2026 Summer Farm Residency

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Please complete and submit the following application. You will be contacted via text or e-mail after your application is reviewed. Thank you for your interest.

Email *

Full (legal) name -- and -- what you'd like to be called *

How do you self-identify? (as simple or detailed as you'd like to answer)

Are you applying individually or as part of a group or couple? Please list the others in your group, and note that each person applying for internship must complete a separate application

Mailing address or reliable contact address *

E-mail

Phone number (for texts) *

Please list social media handles, organizations you are affiliated with or other documented representations of who you are and what your interests and/or involvement in community work, activism or groups are. *

Please list any references, referrals or connections you may have to Closer to Fine Farm or Montez Freewoman. *

Please describe your interest or reasons for wanting to do a residential guest stay at Closer to Fine Farm. *

Please list and detail your relevant experience, education, work history, training, skills, course of study or knowledge that will support your learning and contributions at Closer to Fine Farm. *

Please describe how you center the values of Closer to Fine Farm, as expressed in the blacktoearth.org website, in your daily lived practices. *

Do you have a reliable source of income or other available resources to sustain you while you are at Closer to Fine Farm, as well as housing or other confirmed plans for where to go at the conclusion of your stay? If not, can you please explain your situation, what resources or support you may need and your plans for meeting those needs. *

Would you be interested in having access to land or garden space for personal projects during your residency? If so, please describe the type of project and what kind of space would be required.

Do you have work, travel or other time or scheduling restrictions that you will need to consider during your period of residency that would impact your farm work schedule? If so, please describe.

Do you have any limitations or restrictions that would impact the farm jobs you able (or willing) to perform? If so, please detail and explain.

Will you have reliable transportation available to you during your stay? *

Are you planning to bring your own housing (camper, tent, van, etc.)? If so, please describe in detail, including size (length up to 24 ft may be accommodated) and any requirements you need to set up (sun for solar, access to electrical, weight-bearing site, etc.) *

What are your preferences in terms of length of stay and dates of stay at Closer to Fine Farm?

Please note that applications are being accepted for stays of 1 to 3 months, with potential extensions of up to 3 additional months, starting June 1 and ending November 30, 2026.

Are you considering bringing a pet? If so please give a complete description of the pet (species, age, breed, sex, weight/size, health, personality) and their previous experience around cats, large dogs, goats, chickens, coyotes, deer and other wild animals. For the safety of all the beings on the farm, no animals can be accepted that present any risk of harm, stress, chasing or aggression to any of the resident animals or wildlife. Uncastrated male dogs pose special risks and will not be considered.

As a guest of Closer to Fine Farm you will be asked to sign a waiver and release form upon acceptance into the internship program in order to participate in farm activities. By checking "I Understand" below, you are stating that you are applying for this internship fully aware that participating in activities on a farm or in a natural environment carries certain inherent potential risks, including harm or injury to yourself or others from falls, animals, insects, trees, plants, allergens, uneven ground or surfaces, broken or damaged items or other unanticipated injuries or events and that you consent to participate in activities at Closer to Fine Farm knowing and accepting full and complete responsibility for those risks. *

I Understand and Agree

Other:

Residential guests are expected to donate between $250 to $500 each month to help cover the costs of their stay, including communal food, water, electricity, fuel and wood, use of on site resources, land and property impact, and mentoring.

Guests decide their own monthly contribution amount based on a sliding scale and fair exchange.

Guests who are unable to make cash contributions may barter their share - offering work, services or goods which may benefit Closer to Fine Farm. All trades must be fair, equitable and mutually agreed.

If you are interested in bartering, please detail the work, goods or services you would like to exchange.

Thank you for applying for the Closer to Fine Farm Summer 2026 Residential Internship program. After applications have been reviewed, you will be contacted via e-mail or text to set up a video meeting to discuss further.

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