2019 Internships at Tomnah'a Market Garden

We are looking for 1-2 interns for the 2019 season. Ideally suit a couple or friends happy to share onsite accommodation who are keen to learn all aspects of market gardening in beautiful Perthshire. Ideally from 1st April- 31st October.

We are a team of 3 young farmers running a market garden going into our 4th year of production and grow a wide range of vegetables, fruits, herbs and cut flowers and have a 2 flocks of hens, around 80 in total.

We practice no-dig soil management and follow organic principles without certification due to the fact we direct sell most of the produce. Using bio-intensive production methods and wildlife friendly techniques we try and maximise our soil health whilst maintaining high productivity.

Ideally suited to people wanting to find out more about the reality of small-scale sustainable market gardening and Community Supported Agriculture, looking to gain valuable experience whilst planning their own small farm / small holding. 

We would love to share our experiences of starting out and setting up from scratch with people keen to start / develop their own projects.​

What we are offering:

• £75 / week from April – end Oct to cover expenses
• Accommodation in static caravan
• Vegetables and eggs 
• Access to mains electricity/internet connection
• All gas for cooking and heating (as long as not used too excessively!) 
• Wood for wood burner in caravan
• Access to JM Fortier online training materials and other resources we have

Possibility of additional paid work at Tea Garden Café or Comrie Croft - 

What we are expecting:

• Approx 30 hours / week – 

Generally working every weds / thurs / fri morning – with remaining days decided week by week – 
Work will be focussed on production of vegetables – mainly helping with seed sowing / transplanting / weeding / harvesting / packing - this could be in all weathers!

• Efficient and effective working - motivated to learn about market gardening and CSA 
• Be happy working alongside local or other residential volunteers as part of a team as well as independent working​

                         Please send an expression of interest to info@tomnaha.com 
                Feel free to call us on 07894687407 with any questions you might have.