Student Opportunities
Paid Student Internships
The Organic Farm employs current Cal Poly students of all majors interested in learning about the organic agriculture industry through hands-on work. Our student employees are involved in all day-to-day organic farm operations, including harvesting, cultivating, seeding, and more!
Research Internships
Students in research positions get firsthand experience in organic research, including soil testing, nutrient management, and more. Research interns gain in the field and lab work experience.
Available Positions
We're hiring students for the summer! If you're interested in a farm position, send your information and resume to cpfarmmarket@calpoly.edu. If you're interested in a research position, send your resume to Dr. Grieshop (mgriesho@calpoly.edu).
Scholarships & Grants
Western Region CCA Scholarships
WRCCA offers four $1,000 scholarships to undergraduate students interested in agronomy and obtaining their CCA credentials. Scholarship recipients are the next generation of CCAs leading the way in the agriculture industry.
For more information and to apply, click here.
CCOF Foundation Future Organic Farmers
Future Organic Farmers gives $5,000 scholarships to college and vocational students training for careers in organic.
Future Organic Farmer grants are an investment in our future food system. The more beginning farmers who pursue organic, the more we increase organic acreage and feed our communities organic food. We hear from our Future Organic Farmer grantees that this scholarship helped them pursue organic and gave them confidence to succeed.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Outside Opportunities
Click the following links to learn about other positions and prospects!
Position Summary:
CCOF is seeking a creative and experienced Digital Marketing Specialist who leads the development and implementation of digital channel strategies, oversees SEO initiatives, and manages digital advertising for CCOF's Marketing and Communications (Marcom) campaigns to achieve CCOF's objectives in digital awareness, lead generation for Certification services, engagement in consumer education, and online fundraising for CCOF Foundation.
The right candidate will have a high level of integrity and a deep passion for our mission to advance organic agriculture for a healthy world. The Digital Marketing Specialist must excel in complex project management, creativity and innovation, clear communication, and building relationships. The right candidate will share our commitment to equity and inclusivity.
This is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Assistant Director of Marketing. This is a United States-based remote position.
For more information, click here.
Michigan State University, M.S. in Global Plant Breeding
CSU Agricultural Research Institute
Contact: David Still (dwstill@cpp.edu), Executive Director, CSU Agricultural Research Institute
More information: ARI AgCommons
