Sustainable Agriculture/Agrotourism Internship – Summer 2025
Employment type: Seasonal
Job Location: Novi, Mi
Application Due Date: January 31, 2025
Sustainable Agriculture/Agrotourism Internship – Summer 2025
Location: Tollgate Farm and Education Center
28115 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi, MI 48377
Compensation: $15.00/hour
$1,000 will also be provided for operating expenses and business travel
Internship Dates: May 12, 2025 - August 1, 2025.
Supervisors:
Dr. Derek Plotkowski – Fruit Extension Educator
Monique Mose – Sustainable Agriculture Program Instructor
Internship Description:
Assist Tollgate Sustainable Agriculture Program Instructor in horticulture production and public
educational programs at MSU Extension Tollgate Farm in Novi, MI. Intern will help implement at least one
educational program for gardeners and one agritourism event such as U-Pick Flowers. Other activities
may include assisting livestock coordinator in public horse, sheep, and goat educational events. Intern
will have at least one professional development day each week, assisting MSU Extension Fruit & Farm
Market Educator in Southeast Michigan. This will involve visiting regional farms, farm markets, and other
agritourism operators in the region. This will also include joining the Great Lakes Expo Farm Market team
on their planning day for the GLEXPO farm market bus tour and joining the Michigan Agritourism
Association for a tour day. Overall, the intern will gain an understanding of practical farm growing, sales,
and program management. The intern will be encouraged to make a poster based on the summer
experience and attend the Great Lakes Expo in December.
Expectations and Eligibility:
Due to the intensive nature of this program, it is expected that students will not enroll in summer
coursework or accept other employment during the work week. Taking one online course up to 4 credits
during the summer would be acceptable. Students may opt to enroll for academic credit in ANR 493 (3
credits) or an appropriate XXX 493 or XXX 293; the student is responsible for any tuition and enrollment
fees. Regardless of academic enrollment, all interns will complete the same academic intern reporting
including time sheets, weekly reports, mid-internship report and evaluation, final evaluation, and final
internship poster. Applicants must meet all the following criteria:
• Is a current MSU or North Carolina A&T undergraduate student thru August 2025
• Preferably is returning for one or more semesters of undergraduate study after Summer 2025 (i.e.,
not graduating before December 2025)
• Is eligible for employment in the USA
international students must obtain an appropriate visa
• Cumulative GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Able to commit to full-time employment during the
12-week summer program
• Have access to reliable transportation
• Will be at least 18 years old by May 1, 2025
To Apply: Please apply by January 31, 2025 to Handshake Posting #951311
with your resume, cover letter, and transcript.
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