About UsOsamequin Farm is a working farm and educational non-profit located just outside Providence in Seekonk MA, Pokanoket territory. Our mission is to share the historic land of Osamequin Farm by hosting a cooperative of small scale farmers, public gatherings, and educational opportunities for our community. All of our work is a direct reflection of our guiding values of cooperation, collaboration, and stewardship.
We host a group of seven Resident Farmers in our cooperative, who run their own farming businesses and share some infrastructure on the farm. Our educational offerings center around art in nature (natural dyeing, cyanotype printing, basket weaving) and exploring wildlife (bird and nature ID walks).
We raise berries, vegetables, herbs, cut flowers, and heritage breed sheep, using all organic practices.
Overview
We are seeking 5 summer interns, ages twelve to fifteen, to participate in the process of growing and harvesting vegetables and berries for our Farm Stand, CSA, and for donation.
Our internship program will run from Tuesday, July 2nd through Thursday, August 29th, plus one Saturday on May 11th for an orientation.
Our interns join us in the field for two half days each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, learning tasks such as soil preparation, planting, identifying plant pests, weed control, harvesting and washing produce, and preparing for sales.
Interns will be able to bring home produce that they helped grow each week. At the end of the internship, each participant will be eligible for a stipend of up to $600. We will use self-evaluation tools throughout the summer to ensure that interns feel they have met their learning goals. There will be opportunities to learn and explore other elements of the farm, including animal care and cut flower production.
We will be rigorous about public safety on the farm, including but not limited to covid safety precautions.
Interns should expect to work hard, get dirty, and make new friends! Come to the farm prepared with sun protection, closed toed shoes, a water bottle, snacks, and layers for rainy days.
Interns will have the opportunity to share what they’ve been learning with younger kids during our ‘Kids on the Farm’ events for toddlers and elementary school aged kids throughout the summer, as well as during our Family Day for participant's families towards the end of the program.
Internship Schedule
Saturday May 11th, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (optional introduction day)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30am - 12:30pm, starting July 2nd (skipping Tues July 4th), through August 29th
How to Apply to our Internship Immersion
Join us on Saturday, May 11th for an optional-but-encouraged introduction from 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM, when we will take a tour of the farm and get a taste of the work and activities that the internship will include.
RSVP by email to OsamequinPrograms@gmail.com to join the introduction day!
Please fill out this form by May 31st!
