We are now considering internships for 2011.

Each year we offer educational employment opportunities to gain practical experience in organic and biodynamic practices. Interns 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. They learn our system of planting, transplanting, weeding, fertility enhancement, disease and pest control, season extension, harvesting, post-harvest handling, marketing and preparing CSA shares and other skills needed to manage a farm.

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 winter 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 their own food and food for others. We are looking for non-smoking interns with a high work ethic: 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.

North Carolina summers can be HOT, while we avoid dangerous weather conditions, working in high heat may be required as weather dictates. Farming is not for the faint of heart.

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 are encouraged to 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.

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

A former intern, Daniel, built this sculpture as a welcome to our farm.

As you can see by our photos of Brian, Mike and Harry during the 2009 season, we try to create community working and learning together.