Certified Intern Host Farm Self-Study

OEFFA supports the education and training of beginning farmers by connecting potential farm interns with experienced, engaging host farmers.

Host farms who wish to be designed as a Certified Intern Host Farm within OEFFA’s Seasonal Farm Jobs Program commit to furthering their own development as farmer leaders and help interns fulfill their learning goals by reviewing at least three of the self-study options below.

When you’ve finished studying your selected resources, complete the Self Study Reflection and Commitments Agreement.

Self-Study Options

OSU Farm Office Resources

• The First 30 Days: Orienting New Farm Employees

Rogue Farm Corps

• Farm Internship Handbook

University of Maine Extension

• Active Listening to Improve On-Farm Communication

Bertrand Farm

• Internship Curriculum for Food Farmers in the North Central Region