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David shows the irrigation system.  The beaver supply the water for our crops and livestock.

Volunteer Tom plants grape vines in the vineyard.

Organic Work Opportunities

at

Cross Island Farms

• Have you always wondered what it would be like to work on an organic farm?

• Do you dream of someday having your own organic farm?

• Do you love working with plants, animals, and Mother Earth?

• Are you willing to work hard and get your hands and clothes dirty?

• Are you interested in trading your time and labor for a hands-on learning opportunity?

• Do you want to experience living on an organic farm?

If you answered yes to several of the above questions, you might be interested in volunteer work experience opportunities at Cross Island Farms.  Options range from a half-day experience to weekend, weeklong or longer on farm experiences.  Lodging may be available for longer term volunteers.

At this time we are not able to offer financial compensation, due to the fact that we are still building the farm business out of our own pockets and trying to get into the black.  However, we believe that the hands-on experience and the organic training and knowledge that we can offer would be of great value to the right people.  If you are considering getting into organic farming, the experience could be invaluable, even if you decide organic farming is NOT for you.

This offer is not for everyone.  If you would prefer to just look and not work, we also offer farm tours.  If, however, you are serious and want to give it a try, or discuss the possibilities, please call or email us.  Free Organic Work Experience Opportunities

Volunteer intern Emma and Dani plant tomatoes.

WORK OPTIONS MAY INCLUDE (depending on the season, your interests, and our needs):

• Honeybees

• Maple Syrup

• Grape Vineyard

• Fence Construction

• Drip Irrigation

• Composting

• Vegetable planting, weeding, & picking

• Greenhouse

• Livestock, currently pigs, goats, and chickens, to include beef cattle and turkeys in the future

• Rotational Grazing

• Mulch and organic fertilizers

• Row covers and other organic pest control

• Preparing for CSA, Farmers Markets, or Chefs' orders

• Machinery repair, modification, and construction

• Farm construction including buildings, pens, etc

• Woodlot management

• Anything else that needs to be done on the farm

• Like Jerry's grandpa used to say "There's always something to do, if you want to do it."