A little bit about how we work and what we do.
Interns & Apprentices
We offer Internships (ages 13–17) for those just beginning their agricultural path, and Apprenticeships (generally ages 18+) for individuals pursuing farming as a more serious endeavor. Both positions are paid (weekly stipend plus farm share).
We offer the opportunity to:
- Connect to local food producers and learn about agriculture, particularly vegetable farming, in northern New Mexico
- Gain insight into small farm business operations and engage with our community
- Practice organic farming techniques
- Work with the support of mentors and farm educators to build knowledge and skills
- Experience an established business model and intensive mentorship at Cerro Vista Farm
- Work in teams to plant, weed, harvest, and wash & pack for retail and wholesale clients
- Sell produce at Questa Farmers Market and Tuesday Farm Stand
- Deliver produce to wholesale customers, including Sangre de Cristo Valley Market
- Create friendships, connect with the land, and grow food
Our Internship positions are closed for the 2026 season.
We are a nonprofit program facing limited funding this season. You may contact us to check on the possibility of additional positions becoming available.
We accept donations to help support our work.
Mentorship
We hire Mentors to work alongside Interns, Apprentices and farmers/educators. If you are interested in this work, please contact us.
Mentor tasks include:
- Supporting young farmers, interns and apprentices
- Assisting with production planning for 2026 season with Cerro Vista Farm
- Building and maintaining local business relationships
- Preparing and delivering CSA shares
- Marketing and writing Newsletters
- Developing and supporting wholesale clients, including delivery schedules
- Managing Media, Social Media, and archiving farming education videos
- Working collaboratively with other community programs
- Organizing farm and garden volunteers
