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Internships at Yule Love It Lavender Farm
If you love the scent of lavender and learning about farming, this internship is for you! Iris is looking for folks thirsting to learn the fragrant business of growing lavender and the herb's culinary, horticultural, medicinal and aromatic benefits.
The internship involves potting plugs and propagation in the greenhouse early April; planting lavender in the field in May; pruning, watering, feeding, weeding in May; logging plant varieties and growth throughout the summer; harvesting and bundling lavender in June and July; delivering value-added product and fresh lavender orders to markets; assisting with farm tours, teas and sales in the Gift Shoppe; assisting with local farmers markets; and hosting special events.
You will also learn how to build an agribusiness by following a business plan, and in the process how to establish a small farm. You will obtain valuable network and marketing resources to operate an organic farm. You will learn to host public events according to local and state ordinances and policies. Interns will also take field trips to observe other farm operations. E-mail Iris for further information.
If you love the scent of lavender and learning about farming, this internship is for you! Iris is looking for folks thirsting to learn the fragrant business of growing lavender and the herb's culinary, horticultural, medicinal and aromatic benefits.
The internship involves potting plugs and propagation in the greenhouse early April; planting lavender in the field in May; pruning, watering, feeding, weeding in May; logging plant varieties and growth throughout the summer; harvesting and bundling lavender in June and July; delivering value-added product and fresh lavender orders to markets; assisting with farm tours, teas and sales in the Gift Shoppe; assisting with local farmers markets; and hosting special events.
You will also learn how to build an agribusiness by following a business plan, and in the process how to establish a small farm. You will obtain valuable network and marketing resources to operate an organic farm. You will learn to host public events according to local and state ordinances and policies. Interns will also take field trips to observe other farm operations. E-mail Iris for further information.
