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Jeremy and Jessica Shreve

Email: swiftriverfarm@hotmail.com
Website: www.swiftriverfarm.org
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/swiftriverfarm/

Host Farm Info

Host Name:Jessica and Jeremy Shreve
Farm description:Nestled in the heart of Idaho, we are committed to farming methods which build, empower, and support our region's food system, from farm to fork.
Swift River Farm is a small, but mighty certified organic vegetable farm, run by Jeremy Shreve and Jessica McAleese. Each season, we work hard to create dynamic and enduring partnerships between our farm and our community, striving for ecological, economical, and socially just ways to grow and eat our food.

We believe that change happens when a person connects their passion and talents with the needs of the community and when all is said and done, we find ourselves growing more than just good food.
Internship description:Get your hands dirty while learning how to run a small scale, intensive CSA and organic vegetable and seed farm. This apprenticeship is immersive, hands-on, hard work and a whole lotta fun. We are looking for someone interested in either learning about the whole farm perspective (spring through fall) or someone focused more on later summer seed production (late summer/early fall). Activities will include weekly farm tasks, but also can focus on seed production, including hand pollination, seed harvest, crop quality, seed cleaning and garlic planting.

Basic housing provided, as well as daily farm lunches and lots of veggies. Monthly stipend provided. Full season commitment desired, but negotiable based on start/end dates.
Languages spoken on farm:English
As part of a shared effort to provide a safe and inclusive experience for all interns and host farms, including BIPOC AND LGBQTIA+ participants, please describe how you will foster a sense of community, safety, and acceptance on your farm:We believe everyone deserves the right to healthy, delicious produce — period. Food access, social justice, and food/seed sovereignty inform our farm model and decisions. Together with interns and community input, we are trying to create more equity, sustainability and diversity in our food system. We work hard and collectively to provide a safe and inclusive experience for everyone who comes to the farm and are humbly learning the intricacies of decentering our agricultural lens, as we celebrate identity, culture and our connection to food and each other.
Would you be able to provide financial compensation for an intern? If so, what form would this be in?Yes: monthly stipend available, based on experience. Also, basic housing, daily lunch and veggies from the Farm.
Would you be able to provide housing and amenities for an intern? If so, what form would this be in?Basic housing provided, along with daily lunch and farm veggies.
What are your general expectations for an intern?Willing to work hard, ask questions, and learn a lot! We value open and honest communication and equitable exchange of time/energy.
Are you able to provide educational on-farm training for an intern?Yes
Preferred start date(s):April (full season) or mid summer (if staying through September/October)
Preferred length of internship:2-3+ months/ negotiable

Operational Info

Scale of Operations: 4 acres
Climate: High desert, Zone 4-5
Distribution: Contract sales, Local retail (rack sales, farmers market, etc.), Online store front
Certifications: Organic
Crop families experienced with in seed production: Basil, Buckwheat, Calendula, Cilantro, Corn, Cornflower, Dill, Eggplant, Garden beans, Garlic, Leeks, Lettuce, Marigold, Marjoram, Mustard, Mustards, Onions, Other, Peas, Peppers, Poppy, Quinoa, Shallots, Snapdragon, specialty greens, Statice, Sunflower, Sweet corn, Tomatoes, Turnips, Wheat
Is seed in any quantities available for purchase? Yes
Instructions for purchasing: Contact us via email or through our website.
Open to contracting for seed production?: Yes

Bio

Swift River Farm is a small certified organic vegetable farm located in Salmon, Idaho. Each season, we work hard to create dynamic and enduring partnerships between our farm and our community, striving for ecological, economical, and socially just ways to grow and eat our food.
After 11 years of saving seed for our own production and lots of on-farm trialing, we are excited to be a part of the growing network of seed producers in our region and state.