🌱 Grow With Purpose: 2026 Hungry World Farm Internship Program

Step into a season of purpose, learning, and transformation at Hungry World Farm. Our Internship Program invites passionate, team-oriented individuals to live and learn on a 175-acre regenerative farm dedicated to healing the land, growing healthy food, and inspiring community. With housing, hands-on training, and a shared mission to seek the well-being of all, this internship is more than a job—it’s an invitation to live what you believe.

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Program Overview

Hungry World Farm (HWF) is a 175-acre learning farm in north-central Illinois committed to a healthy, hopeful world through regenerative food and agriculture. Building on a strong foundation, we’re expanding programming to sustain diverse operations and embody our mission:

Seeking the well-being of all, Hungry World Farm inspires and educates people about healthy fields, food, and bodies while caring for the earth.

Interns are key team members who strengthen core program areas while participating in rich experiential learning. You’ll access curated learning resources, explore connections between soil, water, plants, animals, people, and communities—and share your learning with guests through tours, workshops, and conversations.

NEW in 2026: We’ve updated our tracks, boosted the expected work/learning balance, and added two Regenerative Farm Management Intensive (RFMI) positions that rotate through multiple departments.

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Tracks (Apply Early—Highly Coveted)

• Market Garden (Full Season and Summer)
  1/2-acre, no-till, raised-bed system with high tunnel, greenhouse, wash/pack, and cold storage; production for guests and community partners.
  Full Season: late March–late November 2026  |  Summer: late May–early August 2026
• Livestock & Homestead Animals (Summer)
  Sheep, Red Devon cattle, layers, and guest-friendly homestead animals. Adaptive grazing, infrastructure, health checks, and guest engagement.
  Summer: late May–early August 2026
• Agroforestry (Summer; limited Full Season possible)
  Silvopasture support species, tree planting, nursery propagation, elderberry trials, forest mushrooms, riparian buffers; data/records and guest-facing education.
  Summer: late May–early August 2026
• Agritourism & Education (Summer)
  Farmstay guest care, tours, daily storytelling (photo/video), workshop support, program logistics; help guests connect with regenerative systems.
  Summer: late May–early August 2026
• Regenerative Farm Management Intensive (RFMI) — 2 positions (Summer)
  Higher-commitment internships rotating through key areas (Market Garden, Livestock & Homestead Animals, Agroforestry, Agritourism/Education, Facilities).
  Expect longer hours, leadership reps, record-keeping, and cross-team coordination.
  Summer: late May–early August 2026

Note: Food Service is no longer an internship track.

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What to Expect

• Weekly Commitment: ~40 hours total
  • ~30 hours hands-on work in your primary track (plus occasional cross-support)
  • ~5 hours structured learning (readings, discussions, webinars, field walks)
  • ~5 hours guest interaction (tours, workshops, farmstay support, education)
• Housing: On-farm apartment housing; roommates likely depending on space and cohort size. Private rooms are limited and not guaranteed.
• Culture: Team-oriented, diverse, mission-driven. We value humility, gratitude, initiative, and a teachable spirit.
• Reality Check: This is an intense work experience in real farm conditions—heat, rain, mud, bugs, long days, changing plans. :) That’s part of the learning.

Why Apply Early? Positions fill quickly, housing is limited, and some tracks cap at one or two interns. Early applicants get priority.

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Dates

• Full-Season Market Garden: late March – late November 2026 (approx. 8 months)
• Summer Cohort (most tracks + RFMI): late May – early August 2026 (approx. 10–11 weeks)

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Compensation

• Housing included (shared apartments; roommates likely)
• Farm food access (veggies/eggs; shared community meals when offered)
• Stipend (reference 2025 levels; final 2026 amounts announced upon offer):
  • Summer: ~$400/month
  • Full Season: ~$600/month

Note: RFMI roles may include a modest stipend adjustment due to increased responsibility and hours.

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Who Thrives Here

• Hard-working, reliable, curious learners with strong communication
• People who are mission-aligned and community-minded
• Those who welcome feedback, take initiative, and finish what they start

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How to Apply

Email hungryworldfarm@gmail.com with your resume and a short cover letter. Please indicate your preferred track(s) and dates. If invited, complete the application (link below) and background check authorization we’ll send you, and return via email or mail to:

Hungry World Farm
PO Box 386
Tiskilwa, IL 61368

Questions? Call us at (815) 200-8688.

Application Timeline: Rolling review. Apply early—highly competitive and housing-limited.