FEʻE Program
The FE‘ E Internship will be conducted at partnering farms across O‘ahu.
Through a collaboration of 5 partner farms, the program features eight core areas of hands-on learning:
Field preparation and planting
Harvest
Processing and packaging
Distribution and customer service
Farmer’s market and CSA
Equipment use, maintenance and repair
Planning, evaluation, financial review
Leadership/mentorship of youth
This will be supplemented with programming to provide training in Climate-Smart Agricultural concepts, practices and techniques
PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS
The FE‘ E Internship will be conducted at partnering farms across O‘ahu:
Eligibility
Must be pursuing education opportunities in agriculture or related fields, have a driver’s license, be able to work in hot environments for an extended time, and lift up to 50 lbs.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Driven toward a career in sustainable agriculture
Pursuing education opportunities (e.g., undergraduate, other education program or recent college graduate)
Knowledge of or deep interest in Hawaiian cultural traditions, coupled with a strong commitment to supporting Hawai‘i’s rural communities and the broader O‘ahu region
Ability to work independently
Driver's license
Able to work for long periods in a hot environment
Able to lift up-to 50 pounds
Responsibilities
Field preparation, fertilization, planting, crop fertility, harvests, sales, and distribution of product.
Structure
1 week orientation.
Transition to sites.
Periodic group workshops on Climate-Smart farming practices at various farms across Oʻahu.
Length / Compensation
Application Dates: Opens March 1, 2025 – Closes April 5th
Program Dates: May 27 – August 15, 2025
Compensation: 40 hrs/week, $2500/month