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.










 



Holler Fest 2013
August 23-25