INTERNSHIP

Mariposa Farm was established in 1980. Having graduated from Agricultural school, I purchased the then abandoned 107 acre farm. 
From there I built all the buildings- barn, workshop, house, and pavilion/restaurant. 
The farm has several kilometers of trails that are used to access the forest firewood and timber. 
In the year 2000, we purchased 70 adjacent acres to expand the farm.

 We practice sustainable agriculture folding in various organic and ecological techniques.
Our farm has been free of chemicals (pesticides and fertilizers)
 for over 30 years. We raise ducks, geese, 
cows (beef and diary), have a small maple syrup production, 
and grow vegetables on 2 acres of gardens and in a large greenhouse. 
A major project for this year is fencing the farm property.
We do not have a tractor, but we do get some custom work
 done by a local farmer (i.e. hay). 
Our main market is the restaurant market in Ottawa

We are looking for one lead intern for a one year term - stipend 100$ per week including room and board, all meals with the family. 
Your hours are from 8 to 5, five days a week, with the exception of a few weeks where you will work 7 days a week.  A bonus of $ 500 will be given after a full year of internship.
The option of living in a cabin (20 min walk from the farmstead) is possible; there you can have your own garden.  
Shorter term interns have no stipend.

You will learn how Mariposa Farm works, including our on-farm restaurant, our regional meat distribution business
 to over 100 Ottawa restaurants, above and beyond how we practice sustainable agriculture.

 We speak both French and English on our farm.

 Contact: iwalker@mariposa-duck.on.ca