WCI is looking for a farm programs intern to work at Henry A. Wallace Country Life Center, at 2773 290th St., Orient, this summer for 10 to 14 weeks.
A successful candidate will be interested in learning more about vegetable and fruit production. Working under supervision by the farm programs manager, the intern will help manage WCI’s produce production for two kitchens, an on-site farm stand and local food assistance agencies. This hands-on learning experience provides lots of opportunities for planting seeds, preparing plant beds, direct seeding and transplanting, weed and insect management, record keeping, produce harvesting and cleaning, orchard care and harvesting and using and caring for tools.
The intern will also participate in educational programming and special projects, one of which could be the construction of a geothermal greenhouse. The program includes visiting at least three other sustainable agriculture operations in the area.
A complete position description and application is available at www.wallace.org, by contacting Deb Houghtaling at debrahoughtaling@wallace.org or call 641-337-5019.
The Wallace Centers of Iowa’s two locations include the Henry A. Wallace Country Life Center in rural Orient and the Wallace House in Des Moines. Together, the two historic sites provide educational programs and community services, produce sustainably-grown fruits and vegetables, and offer locally-sourced meals. More information about the non-profit can be found at www.wallace.org.