Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training Information

We market our produce through 5 local markets, including 2 in Peterborough and 3 in the Greater Toronto Area. Interns will have the chance to be involved in all aspects of running a self-reliant farmstead, and will learn about: soil mixes (how to create your own mix), greenhouse management, seeding, transplanting, cultivation techniques, irrigation, weeding, diversified crop rotations, harvesting, compost making and application, seed saving, the nutritional value and preserving of our products, and marketing. Daily field-to-table meal preparations will be shared, just like all other tasks on the farm. You will work along with the owners, John and Anne van der Heyden, and two of their daughter, Marleen and Nicole. Interns will have their separate and shared living quarters to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Interns will receive weekly stipends of $100/week plus room and board. There are 3 internship positions available starting April/May to the end of October, however frames are negotiable. If you are an individual with a genuine interest in organic farming, a readiness to learn, work hard in fast paced environment and have fun, join our team! We are located in Frankford Ontario, 2 hours East of Toronto or 1 hour West of Kingston. HOW TO APPLY: Please send an email to Anne & John briefly outlining why you want to be a part of this Wooler Dale farming experience, along with your resume.