Farm Summer Internship Program

Rock Cobble Farm is a large private estate and residence in Northwest Connecticut, encompassing an entire watershed, including multiple historic homes, and barns. The farm cultivates a wide variety of fruits and vegetables grown in gardens, greenhouses, and orchards. The farm's output supplies a local farm-to-table restaurant year-round and a community farm stand in the summer. In addition to the farm’s agricultural objectives, there is an emphasis on fine display gardening. The estate contains numerous formal gardens and extensive collections of flowering and rare plants, all meticulously catalogued and labeled, including:

• Greenhouses full of fragrant and tropical plants, citrus, and about 850 orchids.
• A collection of Magnolia including more than 90 varieties.
• Extensive Rose gardens, Carpinus betulus allées, and Hydrangea hedges.
• Cut flower production of Dahlia, Sweet Peas, Peony, Lilies, and woody branches.

Interns will gain experience in nearly all horticultural aspects of estate operation including:
Plant installation and maintenance
IPM
Vegetable production
Cut flower production
Irrigation & fertilization
Propagation
Arboriculture
Woodland management
Greenhouse maintenance
Turf management
Stone wall construction
Beekeeping

*In light of COVID-19, the experiences may be more focused. We will do our best to offer an enriching educational experience while maintaining the safety of both our 2021 Intern Class and our Staff. More information on our current Coronavirus Policies and Procedures are available upon request.

Intern Responsibilities:
Adhere to high aesthetic standards in all areas
Actively participate in all horticultural operations of the estate
Interact effectively with other staff to ensure a productive and harmonious environment