Urban Farm Internship with Open Arms of Minnesota-
At Open Arms, we believe that food is medicine, and our work matters to the
health outcomes of our clients. With the help of over 7,600 volunteers, we'll
grow, cook and deliver more than 600,000 delicious meals this year to people
living with life-threatening illnesses, as well as their caregivers and
dependents.
At Open Farms, we grow vegetables and herbs for our
kitchen<https://www.openarmsmn.org/getmeals/> and CSA
program<https://www.openarmsmn.org/csa/> at multiple urban farm sites located
in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Afton, MN. By turning vacant lots into vibrant
gardens, we are transforming underutilized urban spaces into healthy food to
nourish the community. Open Farms engages volunteers and the community in
agricultural issues while providing the best nourishment possible to our
clients living with life-threatening illnesses.
We use organic methods and permaculture principles in the gardens to work with
nature, rather than against it. We also use a variety of different growing
techniques to maximize efficiency and space, including companion planting and
vertical gardening. Cover cropping builds healthy soil, increases productivity,
and helps to reduce pest and weed pressure so we do not have to rely on
synthetic chemicals. Our gardens produce kale, herbs, tomatoes, beans, basil,
carrots, onions, squash, and many other flavorful and nutritious crops.
Open Farms is currently seeking motivated, hardworking individuals passionate
about food justice and urban farming to join our team of farm interns this
spring and summer!
For more information visit:
https://www.openarmsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Open-Farms-Internship-2020-1.pdf
If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Kelly Wilson,
<email obscured><mailto:kellyw@openarmsmn.org>
Thanks so much!
Kelly Wilson (she/her)
Open Farms Project Coordinator
Open Arms of Minnesota
www.openarmsmn.org<http://www.openarmsmn.org/>
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direct: 612-767-6231
cell: 612-720-3853
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is you! Learn more about how to support one (or more clients) monthly by
clicking here<https://www.openarmsmn.org/donate/>