MKG Farm Crew Intern (Student Wage)

Undergrad student wage position in the practice of sustainable agriculture for food production, 6-10 scheduled hours weekly.Morven Kitchen Garden 2026 Farm Crew InternshipMorven Kitchen Garden is looking for UVA students passionate about sustainable agriculture and community outreach to be farm crew members. In these paid positions, farm crew members will gain hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture: crop selection and season planning, vegetable cultivation for soil health, natural resource management, tools and techniques of small-scale agriculture, as well as leading educational and service events. Farm crew members will learn about topics in regenerative agriculture such as seed-saving for preserving cultural heritage, food sovereignty, reduced tillage for maximizing soil ecology and nutrient cycling, integrated pest management for reduced chemical reliance, and more. This role is grounded in the three overarching goals of the Morven Sustainability Lab (MSL) Strategic Action Plan: EXPLORE (the future matters), EXPERIENCE (today matters), and CO-CURATE (the past matters). UVA students from all disciplinary backgrounds are encouraged to apply.EXPLORE (the future matters): Create and support experimental labs and classrooms dedicated to discovering models, practices, and narratives that renew our connections to one another and to other species, propelling us toward a sustainable future.Learn and lead activities in planting, weeding, harvesting, and operating farm equipment (including weed whackers and tractors), building practical skills in small-scale sustainable agriculture.Assist the Morven faculty/staff team in executing the MSL Strategic Action Plan, contributing to Morven’s role as a living laboratory for sustainable land practices.Be part of a student leadership team that imagines new initiatives and coordinates with Morven staff on workshops, guest speakers, new projects, and other programming that advances MSL’s sustainability mission.EXPERIENCE (today matters): Immerse our community in meaningful encounters and experiences with nature in Morven’s varied landscapes, enabling us to flourish—individually and collectively—today and into the future.Engage the community through volunteer events, educational workshops, and food security outreach, creating meaningful connections between people and Morven’s landscape. Be an ambassador to the world of sustainable food, land stewardship, and more to the 500+ volunteers who serve at our garden annually.Wash, weigh, and pack fresh produce for distribution through UVA Dine wholesale, local food insecurity efforts, and our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) membership program, directly connecting the UVA community with locally grown food.Create and share social media posts and website content to share Morven’s story with a broader audience.CO-CURATE (the past matters): Recognize, respect, and extend Morven’s landscape biography—including the histories of its past residents and their land ...