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!