We are now accepting applications for 2012 internships.

Explore new ways of relating to the land, plants, animals and working WITH Nature! Our work/training program is for those who have a serious desire to pursue vegetable and/or cut flower farming as a career. Interns will learn the ins and outs of our farming methods by participating in every aspect of farm production and management. We offer interns a full farming experience and the opportunity to learn what we think is a better way of stewarding what is in our care.

What may an intern learn at Beausol Gardens?
* biodynamic theory and methods
* seed starting
* planting
* transplanting and plant propagation
* weed control
* fertility enhancement
* disease control
* pest control
* season extension
* harvesting
* post-harvest handling
* marketing
* preparing CSA shares
* farmers market sales and CSA distribution
and many other skills needed to raise high quality produce and cut flowers, to manage a farm and hopefully improve the environment with which you are entrusted.

The sooner an intern starts the year with us and the longer s/he stays, the more fully the whole picture of sustainable farming is available to them. There is "farming" occurring year round. We begin seeding in January and plant some of next year's crops starting in September and as late as December. Our new hoophouse will be in near constant production. We offer a fall CSA season and the Durham Farmers' Market, of which Beausol Gardens is a member, now runs year-round.

We are committed to helping others to become farmers: to grow food and flowers for themselves and for others. We are looking for non-smoking interns with a high work ethic seriously interested in supporting themselves by growing vegetables and/or flowers: energetic folks dedicated and committed to learning a career in agriculture. Interns should be willing to learn, contribute and work hard taking pride in their part of Beausol Gardens. By helping interns learn the art and science of food and flower production, we share in making the changes needed to positively impact our environment and the community's health with organic and biodynamic farming practices.

Our interns sleep in private furnished rooms, share a common area, kitchen and bathroom. They may harvest food from the fields for personal consumption. They also receive a small stipend.

WARNING: North Carolina summers can be HOT and humid, while we avoid dangerous weather conditions, working in high heat may be required as farm chores dictate. Farming is not for the faint of heart or frail of body.

There are many systems, perspectives and theories of agriculture. Ours is only one. Most fortuitously, Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) is about four miles from our farm and interns may take classes in CCCC's Sustainable Agriculture program and learn different approaches to and aspects of sustainable agriculture.

Interns are always encouraged to add their perspectives, share their knowledge, question and contribute. Many of the people that have worked here have also made creative additions to our farm.

A former intern, Daniel, built this rock sculpture (an Inukshuk) as a welcome to our farm.

Come join our (sometimes international) crew and be a part of our Beausol community! Become an intern!

To the right, Andy and Josh help build a trellis.

To learn more about our internship program, please contact us.