About

Skagit County FIELD is an educational program that provides a multidisciplinary study into sustainable agriculture. Modeled after Jefferson County FIELD program, farmers and the Skagit County WSU Small Farms coordinator work together to combine formal instruction with a field-based internship on a Skagit County farm. 

Program Details

Each participant in the FIELD program is paired with a host farm mentor who provides the intern with comprehensive instruction in the operations of their farm. Farm-based learning is supplemented by weekly intensive workshop at participating farms.

FIELD interns, mentors, and Skagit County WSU staff collaborate to create individual learning plans that guide each student through their course of study. Interns may complete up to three FIELD semesters for academic credit or continuing education units (CEUs). 

Internship Starts: March 2013
Internship Ends: November 2013

 Number of Interns: TBD

 App Deadline: Rolling admissions
Minimum Length of Stay: 3 Months

Meals: Please inquire with individual host farms about their room, board, and living stipend policies.

Skills Desired: All FIELD interns must be able to attend a minimum of one trimester (3 continuous months) and possess valid health insurance. Applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree, who are currently enrolled in a graduate program, or who can demonstrate equivalent qualifications will be preferred.

Educational Opportunities: 2013 Units of Study:
- Integrated farm production systems
- Soils and nutrition
- Crop production
- Livestock production
- Adding value in farm production systems
- Marketing and business planning
- Food systems

Interns may receive up to 3 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or 3 Washington State University academic credits for each FIELD 3-month trimester completed (maximum 9 credits for a season.) CEUs are appropriate for interns who are not, and do not plan to be, enrolled in a degree program. Academic credits may be more desirable for those currently enrolled in a degree program. Interns are responsible for determining if credits are transferable to their home institution.

Stipend: Please inquire with individual host farms about their room, board, and living stipend policies.

Housing: Please inquire with individual host farms about their room, board, and living stipend policies.

Instructional Team:

Host farmers, WSU Extension faculty, and local experts make up the FIELD program instructional team.  

Apply to Skagit FIELD:

The FIELD program is now accepting applications for the 2013 growing season! If you have familiarized yourself with the FIELD program and would like to apply, please contact Susan@bowhillblueberries.com