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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

2026 Student Farm Internship - Cohort Program in University Park, PA 

The Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm at Penn State, University Park, is offering paid opportunities for current Penn State students interested in working with the Student Farm for the 2026 growing season! Student farmers participating in the internship cohort program lead and participate in diversified vegetable, greenhouse, herb and cut flower production, harvest, marketing, community outreach, volunteer management, event planning, and more. Previous experience in relevant fields is welcome, but not required. We do ask students to be motivated to learn and contribute to a positive work environment. 

Responsibilities 

Student Farm Cohort Interns are the ambassadors to the farm and lead many operations related to the farm. Essential roles include ensuring that safety, produce quality, and a fun work environment are maintained among co-workers, volunteers, Student Farm Club members, and courses that may visit and work on the farm. Farm activities that Student Farm Interns lead and participate in may include: 

• Attend weekly farm planning meetings 

• Sow seeds in greenhouse and field, transplant plants in field 

• Manage production and recordkeeping including irrigation,