Sustainable Student Farm Summer Internship 2025 in the USA (Paid Internship)
Applications are now open for the Sustainable Student Farm Summer Internship 2025 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA. This is a paid internship program designed to provide hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture and vegetable farming.
The internship runs from May 19 to August 15, 2025, lasting approximately 13 weeks. Interns will receive a stipend of $15 per hour while gaining valuable practical knowledge in horticulture and sustainable farming.
Internship Details
- Host Country: USA
- Location: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Duration: 13 Weeks
- Internship Dates: May 19 – August 15, 2025
- Application Deadline: Not Mentioned
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Financial Benefits
Interns will receive:
- $15 per hour stipend
Internship Focus
The program emphasizes:
- Sustainable agriculture practices
- Growing food for the campus community
Intern Responsibilities
From Monday to Thursday, interns will engage in:
- Farming
- Planting
- Weeding
- Trellising
- Irrigating
- Crop maintenance
- Harvesting
- Washing crops
Activities During the Internship
- Monday – Thursday: Practical work on the farm
- Friday: Lectures, discussions, and farm tours
Key Features of the Internship
Lectures & Discussions
Interns will attend sessions on:
- Farm design and planning
- Vegetable production techniques
- Soil health and farm ecosystems
- Social issues related to food and farming
Experiential Learning
- Farm tours
- Volunteering at other farms and community gardens
Managerial Roles (Rotation-Based)
- Farm stand management
- Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) management
- Record keeping
- Outreach programs
Individual Project
Each intern will be responsible for:
- Planning, planting, and managing a personal vegetable bed
- Harvesting and keeping records of their produce
How to Apply?
To apply, send your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the internship to: illinois-ssf@illinois.edu.
For more details, visit the official website of the program.