy, Todd, John and many many more.