Agriculture has done a lot for us over the past few millennia. It’s by far the biggest development in the history of our species, as it’s pushed us forward into all kinds of other technological advances. Sadly, most of us have left agriculture behind—we couldn’t possibly feed ourselves without supermarkets and restaurants. That’s not really a problem, but it’s still a bit disheartening. Luckily, there are some non-profit organizations out there like Portland, ME based Cultivating Community that are using agriculture to enact positive change. Cultivating Community, for example, grows “tens of thousands of pounds of organic produce with and for people with low incomes” while using “community food work as a platform for youth empowerment programs.” It almost sounds too good to be true.
What’s really interesting about Cultivating Community is the fact that their tagline is “Feeding our hungry. Empowering our youth. Healing our planet.” They’re killing three birds with one stone, and it’s all based on simple agricultural practices. Small farms and gardens can play a huge role in our communities if we let them. Cultivating Community is pushing to make this happen. If you share the same ideals, then you might want to consider an internship with Cultivating Community. Although their Jobs page doesn’t show any internships, you will find three openings if you check out their internship postings on Idealist. They’re looking for interns in Special Events, Volunteer Coordination, and Marketing. The positions are paid through AmeriCorps, and the application instructions vary, so pay close attention to the job descriptions.
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I read this daily. I just want to say thank you for posting an internship in Maine. Who knew there was such an awesome opportunity in my own backyard?
Thanks again!