Grumpy Chicken Farm Apprentice

Contact information

Primary Contact: Renee Nelson
Primary Phone: 208-274-3358

Email: grumpychickenfarm@gmail.om

 

Internship information

General Farm Description: GCF Farm is located 7.5 miles from beautiful Sandpoint, Idaho. We farm approximately 1 acre of the 10 acres we own. The farm has beautiful views of Schweitzer Mountain. We grow cut flowers for weddings, Sandpoint Farmers Market and our U-Pick Flower Field. Our crops include a wide variety of flowering shrubs, perennials, bulbs and annuals – with flower crops blooming from April through October.

It is a beautiful spot, and we love sharing our farm with others. The Farm has a diversified sales approach that includes CSA, Farmers Market, direct sales to the public and bulk orders direct to floral designers for weddings and events, as well as on farm workshops.

We host a dahlia tuber sale in the spring (still in the works). We grow many heirloom varieties of blooms and dry volumes of seed heads and flowers for winter sales. Although not certified organic, we use organic practices.  Our farm crew consists of two owners, and family members. Apprentices are involved in all aspects of farming, and receive mentorship in sourcing seed, soil health, growing, harvesting techniques, and developing wholesale and retail sales. We supplement our farm income with agritourism and farm stays. Apprentices will help us with hosting and sharing our farming activities with guests in the summer.

Internship Starts: May 1 - May 15
Internship Ends: Oct 15th
Number of Internship Available: 1
Minimum Length of Stay: Would like someone to commit to the whole season.
 

Educational Opportunities: Apprentices receive training on all aspects of cut flower farming: seed sourcing, propagation, planting, cultivation, irrigation (overhead and drip), harvesting, processing, floral design, wholesale and retail sales, agritourism including glamping guests and workshops, construction,  and general farm maintenance.

Expect to work in most weather conditions and occasionally lift/carry 50 lbs. The farm is open 6 days a week. I am looking for someone to Work Part Time Thursday 8 hours, Friday 8 Hours and Saturday 4-5 hours.

Skills Desired: A kind person who has a passion for growing flowers, an interest in learning how to start their own flower farm, as well as a strong desire to share this world with the public through on farm workshops and activities. We love our farm, and we want to share it with happy people who will collaborate to make this a wonderful place to live and work. You need a strong work ethic, a creative approach to solving all manner of challenges and a love of working outdoors. It helps to have a strong body that can manage bending and kneeling, good stamina, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. occasionally.

Meals: Apprentices can share our veggie garden and there is additional space to grow crops if interested. We also are happy to share meals during the working days.

Stipend: Bonus to be given if you stay the entire season TBD. You are encouraged to have a part time job when not working here. We have excellent cell service and internet on the farm. Free Wi-Fi provided.

Housing: Glamping Tent is provided. Bed, linens and camp kitchen. Port o potty , running water and electric. Fancy Camping.