Internship Opportunities

Briceland Forest Farm is looking for our next BFF! Our internship season runs from March-November, and we receive applications year round.

We are looking for  team members whom are physically fit, motivated, fun, and enthusiastic about working with their strength and discipline to grow food for our local community and help steward this beautiful piece of land in the woods of Southern Humboldt.

For more than 12 seasons we have offered our homestead and regenerative farm internship, and have cherished the experiences and connections that emerge. Each season we have worked with and taught interns of varying levels of experience the skills necessary for the operation of our small market garden, cannabis farm, and off-the-grid family homestead. 

This experience is ideal for anyone who is passionate about the impact food production has on our planet and our communities as well as individuals who want to live in a more connected way surrounded by wilderness.

Farming and homesteading are incredibly demanding lifestyles, so please only apply if this kind of physically demanding work is something you enjoy, as we do!

Work Stay Requirements

  • Interest in agriculture, homesteading, community building, and land stewardship. Our internship will cover nearly all aspects of operation on a small market garden that supports a local farmers market as well as nearby restaurants. Additionally we operate a small scale legal cannabis farm.

  • Able-bodied and enjoys physical labor. Farm work is hard, it can be redundant and happen in both cold and hot weather. The work and its rewards are incredibly fulfilling but is only suitable for individuals who know they enjoy physical labor. Applicants must be comfortable lifting 40lbs.

  • Excellent communication skills and a desire to work on shared projects. Humor is a plus! As a team farmer you will gain valuable experience from a wide range of farming skills, tasks, and instruction and the satisfaction of being part of a hard-working team. Living and working together requires an ability to effectively communicate.

  • Desire to live and work in natural settings. This position is ideal for someone who is wanting to transition into a farm or homestead lifestyle. One can learn both the rewards and challenges, while experiencing the joy of being a part of a beautiful and unique community of Southern Humboldt.

  • Punctual, reliable transportation to the farm and valid driver’s license a plus but not required. We are located 15 minutes from the nearest town and there is no public transportation. We are surrounded by beautiful wilderness hiking and are a 40 minute drive from the stunning Shelter Cove coast.

  • Problem solving skills. The ability to see both the details and the big picture of work and use that perspective to adapt to challenges on the job.

Our small farm is operated by our family and 1-3 additional short-term helpers throughout the season. We are looking for someone with a desire to connect and collaborate with our team and family. We have two young elementary-age children and an interest and enjoyment of kids is very important.

On our small farm we work with the demands of the season. The hours of labor will change to match with the needs of weather and seasonal temperature fluctuations. During harvest , planting, and some cannabis care, hours may be extended.

Intern/Volunteer Dates

We offer three primary intern dates. While 3 a month stay is the minimum, we have often had interns stay the entire season.

  • March - May

  • June -August

  • September - November

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Sowing, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, bed prep, trellising, mulching

  • Compost, compost teas and extracts

  • Operation of booth at farmers market 

  • Assisting with animal care

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Housing is included and consists of either; a small cabin with an outdoor kitchen and shower, an airstream trailer, or a “glamping” tent. All equipped with high-speed internet

  • A weekly stipend is provided

  • Throughout the season interns can eat from the farm including fruits, vegetables, cheese, and milk.

  • Opportunity to learn and ask as many questions as you want about -

    • No-till farming 

    • Cover cropping

    • Compost making

    • Hand-powered market gardening

    • Crop planning

    • Goat dairy herd management and cheese making

    • Cannabis farming and marketing

  • Access to educational resources including many great agricultural and regenerative farming books

  • Interns will gain valuable knowledge, hands on experience, and instruction from our farming experience over the last two decades

Application

  • Up-to-date resume  or list of relevant work experience, and 2 references

  • Email expressing your interest with answers to the following questions

    • Full name and birthdate

    • Why you’re seeking to work here

    • What you bring to our farm

    • What you hope to gain from working here

    • What is your food/cooking experience? What are your dietary needs?

    • Please tell us something interesting about yourself (hobbies, interests, talents, etc.)

  • Send resume and letter of interest to bricelandforestfarm@gmail.com

  • We will reach out to schedule an interview if we feel your qualifications are a good match for the position. Thank you for your interest!

  • For any questions, don't hesitate to contact us via email