Ecological Projects Manager

WHO: Planet Drum Foundation

WHAT: Field Projects Manager - rural and urban ecological projects<BR>

WHEN: February/March (training month) 2005-January 2006

WHERE: Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador (coast)

WHY: Urban sustainability activities to create ecological city

HOW: Revegetation of & wild park and hillsides, recycling activities, renewable energy production and use, environmental education, ecological planning

REQUIREMENTS: Post-college environmental working experience, English-Spanish fluency, ability to work with residents and direct volunteers, capability to manage and share office/apartment with volunteers, one-year minimum commitment (please do not apply without all of these

COMPENSATION: $150-200/month (depending on degree of experience), private room in comfortable large apartment with kitchen and bath facilities, emergency health costs, internet and local transportation expenses, salary increases after six months and one year

BENEFITS: Bahia de Caraquez has an Eco-City bylaw and a bioregional  Ecological Plan which provides for a unique and valuable working experience, Planet Drum Foundation is highly regarded by city officials and residents, innovation and creativity about existing and new projects are encouraged, wide-ranging wilderness and social recreation opportunities.

HOW TO APPLY:

1) See web site at www.planetdrum.org for extensive Eco-Ecuador narratives describing history of projects,2) E-mail description of how you fit into the job, why you want it, and what you hope to achieve to planetdrum@igc.org,3) E-mail resume featuring information pertinent to requirements

DEADLINE: January 1, 2005

Regional Organizer Needed for Hampshire County

Massachusetts Global Action (MGA) is a new organization, founded in August of 2004. But the roots for our work come from three previous organizing efforts, the Massachusetts Anti-Corporate Clearinghouse, Campaign on Contingent Work, and the Boston Social Forum.

MGA is dedicated to fighting the negative effects of corporate globalization. We will work with individuals and organizations around Massachusetts to reverse the privatization of public resources, to expand the social safety net, to shift the tax burden away from individuals and back to businesses, to create good jobs for all with living wages and full benefits, to help develop economic alternatives to the existing model of winner-take-all capitalism, and to protect the environment for future generations. We will do this as a membership organization and as the hub of a network of like-minded affiliate organizations.

Goal:  MGA is committed to building a statewide network of MGA regional organizers to strengthen the organizing capacity for MGA affiliate organizations and members to pro-actively address corporate globalization concerns across the Commonwealth.

Regional Organizers:

Regional Organizers (RO) are liaisons to MGA staff from designated geographic areas across the state.  Their area of responsibility will be determined by MGA staff according to their time availability each week, and the number of MGA members in their region.  Regional Organizers will work directly with the Organizing Director and be accountable to this individual.

Requirements:  ROs must have an active email account and access to the Internet, an active voice-mail account on a land-line or cellular phone, reliable transportation, be proficient in email communication, and be comfortable making presentations to small groups.  Experience with writing editorials and press releases, and non-profit membership campaigns a plus.

The Regional Organizer positions are stipended, and will require 2-12 hrs per week.  Stipends will be determined by specific criteria developed by MGA staff.  Criteria will include the meeting of fundraising responsibilities, including new memberships and special events.

For more information or to apply for this position, contact MGA's Organizing Director, Jonathan Leavitt <acejalemma@hotmail.com>.

http://www.massglobalaction.org/

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Apprentice at the Sirius Community, Shutesbury MA

Organic Gardening, Natural Building, and Retreat Center Cooking and Cleaning

Sirius Community

72 Baker Rd.

Shutesbury, MA 01072

413-259-1251

www.siriuscommunity.org

Sirius is a spiritual intentional community, an eco-village, and an educational non-profit located in Shutesbury, MA

Spend 35 hours a week learning about organic gardening, natural building, and retreat center operations by working hands on and intergrading into our spiritual community.

Being an introduction to eco-village and spiritual community education, the apprenticeship program has been life changing, fun and deeply beneficial. [At Sirius], my body grew stronger, my heart grew more open, my soul set itself free! –Former Apprentice

Apprenticeships are a 2 month minimum commitment.  The cost is $350 a month which includes organic vegetarian meals, a room, and educational expenses.  There are need-based scholarships available, please inquire in application. 

For more information and an application visit our website at www.siriuscommunity.org

Call us at 413-259-1251

Or email the focalizer at tarahiro@yahoo.com

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How about working at the Hampshire College Farm Center, next summer?

Farm Apprentices do a multitude of farm chores including caring for livestock, making hay, raising vegetables, making compost, assisting in facility and student research projects, and maintaining farm equipment, buildings and grounds.

Apprentices work a 5-day workweek, (Monday through Friday).  There will be a need for apprentices to work on the weekends and odd hours. Each apprentice will take a 2 week unpaid vacation at some point in the summer, which must be scheduled within the first week of work.  If an apprentice is planning on leaving for the weekend, the farm staff must be notified ahead of time.

Since Farm work is often strenuous labor that requires physically and emotionally challenging tasks, it is important for applicants to feel physically capable and willing to work hard.  There is a special need for apprentices with some experience and skills in any one of the following areas:  carpentry, building maintenance, mechanics and equipment repair, farm equipment operation, vegetable cultivation and harvest, livestock handling and care.

The Farm Center is looking for apprentices who have a strong commitment to learning about sustainable agriculture. Benefits include occasional trips to local farms, farm shows and conferences; some veggies, flowers and herbs; the opportunity to experience the operation of a working farm; the satisfaction of accomplishment from hard work; and big muscles.  When workers are introduced to new tasks they will receive appropriate training.  Safety is important here.  In the event of an on the farm injury, workers compensation is provided.  Please be aware, health insurance is NOT provided.

Call Leslie Cox or Nancy Hanson with questions and to get an application at 559-5348 or 559-5599. 

Earth Action

Internship Position:  Part-time research assistant for organizational study of an international NGO coalition

Organization: Earth Action, Amherst MA; www.earthaction.org

Dates: November 2004 through January 2005

Contact Earth Action….

Description:

Earth Action is a transnational nongovernmental organization working for global environmental protection, peace, human rights and social justice.  Our goal is to bring together groups and individuals from all parts of the world to participate collaboratively on global campaigns.  We enable thousands in 160 countries to act simultaneously toward solving global problems.  Our campaigns have focused on issues such as children's rights, rain forest protection, and climate change.  Please see our web site: www.earthaction.org

We are currently surveying our member organizations so that we can better serve them, work most effectively, and plan well for the future.  We have been conducting phone interviews and collecting written and Web surveys of our membership in English, Spanish, and French.

We are looking for an intern to help with:

compiling results

entering data

using the database 

using survey analysis software

 transcribing narratives

and to the degree interested, to be involved in analysis and collaborative report writing. 

They will work with the primary researcher and a research adviser, a sociology professor whose work focuses on transnational coalitions. The work can be done from a home computer or from our Amherst office. French and Spanish fluency are not required.  Internship responsibilities estimated to take 50+ hours total.  Flexible schedule.

Requirements:

computer skills

organized, ability to manage details

interest in organizational management, survey based research, and database analysis

reliable

collaborative

Stipend: Sorry, we are unable to provide a stipend.

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Urban Farm Apprentice

City Slicker Farms, a non-profit urban farming program in Oakland, California is seeking a farm apprentice to work in all areas of the program, including farming (planning, obtaining supplies, propagating, planting, harvesting, etc.), volunteer management, farm-stand sales, community outreach, event planning, technical assistance for community members, administrative work, and record-keeping. 

Founded in 2001, we are lucky to have a vital base of residents and volunteer workers who make decisions collectively along with the Director and Advisory Board.  We will welcome the talents and opinions of the apprentice in our collective decision-making process.  This is a great position for motivated people who are interested in all aspects of community food security and food justice.  We will tailor the apprenticeship to your learning needs as much as possible. 

Qualifications:

At least 5 years experience in farming/gardening, with at least 1 year of on-farm job experience (commercial)

Able and willing to do hard manual labor and to lift at least 50 pounds

Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, e-mail, etc.)

Organizational & communication skills (record-keeping, data entry, planning, filing, managing schedules, correspondence, etc)

At least one season of farmer’s market sales experience

Experienced and comfortable working with a diverse group of people (age, race, gender, ethnicity, economic status)

Experience or desire to work collectively (consensus decision making)

Driver’s License and ability to drive a standard shift truck

Outgoing and friendly with the public

Ability to stay on task while handling multiple distractions

Ability to direct volunteer workers

Attention to detail (very important)

Experience in community outreach and/or marketing

Ability to instruct community members in gardening techniques

Basic construction skills

Spanish proficiency a plus!

Duration & Work Schedule:

One year commitment, November, 2004 through October, 2005 (possible to start earlier if need be)

30 hours per week, Saturdays and Thursdays required, the rest negotiable

Two weeks vacation in December plus two weeks time off negotiable

Compensation:

Room and board with the Director (walking/biking distance to most work sites)

$100 stipend per month

People of color and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

MISSION & PROGRAMS

Mission

City Slicker Farms seeks to increase food self-sufficiency in West Oakland by creating organic, sustainable, bio-intensive market farms and back-yard gardens that provide affordable fresh produce to West Oakland residents.  These gardens also create earning opportunities for participants and serve as community spaces for children and adults who want to learn about the connections between ecology, farming, and the urban environment.

City Slicker Farms was founded by West Oakland residents and is sustained by community participation at all levels.  As we build our capacity to provide resources for all West Oakland residents, we prioritize serving those who currently have the least access to organic produce due to economic or social barriers.  We honor the contribution African American residents have made and continue to make to the history and culture of West Oakland, while also celebrating the growing presence of Latino and Asian communities.  Through supporting historical residents and people of color, we advocate for food justice and strengthen our community’s ability to resist the forces of dependency, gentrification, and displacement.

City Slicker Farms works closely with People’s Grocery, our fiscal sponsor, to increase the percentage of locally grown produce available through their Mobile Market truck, as well as in their youth training program, Collards ‘n Commerce.  We also collaborate with a variety of other West Oakland organizations including Alameda County Food Bank, Black Dot Collective, The Crucible, Jubilee West, Mo Better Foods and Oakland Butterfly & Urban Gardens.

Organic Farming

Farming efforts focus on growing organic produce by maximizing yields while promoting plant diversity and soil health.  Increasing square footage under cultivation through acquiring sites and training residents to grow is ongoing.

Compost Program

Our sustainable farming practices depend on decomposed plant and food wastes for fertilizer.  We recycle local wastes such as wood chips and sawdust, restaurant and home kitchen scraps, garden clippings, and animal manure to create high-quality compost for use at our farms and for residents.

Nursery

We propagate organic vegetable and ornamental plants for use in gardens throughout West Oakland.  Our nursery and garden located at a local continuation school serves the dual purpose of providing a site for educating youth about all aspects of organic farming and producing plants.

Food Distribution

City Slicker Farms distributes produce to residents through farm stands, farmer’s markets, work-trade, and a vegetable truck.  Pricing is based on a sliding scale with no one turned away for lack of funds.  This food subsidy improves nutrition by providing a healthy alternative to junk foods as well as enabling residents to spend more on meat and dairy.

Education

Our educational program provides the information, resources, and supplies necessary for residents to produce their own organic produce.  Workshops and work-days for children and adults also provide experiential learning opportunities in cooking, nutrition, natural medicine, and ecology.

Economic Development

City Slicker Farms assists residents in growing produce to sell and barter through our sites.  We provide the technical assistance, supplies, and materials necessary for successful growing, as well as the markets necessary for sales.

Volunteer Program

Volunteers are the life-blood of the program, providing the majority of the labor necessary for our success.  We encourage people from all walks of life to come work in solidarity with the residents of West Oakland to create a more just system of food distribution.

If you are interested please send or e-mail your resume & cover letter by October 5^th, 2004:

City Slicker Farms

737 Henry Street

Oakland, CA 94607

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Intern Position, Fall 2004-Spring 2005

Fertile Ground

Catherine Sands                                                                 Tel:  413-268-7334

P.O. Box 61                                                                                 Fax: 413-268-7448     

Williamsburg, MA  01096                                                   chsands@mindspring.com      

Estimated time:  300 hours September – June with stipend

Fertile Ground is a grassroots initiative working to build community and create opportunities for cultural exchange around agriculture in schools. Fertile Ground operates a pilot teaching garden at Williamsburg’s public elementary school.  Programs for this PreK-3^rd Grade school include:

Mentoring program by youth gardeners from Nuestras Raices, a grassroots organization in inner-city Holyoke that promotes economic, human and community development through projects relating to food and agriculture;

Three Sisters garden and studies with Rowen White, Mohawk farmer and director of the Haudenosaunee Seed Collective;

Weekly agriculture/ecology lessons with garden educator Hope Guardenier;

Farm to school/school garden workshop planning with Seeds of Solidarity/CISA Local Hero Schools Initiative;

Developing a parent driven Healthy Choices Initiative: creating celebrations of healthy fresh food;

Farm Connections: field trips, interviews with farmers, storytelling.

Intern responsibilities include:

Assisting with all aspects of garden care and preparation, seed starting, seed saving, tending and harvesting, classroom cooking

Assisting with organization of events such as Fall Harvest Feast, Spring Workshop series, family garden days, exchanges with Nuestras Raices youth

Assisting with community organizing for Healthy Choices Initiative

Assisting with preparation of brochure and website, possible assistance with video promotion piece.

Required skills:

Experience teaching and working with young children

Experience growing vegetables

Spanish language helpful

MSWord, Excel, Adobe, Photoshop helpful. 

Independent transportation necessary for this internship

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Here is an opportunity to work on an organic botanical garden in belize. In

addition there is micro-business management skills needed.

Here is the post

Toledo Mayan Botanical Garden

Volunteers Needed

Farm work in exchange for room and board

Start October

San Jose, Belize

Contact: [candido@btl.net  and coycatherine@hotmail.com]

Please Send All Inquiries to both emails!

Let me know if I need to add more information.

Thanks,

Catherine Coy

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The San Francisco Department of Public Health, Program on Health, Equity

and Sustainability (PHES) is seeking a graduate-level intern to work =

with us on two different and exciting projects.

The first project is a health impact assessment (HIA) we are conducting =

In San Francisco. The HIA is being conducted in response to a proposed

rezoning of some San Francisco neighborhoods and will include broad

participation of communities being impacted by the rezoning.  We are

looking for an intern to assist in the coordination and facilitation of =

HIA meetings and research. This work is especially exciting for a student

looking to get experience in a consensus-driven process as well as gain

exposure to a local health department’s approach to incorporating a built environment perspective into its work.

The second project is an NIEHS grant studying the effect of pesticides =

On birth outcomes.  The intern would help with literature reviews, data

analysis and manuscript preparation.

Commitment is 20 hours p/week through July 2005.

Pay is about $14 - $15 p/hour.

Experience with PubMed, GIS and SPSS a big, big plus.

If interested, please e-mail Lili Farhang at lili.farhang@sfdph.org for

more information.

AND…

I have a small, varied (not certified) organic farm in the southwest

corner of Massachusetts. We are experiencing the well-known difficulty

of finding committed interns/apprentices to help on the farm. I would

greatly appreciate your assistance in referring students to our

internship program. I have a long-standing commitment to educating and

mentoring and am dedicated to providing a quality experience for people

interested in learning about sustainable agriculture through practical

work. Please take a virtual tour of the farm at my website and refer

potential interns there for details on applying for positions that are now open.

 (Room and board and a stipend are provided.)

  Dominic Palumbo

  dom@mooninthepond.com

  http://www.mooninthepond.com/

  Dominic Palumbo

  413/229-3092 voice mailbox 2

  Moon In The Pond Farm

  816 Barnum St.

  Sheffield, MA 01257

Organic Gardening Crew Members sought for organic land care business,

July 1-November.  Business has established clientele in

Concord-Lexington area; car required. Skilled maintenance, planting,

transplanting, pruning and fertilizing work using organic materials and

methods per NOFA Organic Land Care Standards.  Full or part-time

positions available. Workday is 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pay scale starts at

$10/hour. Previous horticultural experience desired.  A love of plants

is essential.

Contact Priscilla Williams

Pumpkin Brook Organic Gardening

35 Turner Road

Townsend MA 01469

phw@seedlingspecialist.com

978-597-3005

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GRACE (Global Resource Action Center for the Environment) is looking for two interns to help us with our Eat Well Guide (www.eatwellguide.org), The Meatrix (www.themeatrix.com) and Sustainable Table (www.sustainabletable.org) projects:

1.  Eat Well Guide Intern

2.  Research, Writing & Marketing Intern

If you're interested in gaining some valuable experience interning here at GRACE, while also helping to promote sustainable food issues, please send us a cover letter and your resume (details below). 

Please feel free to pass this on to friends and colleagues.

Thanks.

Diane Hatz

1.  Eat Well Guide Intern

GRACE is seeking an intern who is interested in sustainable food issues and would like to help update and expand the Eat Well Guide http://www.eatwellguide.org , an online national directory of sustainable meat, poultry, dairy and eggs.  The Guide is part of GRACE's latest campaign, Sustainable Table http://www.sustainabletable.org.

We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to help gather data and shape the Guide in order to help consumers find safe, sustainable food.  Individual should be organized, detail oriented and comfortable working with large amounts of data.  Must have excellent phone skills and enjoy working with people all around the country and in Canada.

Responsibilities include:

- Assist Eat Well Guide Coordinator in maintaining data entries for the Eat Well Guide database, including entering data.

- Analyze and phone current listings in the database in order to verify the product information that corresponds to each listing.  Also includes verifying contact and location information, including:

          a) Chain Stores: call chain store marketing directors to find out brand names of sustainable products being sold. Research on chain stores and find out what their reputation is, get news feeds on stores from the internet.

          b) Farmers/Producers: Review listed production methods for each product farmers sell to the public. Who else do they sell their products through?

          c) Restaurants: find out what sustainable meat products they use in their menu and where the products come from.

- Update information findings in Excel. Develop a system for keeping track of changes and information leads.

- Other projects, as necessary.

Other qualifications: GRACE is seeking college students/graduates who can commit to a min.10 hours/week for 3 to 6 months. There is also some general office work to be done when needed.  Students are asked for a one semester commitment, though we are always happy to extend the time. Hours are flexible, but regularity is important. We offer reimbursement for local travel and a small stipend for lunch on days in which you work 4 hours or more.

How to Apply:  Please send cover letter and resume to: Emily Bicht, GRACE, 215 Lexington Ave., Suite 1001, New York, NY 10016-6023 or preferably by FAX to: (212) 726-9160. Please, NO e-mails or phone calls.

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2.  Research, Writing & Marketing Intern

GRACE is seeking a research, writing and marketing intern to help with researching issues, facts and information on sustainable food and factory farming.  Projects will include updating information on the GRACE Factory Farm Project web site, http://www.factoryfarm.org - from summarizing reports to finding interesting facts for readers. 

Other research and/or writing will be done for GRACE's latest project, Sustainable Table, http://www.SustainableTable.org a consumer awareness campaign that seeks to educate individuals about the problems with our food supply and to offer healthy, sustainable options.  We focus mainly on issues surrounding the meat supply and the exciting alternatives to factory farming. 

Additional duties will involve assisting the Marketing team with the award-winning online animated hit The Meatrix, http://www.themeatrix.com  Efforts are currently underway to market the film offline, including viewings in film theaters, film festivals, at conferences, and at summer festivals around the country.  

Duties will involve researching venues and helping with general marketing duties.  The Meatrix is being hailed as the new trend in marketing; the intern will have an opportunity to participate in creative and effective ways to educate individuals about environmental issues.

Qualifications:

- Ability to write effectively and concisely to a general consumer audience.

- Excellent research skills.  Part of the internship will involve finding interesting and educational facts for consumers.

- Attention to detail.

- A positive attitude and willingness to pitch in and help out however needed.

The internship is unpaid, though travel and a lunch stipend is provided on days where 4 or more hours are worked.  We are looking for 1 or 2 candidates who can commit at least 10 hours a week.  Hours are flexible.

Position will be open until filled.  We are currently looking for summer interns but will continue the intern program through the fall and into winter.

Please fax or mail cover letter and resume to Leslie Seff, GRACE, 215 Lexington Ave, Suite 1001, New York, NY 10016, fax: 212-726-9160.  Please, no phone calls. 

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Intern Wanted at the….

PERMACULTURE INTERN WANTED at  GARDEN OF EVE

Organic Farm, Riverhead New York

Commercial-scale 80-acre certified organic farm seeks student of permaculture to intern for 1-2 weeks between June-August 2004. The intern will produce a permaculture design map of the farm, using their design knowledge and using existing biological and geological maps, meeting with farmers, as well as collecting new data when possible. Plans should include provisions for crop production, soil rejuvenation, farmer residence, livestock, etc. This is an outstanding opportunity for a permaculture student to apply their skills to a real-life situation, where their designs are likely to be implemented. Room and some board provided during the internship.

The farm is located in Riverhead, NY, approximately 80 miles east of NYC. We produce a wide variety of heirloom and specialty vegetables and flowers which we sell at farmers markets on long Island and in NYC, and through our community supported agriculture program. We are USDA certified organic.

IF INTERESTED, please email a description of yourself and your work, with a resume to farmer@gardenofevefarm.com.

A.      Meet the Farmers…

Chris Walbrecht grew up on a dairy farm in upstate new york. He spent ten years in the world of clean water advocacy, working with citizens campaign for the environment.

Eve Kaplan gets her hands dirty whenever possible. She is also active in local civic affairs, working to preserve farmland and open space. She is a certified town planner and operates her own firm, Kaplan environmental Planning and Consulting.

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ARCADIAN FIELDS

ORGANIC FARM

Apprenticeship Description in Rhode Island

Arcadian Fields is secluded. Located at the end of a

dirt road, the farm is buffered by a 14,000 acre state

park filled with coyotes, clear cold ponds and hiking

and biking trails. It is a 35 minute drive to

Providence and to the beaches.

This year 2.5 acres (certified organic) will be under

cultivation, worked by hand and by tractor.

Apprentices will participate in all farm activities,

the primary ones being greenhouse work, planting,

weeding, harvesting and going to market (50 member

CSA, farmers'market, and restaurants - all in

Providence).

Apprentices will be expected to work 5 days a week.

Farm experience isn't as important as is a sound work

ethic and the ability to take pride and feel ownership

in whatever you do. Preference is given to those who

can work the entire summer, but shorter stays at the

farm are also possible.

Housing and Meals: Share farmhouse and cooperative

vegetarian kitchen with me, 2 cats and a dog. Help

keep house clean.

Stipend: $600/month.

Contact;

Diana Kushner

PO Box 1273

Hope Valley RI  02832

(401) 539-7043

djukushner@yahoo.com

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INTERNSHIP POSITION  Summer/Fall

Economic Plant Conservation-Heirloom Seeds

Horticultural Assistant

The Eastern Native Seed Conservancy is a plant conservation organization

based in western Massachusetts whose primary mission is the conservation of

cultivated food plants and other useful (economic) plants, particularly

heirloom and Native American varieties.

The Native Seeds Project, Diversity Seeds Project, and the Garlic Diversity

Project are current focus.  Projects will include growing, and seed saving

Of heirloom, tomatoes;  peppers, kales, beets, carrots, squashes,  melons and

other species, plus endangered  eastern Native American crops in order to

increase seed  stock for conservation and redistribution. This is an opportunity for

to assist and participate in the valuable field of germplasm preservation.

Some marketing of fresh vegetables will also occur

Description of position:  Responsibilities include horticultural activities

normally associated with the propagation and maintenance of annual and

biennial plants, including planting, seeding, and cultivation, harvesting, seed

collection,  etc. Other tasks will include activities of the organization

such as educational efforts, food tastings, public relations etc.  Computer,

organizing, and communication skills are helpful.

Requirements Prefer student in the agricultural, biological, or botanical

sciences, but open to anyone of any background.  Prior experience in

horticulture or gardening; and/or a basic knowledge of plant systematics and familiarity

with "weed" species is helpful but not necessary.  Self motivation,

independence, and reliability are a must.  A motorized vehicle required for

personal transportation, personal computer useful.

Time Commitment  Internships run for 12 weeks or longer, year round but

summer --  April/May to Nov/Dec. is the main intern season.   Internships

are typically full time  40 plus hours per week, occaisonally some weekend days,

but part time possible.

Compensation Varies. Small stipend and or room

Method of Application Informal letter  or phone call, with resume and  two

recommendations  Email applications accepted but must be  followed by hard

copy.  Send to Lawrence Davis-Hollander, Director, Eastern Native Seed

Conservancy, Intern Staffing, above address.  There is no deadline. Applications accepted

year round but best received by April 22 for summer position.

Lawrence Davis-Hollander

Director, Eastern Native Seed Conservancy

PO Box 451

Great Barrington, MA 01230

natseeds@aol.com

www.enscseeds.org

shipping address:

729 Ashley Falls Road

Ashley Falls, MA 01222

413-229-8316

Practical Farm Training Program at Maggie's Farm

Athol, MA

This is a fee-based farmer apprenticeship program not a typical internship.  It offers….

• Practical training for new and beginning farmers and gardeners with up to 2 years experience.
• Daily, hands-on experience combined with strategic instruction in small farming skills and ecological farming practices using the best of organic methods.
• 10 acres of organic vegetable field crops including fruits, flowers and herbs, farmers market/restaurant sales/CSA, 170 acres of forests and animal pastures, barns, field equipment, tool shop and farm animals.
• A core group of up to 12 student farmers, college-aged and older.
• 5 farm instructors plus selected adjunct specialists leading seminars and workshops.
• Comfortable, single rooms are provided for student farmers in the farmhouse at Maggie's which also includes communal cooking and dining space.
• Tuition of $750/month, paid every 3 months, includes single room and board.

You may contact John Gerber for information on how to get college credit for this program at jgerber@pssci.umass.edu.

Why Come?
With a rich heritage of small family farming in the New England region and a growing demand for locally grown products, there is no better time or place to begin to farm. Farming is best learned by doing. In the past, it was an art passed down from one generation to the next in the context of working the family farm. The Farm School Practical Farm Training Program is modeled directly on this tradition of carefully mentored hands-on experience with the addition of formal instruction and career support. Graduating student farmers gain skills and direct farming experience that will enable them to take a next step toward establishing their own farming enterprise, join a working farm as a manager or assistant, teach at a farm program or school garden, manage conservation lands, run a community garden, work in a farm advocacy organization, or supplement a professional career.

For information see….

http://www.farmschool.org/html/practical_farm.html

or contact Carlen Rigrod at 978.249.2656 or farmertraining@farmschool.org

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Summer 2004 Internship Opportunity

Farm Demonstration Plot Coordinator

Posted 2/17/04

New Entry Sustainable Farming Project

Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy

The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (NESFP) assists immigrants with agricultural experience to apply their skills in their new environment and establish themselves as commercial farmers.  Currently the project supports 50 farmers of Southeast Asian (Hmong and Khmer), Latin American, and African origin, on farmsites in Lowell, Dracut, Fitchburg and Lancaster.  The NESFP provides services such as locating farmland, education, training, business/enterprise development, and production and marketing assistance.  The project strives to provide opportunities for economically disadvantaged farmers, preserve farmland, and promote New England agriculture.

The NESFP received a SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education) Farmer-to-Farmer Grant in 2003 to introduce new technologies to immigrant farmers who have limited skills in English. The purpose of this grant is (1) to establish a 65’ X 200’ demonstration plot to show farmers proper planting and production practices, (2) to introduce the use of plastic mulch and trickle irrigation systems at two mentor farm sites in Dracut, MA, and (3) to record yield data for specialty ethnic crops. This position will be based at two farm sites in Dracut, MA (45 minutes from Boston) that are approximately 1 mile apart with biweekly visits to the NESFP office in Lowell, MA. The intern will be responsible for implementing the work plan of the SARE grant. The primary responsibilities of this position include:

Assist with production of ethnic crops on a demonstration plot at Smith Farm Site

Prepare and maintain demonstration plot (install drip system and plastic mulch, seed/ transplant, weed control, irrigation, record keeping, develop educational materials: signs, labels)

Maintain production and harvest / yield records

Assist with training workshops to discuss demonstration plot results

Assist with sales and marketing efforts of crops produced

Work with farmers and NESFP staff at training farm sites in Dracut, MA to:

Install drip irrigation and plastic mulch at farmer plots

Complete FSA crop acreage reports

Maintain production records and document yield data of trial crop varieties

Conduct pest management in accordance with NESFP policy

Participate in meetings and prepare progress reports

Complete biweekly report on activities; document details of interactions with farmers

Attend NESFP staff meetings as scheduled

We are looking for a self-directed individual who wants to gain a variety of experience. Some cross-cultural diversity training, experience working with immigrants and non-native English speakers, and agriculture knowledge is preferred. Access to private transportation desired. The schedule is flexible (some evenings, weekends). Start date is mid-May and continuing through September (minimum 12 week commitment). This is a paid position.  Intern will primarily be working at farm sites in Dracut, MA, with occasional office visits to Community Teamwork, Inc. in Lowell. For more information please contact Jennifer Hashley or Hugh Joseph at jennifer.hashley@tufts.edu , hjoseph@tufts.edu, or 617-636-3793.  DEADLINE TO APPLY:  March 19, 2004.

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Opportunity for after school garden/environmental education teachers:

Where:     Somerville Community Growing Center, 22 Vinal Ave, Somerville,

MA in conjunction with Cummings Elementary School (2 blocks from garden)

When;   Late April- early June period, flexible dependent on scheduling,

Hours approximately 2PM to 4:30PM, 1-2 X/week

What:    After school programming at educational garden center in urban

setting serving K-3 children from neighboring school. Reimbursement at

$12-18/hr.

Seeking interested candidates (ideally three positions, including one lead

teacher. For after school teaching position based at Somerville Community

Growing Center. Program serves children primarily from low-middle income

families near Union Square. This program is offered free to students and is

supported by funding from the Friends of the Community Growing Center and

the Cummings School PTA.

One-two afternoons a week, after school sessions will focus on activities

related to gardening and building positive environmental science

foundations for young children K-3. Activities may include, but are not

limited to: seed propagation with grow-labs and greenhouse, composting,

organic garden preparation and planting, general garden maintenance, simple

food preparation, and craft activities. Support for a field trip to a local

farm may be available. The program is designed to encourage family

participation in the annual Spring Garden Day celebration to be held on

Saturday, May 1st.

Skills and or experiences of strong candidates will include arrange of the

following: experience with programs for young children in hands-on

settings, background in environmental issues such as organic food

production, gardening, and/or natural resource management, personal

gardening or farming experience, flexibility, strong verbal communication

skills, knowledge of basic first aid and safety, interest in urban

ecosystems and/or environmental justice issues.

To apply:         

Email resume and cover letter to lisa.b@erols.com or mail to Lisa

Brukilacchio, 16Holyoke Rd, Somerville, MA 02144-3232. Please respond by

March 26th. Selection to be made by committee of the Friends of the

Community Growing Center in collaboration with Cummings School.

Visit  www.thegrowingcenter.org to learn more about our site and programs!

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Summer 2004 Internship Opportunity

Farm Site Field Technician(s)

Posted 2/17/04

New Entry Sustainable Farming Project

Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy

The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (NESFP) assists immigrants with agricultural experience to apply their skills in their new environment and establish themselves as commercial farmers.  Currently the project supports 50 farmers of Southeast Asian (Hmong and Khmer), Latin American, and African origin, on farmsites in Lowell, Dracut, Fitchburg and Lancaster.  The NESFP provides services such as locating farmland, education, training, business/enterprise development, and production and marketing assistance.  The project strives to provide opportunities for economically disadvantaged farmers, preserve farmland, and promote New England agriculture.

This internship will provide “hands-on” experience in all aspects of agricultural enterprise development and non-profit programming.  We are hiring two positions, one to work at farm sites in Dracut, MA (Smith Farm and White Gate Farm, approximately 1 mile apart), and one to work at sites in Fitchburg and Bolton, MA (the Bolton Flats and other independent sites, sites within 10 miles).  Both communities are approximately 45 minutes from Boston.  The primary responsibility of the farm site field technician will be to assist farmers with production-related issues at these shared training farm sites. Activities and responsibilities include: 

Work with farmers at training farm sites in Dracut or Fitchburg, MA to:

Assist growers to maintain production and sales records (planting dates, crop variety, irrigation scheduling, pest management, harvest dates, yield data, and sales records)

Measure farmer plots and crop acreage; complete FSA crop acreage reports

Communicate crop pest occurrences with UMass Extension educators

Conduct pest management in accordance with NESFP policy

Communicate farmer needs to NESFP staff

Manage NESFP field equipment/supplies and assist maintenance

Assist farm site coordinator with community development activities

Attend monthly farmer committee meetings

Assist with coordination of farm site events and tours

Prepare and post information and training materials on farm site bulletin boards

Participate in meetings and produce reports

Coordinate farmer attendance at on-farm training workshops and field trips/site visits

Complete biweekly report on activities; document details of interactions with farmers

Attend NESFP staff meetings as scheduled

We are looking for self-directed individuals who want to gain a variety of experience. Some cross-cultural diversity training, experience working with immigrants and non-native English speakers, and agriculture knowledge is preferred. Access to private transportation desired. The schedule is flexible (some evenings, weekends). Start date is mid-May and continuing through September (minimum 12 week commitment). This is a paid position.  Intern will primarily be working at farm sites in the Lowell and Fitchburg areas, with occasional office visits to Tufts Friedman School in Chinatown or Community Teamwork, Inc. in Lowell. For more information please contact Jennifer Hashley or Hugh Joseph at jennifer.hashley@tufts.edu , hjoseph@tufts.edu, or 617-636-3793.  DEADLINE TO APPLY:  March 19.

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 PROPOSAL FOR INTERNSHIP AT BIALAS FARMS --- SUMMER-FALL 2004

 Bialas Farms (established in 1939), is a 55 acre, family owned and

 operated vegetable  farm located in Orange County New York’s famed Black Dirt region.    We are seeking  3 interns for May/June - October/November 2004.  (Agriculture and  Non-Agriculture

 Majors are encouraged to apply for this internship.)

 Our farm consists of three generations of the family all living and

 working on the  farm.  We grow 75+ types of vegetables, herbs and fruits throughout  the season,  which are sold at NYC and local Farmers Markets.  We are expanding  this year to  include a kitchen which will produce jams, salsas and other items made  from our  products.  Our farm’s mission is to bring our customers the  highest quality, most  delicious produce possible.  Over the years we have carefully selected  a broad range  of vegetables to satisfy our diverse clientele.  Our crops include  heirloom varieties,  ethnic specialties, wild edibles and more.  We are constantly looking  for innovative

 ways to improve all aspects of our production.  We always welcome

 ideas and suggestions  for improvements (and hope for input from our interns).  Visit our  website at www.bialasfarms.com  to find out more about our farm.

 Interns will work alongside the farm’s owners and family,

 planting, picking and  preparing vegetables for market.  Interns will go to our weekly  farmers markets  where they will be key participants in our highly successful retail  operation.   Farm jobs may also include greenhouse care and management, tool and  equipment maintenance,  crop and field inspection, and more.  Interns will be given the  opportunity to do  jobs with more responsibility as they show their ability.

 Interns must be in good physical condition, able to work in all types

 of weather  (heat, rain, etc.), be able to lift heavy objects, and be all around

 hard workers.   Work week will average 5 ½ days (typically 50-60 hours, but never  more than 60  hours), including some long market days.

 Benefits include intern housing on the farm in newly constructed

 apartment with  private full kitchen and bathroom.  $150 weekly stipend, plus end of  season bonus.   Daily meals are not provided, but interns are welcome to prepare their  own meals with the farm’s varied produce.

 Educational component includes: credits arranged through intern’s

 school, regular  meetings with on farm internship co-ordinator, custom designed field  trips to other  farms and points of interest based on intern’s area of study, as  well as on-going  interactive learning about each aspect of the farming process.

 Applicants should call or write for more information.  Please send

 cover letter  explaining why you are interested in this internship and telling us a  little about  yourself (as well as a resume if you have one), letter of

 recommendation also encouraged.   Applicants who are chosen for an interview will be required to visit  the farm.

 Contact Adina or Jeff Bialas: 845-374-4921 (8am-8pm) /

 bialasfarms@earthlink.net

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The Community Food Retail Internship program provides bright, motivated, and talented individuals an opportunity to help fulfill the Coalition’s Community Food Retail and Enterprise (C-FREE) Committee goals of fostering effective retail of healthy and affordable foods in underserved communities while strengthening local food systems. Internships at the Community Food Security Coalition offer individuals the opportunity to learn about the specific issues involved in our work and the chance to participate in a nationwide study of food retail outlets that are successful in low-income urban and rural communities. We welcome interns as integral members of our organization and prize the time, energy, skills, and commitment they bring to our collective effort.  For more information about the Coalition, please browse: www.foodsecurity.org.

We are looking for two or three interns: one to work at The Food Trust in Philadelphia (browse: www.thefoodtrust.org), under the supervision of Hannah Burton, Program Manager.  A second intern will work in the Coalition’s Los Angeles office and will report to Andy Fisher, Executive Director or in Detroit, at Wayne State University, reporting to Kami Pothukuchi, board member of the Coalition.  Internships are without pay;  we will work the intern’s academic institution to secure academic credit, wherever possible.

The following procedures are designed to foster a positive internship experience for both the intern and Coalition:

Prospective interns must submit a letter of application and resume to:

a)  Andy Fisher at the Community Food Security Coalition if based in the Los Angeles, CA area;

b)  Hannah Burton at The Food Trust, if based in the Philadelphia, PA area; and,

c)  Kami Pothukuchi at Wayne State University, if based in the Detroit, MI area.

The intern manager will be responsible for reviewing the Intern Contract with the intern at the start of the internship. The Intern Contract explains the Coalition’s expectations of the intern regarding workplace procedure and performance. In addition, the intern manager will include in the Intern Contract a written work plan with a complete list of tasks along with a work schedule for the intern.

The intern manager will provide organizational orientation to the intern using the Intern Orientation Checklist, at each site.

The intern manager commits to regular check-ins with the intern for the duration of the internship. As a general rule, the intern manager should not devote more than two hours

per week to providing the intern with assistance and direction.

Two Positions Open At Green Market Farm!

Green Market Farm is located in New Salem, Massachusetts. We own and operate an Organic General Store (groceries, fibers, baked goods) and maintain 2 acres of diversified organic vegetables

and fruit.  We market our produce directly at our store, at area farmers’ markets, and process our produce into a broad range of specialty food items. We offer a unique experience to interns who wish to develop not only the agricultural skills, but gain experience in marketing as well. 

Farm Intern:  We are seeking an able-bodied, good-humored individual to help out with  the diverse aspects of the farm. Intern will participate in all aspects of our agriculture from planting, cultivation, to harvest.  Expect to enhance other skills, such as carpentry (new greenhouse construction this Season!), record keeping, sales, and lots more!  This is a part-time position (Tues, Thurs, Sat ), beginning in April, and extending until October. 

Market Intern: We are seeking an outgoing individual to assist in the marketing end of our production.  Intern will accompany us to all markets, and will engage in harvests, record-keeping, and various sales oriented marketing and advertising. This is a part time position (Thurs, Fri, Sat) beginning in April and extending until October. 

For both positions, compensation is an hourly minimum wage, as well as produce from the farm.  No housing is currently available, but there are possibilities.

Most importantly, we encourage those who have little or no experience to apply.  Education will be emphasized.  It is most important that applicants are enthusiastic, with a willingness to

learn and ability to take initiative and responsibility.

To apply or receive more information, please contact Karen Wallman at: greenmrkt@aol.com or at 978-544-791

How about working at the Hampshire College Farm Center, this summer?

Positions Available:  6          

Starting Date: Monday May 23

Ending Date:  Friday September 9

Pay:  40 hour work week @ $7.00 per hour

NO Housing Available on Campus

Farm Apprentices do a multitude of farm chores including caring for livestock, making hay, raising vegetables, making compost, assisting in facility and student research projects, and maintaining farm equipment, buildings and grounds.

Apprentices work a 5-day workweek, (Monday through Friday).  There will be a need for apprentices to work on the weekends and odd hours. Each apprentice will take a 2 week unpaid vacation at some point in the summer, which must be scheduled within the first week of work.  If an apprentice is planning on leaving for the weekend, the farm staff must be notified ahead of time.

Since Farm work is often strenuous labor that requires physically and emotionally challenging tasks, it is important for applicants to feel physically capable and willing to work hard.  There is a special need for apprentices with some experience and skills in any one of the following areas:  carpentry, building maintenance, mechanics and equipment repair, farm equipment operation, vegetable cultivation and harvest, livestock handling and care.

The Farm Center is looking for apprentices who have a strong commitment to learning about sustainable agriculture. Benefits include occasional trips to local farms, farm shows and conferences; some veggies, flowers and herbs; the opportunity to experience the operation of a working farm; the satisfaction of accomplishment from hard work; and big muscles.  When workers are introduced to new tasks they will receive appropriate training.  Safety is important here.  In the event of an on the farm injury, workers compensation is provided.  Please be aware, health insurance is NOT provided.

Call Leslie Cox or Nancy Hanson with questions and to get an application at 559-5348 or 559-5599.  Applicants must return their applications to the Hampshire College Farm Center no later than Friday February 28.  Interviews will be held the following week.  If selected you must commit to taking the job by March 14.

Community Action Resource Enterprises, Inc. (CARE)

2211 11th St. * Tillamook, OR 97141

(503) 842-5261 * lhorowitz@careinc.org

Organization Description: The CARE Food Security Program is committed to addressing the root causes of hunger and food security in beautiful, coastal

Tillamook County.  Through wide community coalitions, community gardening programs and economic development projects, CARE takes a creative approach to

helping families and communities become more self-sufficient regarding their food needs.

Project Description: The VISTA volunteer will help build the capacity of the CARE Food Security Program and the CARE Regional Food Bank to better serve

the need in Tillamook County:

     Develop a volunteer program for our food bank, local food agencies, community gardens and other programs

     Solicit food, funds and other donations to support and expand our programs

     Increase low-income household’s access to food and related resources through food stamp outreach, nutrition classes and education about community food

     security

     Further develop and provide educational support to existing and emerging food production projects, including a large expansion of the TYAC farm project

     Strengthen regional network of local hunger relief agencies

     Participate in cooperative efforts of Tillamook Food Security Coalition, Tillamook Farmers Market and Tillamook Service Learning Taskforce.

     Assist in the development of Tillamook Microenterprise Program

This position will require a year commitment and would begin with a mandatory (paid) training on May 2, 2004.

Benefits:  AmeriCorps provides a living stipend to their volunteers as well as heath care and childcare and a choice of either a $1200 cash stipend or a $4700

education award at the conclusion of service. 

Ideal Skills and Qualifications:  Applicants must be 18 or over and must be able to provide their own transportation.  We are looking for creative, enthusiastic

applicants with backgrounds in horticulture/agriculture, project development, social sciences.  Also, fundraising, outreach, volunteer recruitment, public speaking,

writing/editing, building skills a plus.  Excellent communication skills and willingness to work as a team a must. 

Deadlines: Applications must be submitted by February 20, 2004. 

If you are interested, contact Leah or Shelly at 503-842-5261 and also check out the AmeriCorps website at https://recruit.cns.gov/index.asp

Fertile Ground

Catherine Sands                                                                                  Tel:  413-268-7334

P.O. Box 61                                                                                         Fax: 413-268-7448   

Williamsburg, MA  01096                                                         chsands@mindspring.com    

Intern Position, Spring 2004

Fertile Ground is a grassroots initiative working to build community and create opportunities for cultural exchange around agriculture in schools.  Fertile Ground operates a pilot teaching garden at Williamsburg’s public elementary school.  Programs for this PreK-3^rd Grade school include:

Mentoring program by youth gardeners from Nuestras Raices, a grassroots organization in inner-city Holyoke that promotes economic, human and community development through projects relating to food and agriculture.

Schoolwide composting program, organized and run by kids

Three Sisters garden and studies with Rowen White, Mohawk gardener and director of the Haudenosaunee Seed Collective

Indoor seed starting and other science experiments in late winter

Intern responsibilities include:

Assisting with all aspects of garden preparation, planting, tending

Assisting with organization of family volunteer days and exchange events

Assisting with brochure production

Required skills:

Experience teaching and working with young children

Experience growing vegetables

Spanish language helpful

MSWord, Excel, office experience helpful

For U. Mass. credit, contact Anne Carter, Community Food Systems Lab, 545-5216.

Independent transportation necessary for this internship

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Hitchcock Center for the Environment, Amherst MA

The Hitchcock Center invites interested students to volunteer for 3 hours per week (or longer) at the environmental education center one mile south of Amherst center.  For over 40 years, the Hitchcock Center has been working in the Pioneer Valley, teaching students and adults about the natural world.  Our mission, to increase environmental literacy, has been greatly served by the work of many volunteers. 

We are looking for people who enjoy nature, and who are comfortable with children and adults.  Sometimes the Center is quiet, but at other times it can be a bee hive of activity, especially when classes visit for fieldtrips, or camps are in session.

Three hours a week really helps!  One day a week, in a regular schedule from 9am to noon or from noon to 3pm, Tuesday through Friday, volunteers answer phones, re-shelve books in the library, and occasionally help on mailings and preparing materials for craft activities.  There is flexibility in the schedule, and we always try to tailor our requests to the interests of individual volunteers.  Our small friendly staff is fun to work with – the Hitchcock Center is an upbeat place.

To volunteer or learn more, contact Suzanne Webber, Center Coordinator at 256-6006.  Check out our web page at www.hitchcockcenter.org. 

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The Earth & Sky Collective

is looking for interns and volunteers!

Contact Megan McDonough for additional information:

413-546-3345 or itrainsatnight@lycos.com

or visit EarthSkyExchange.org to learn more about the Collective.

Survey Work

B.     Community Survey about economics

This volunteer would be responsible for working with the Earth & Sky Collective to distribute a short survey about perceptions of barter and the effect of national policy on individuals.  The survey would be followed up in some cases with a more detailed phone interview.  Volunteers with all levels of experience welcome.  The more experience the more responsibility will be given.  This is a great opportunity for anyone studying statistics to apply their knowledge for a good cause.

Business Survey

We are looking for an individual or group of students who would like to design, implement and analyze a survey of local businesses.  Our goal would be to determine the social and environmental responsibility of local businesses.  The survey would result in a database of local businesses and an award given to the most sustainable businesses.

Other Research/writing:

C.      Develop & Maintain community economics resource list

We are working on creating an extensive list of resources on community economics.  We hope to reserve a shelf at the public library for books on this topic.  The person in charge of this research should feel comfortable maintaining an excel database, searching the library catalogue and creatively exploring other book lists for good ideas.

Develop method for ranking books on community economics resource list

We would like there to be some criteria for ranking the quality of the books on our resource list.  This may be accomplished by taking a survey of Earth & Sky members about their opinions, researching book reviews, or some other method of your own devising.  This will be very important when going to the library and asking to put books on reserve.

Review press list for accuracy & update list. The current list of press contacts used to send out publicity info on Earth & Sky workshops is incomplete and has not been updated recently.  The volunteer in charge of this project will need to read the publications in question and/or call media outlets and ask them how they prefer to receive press releases.

Business Plan or Initial research for costs of exchange center.  This would be the first step towards creating a viable business plan for a community exchange center.  There have been many ideas about what our exchange center could be: a place to sell arts/crafts, recycled items salvaged from student exodus, a local currency bank, a place to find resources and exchange ideas, etc.  If this volunteer had the appropriate experience or desire to learn they could work on creating a business plan.

Research grants and community funding models

This person would be seeking ways to continue the operations of the Earth & Sky Collective in a financial sustainable way.  We would like Earth & Sky to be a model of community economics.  They may work closely with the person research the exchange center idea. 

Create a glossary of community economic terms

This person would begin research on creating simple one-paragraph definitions of concepts like “local currency”, “associative economics” and explaining the differences between similar terms like “co-ops” and “collectives”.  The ultimate goal would be to create an Earth & Sky dictionary that could be revised and updated over time.

Create and maintain a directory of cooperative economic initiatives in the Valley

At every workshop and meeting we seem to find out about another great community project that deals with cooperative economics.  It would be an invaluable resource for the community if we could compile a directory of these initiatives, with a one-paragraph description, and contact info for the project.

Website:

Web designer

Our website can be found at EarthSkyExchange.org thanks to the generous hosting donation of Charles Strader from Onechoice Digital.  We are looking for a designer who can improve our online barter system and overall website design.

Web maintenance

The more research we do and the more great ideas we have, the more stuff we could put on our website.  This person would be in charge of updates and maintenance, so that the person in charge of our initial web design does not necessarily have to be the only web person for the group.

            C. E-mail list moderator

The Earth and Sky Collective has two e-mail lists maintained through topica.com.  The moderator for the announcement list is in charge of sending announcements about events and meetings to the list.  The moderator for both/either lists would be responsible for taking the sign-in sheets from workshops and inviting those people who asked to be on a list. 

Event Planning

Event Coordinator

This person could assist in any of the following activities: Coordinating flyer distribution, scheduling location and/or speakers, coordinating the creation of even materials (handouts, etc.), coordinating food, taking notes, writing press releases and Public Service Announcements, and coordinating childcare.

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Seeds of Solidarity Farm Apprenticeship

May- September, 2004

Do you want to spend a season immersed in the growing and marketing of salad mix, specialty greens, flowers and garlic?  Our farming philosophy emphasizes soil building and worm production through permanent no-till raised beds in which high quality vegetables are grown intensively for restaurants and food co-ops.  We use solar greenhouses to extend the growing season, solar electricity to power our farm and buildings, and biodiesel (vegetable based fuel) to fuel our vehicles. 

We are looking for hardworking individuals that want to live and breathe farming.  Farm apprentices may also take part in programs of Seeds of Solidarity Education Center, our non-profit wing, including SOL(Seeds of Leadership) Garden- a program for local teens, the SOL Patrol- a van that brings workshops on agricultural and renewable energy to festivals and schools, and the North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival which we organize with our neighbors. 

In exchange for your hard work and enthusiasm we supply housing, monthly stipend, vegetables, education and inspiration.  Please check out our website, then email or call with questions or to apply.

Seeds of Solidarity Farm

Ricky Baruc and Deb Habib

165 Chestnut Hill Road

Orange, MA   01364

(978) 544-7564

solidarity@seedsofsolidarity.org

www.seedsofsolidarity.org

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Seeds of Solidarity Education Center

SOL Garden Mentors/2004

SOL(Seeds of Leadership) Garden is a program of Seeds of Solidarity Education Center, Inc, and enters its 6^th season in 2004.  SOL Garden inspires leadership and activism among North Quabbin teenagers as they use their hearts, minds and bodies to cultivate food and a hopeful future. SOL Garden meets on Thursdays from April 8th to June 24^th, from 2.30- 5.00 and combines mini-lessons on food issues and agriculture with hands-on garden implementation. Approximately 12-15 teens take part in the SOL Garden food systems activism training alongside interns, staff and college mentors.  In addition, teens, interns and staff will work with local schools to implement gardens.  A summer schedule will include three community meals prepared from the SOL Garden harvest, and the SOL Patrol (grease powered, solar generating van) tour  of 3-4 festivals, where teens and interns sell farm-fresh cuisine while educating the public about local food and renewable energy.

We are inviting 3-4 college students to take part in the SOL Garden food systems activism training in 2004.  Ideally mentors will be available through the duration of the training: Thursdays, 2.30- 5.00, April 8th- June 24^th, though 4-6 weeks of participation will be considered as well.  Mentors will:

Take part in the weekly sessions, exploring food and agriculture issues with teen participants, staff and interns;

Gain hands on experience in the implementation of a food producing garden and greenhouse;

Serve as positive role models to teens;

Assist with the implementation of school gardens, if desired.

Carry out a project of your choosing related to the goals and curriculum of SOL Garden with the support of the project directors, if desired.

Take part in summer work and harvest days, community meals and SOL Patrol events and activities, if desired.

We are happy to support you in this opportunity as an internship, field placement, or community service learning requirement through your college, or in your informal quest for hands on experience with community based agriculture and a grassroots non-profit organization.

Please email or send a brief letter describing your interest in this opportunity to Deborah L. Habib, Ed.D ( Deb) at deb@seedsofsolidarity.org or 165 Chestnut Hill Road, Orange, MA  01364.  More information about Seeds of Solidarity can be obtained on our website:  www.seedsofsolidarity.org

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GROW Hartford Education Internship Available

Grow Hartford, a new project of the Hartford Food System, promotes a sustainable and equitable food system in Hartford by cultivating youth leadership and civic

participation through agriculture. We work toward this goal by operating an urban youth farming enterprise that encourages active lifestyles and fosters community

action related to food security, sustainable agriculture, and the environment. In 2004 youth and staff will convert a half-acre lot in Hartford into an organic vegetable

operation that will serve as an outdoor classroom for more than one-hundred young people and families in Hartford to learn about healthy food choices and how

food is grown. Staff includes a Program Coordinator, a full-time Education Intern, eight Hartford young people ages 12-15 participating in a long-term training, and

two youth educators ages 15-18 who assist with the management of the program. Youth in the long-term program will participate in daily farm work, market

produce at farmers markets, plan a community lunch, host tours, and teach simple lessons to visiting community service groups. In exchange, youth will receive a

daily stipend and experiential training in civic leadership development, sustainable agriculture, and culinary skills.

Grow Hartford seeks a responsible, energetic full-season intern to assist the program coordinator with agriculture based educational programming and crop

management from April through October. Responsibilities include assisting with crop decisions and management, teaching agricultural and environmental curricula to

at-risk youth, coordinating volunteer groups, overseeing a youth run farmers market, and maintaining records for program evaluation. Opportunities exist for

additional training and experience at the Holcomb Farm Community Supported Agriculture Project, a 19-acre organic vegetable operation located 40 minutes north

of Hartford. Hours will vary between 40-50 per week and will involve some Saturdays during market season. Compensation includes a stipend if $700/month and

assistance with housing. Fluency in Spanish and experience in farming and gardening with at-risk youth desirable.

Please send a letter of interest, three references, and resume by January 30, 2003 to Laura Brown, 191 Franklin Avenue,

Hartford, Connecticut 06114. Ph: 860.296.9325. Email: outreach@hartfordfood.org

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