Moy Hill Farm internships provide class-based learning and field responsibilities in regenerative agriculture, agri-forestry systems, Korean Natural Farming and no-dig gardening techniques.

All interns will have access to the farm library for self-study, and participate in 30 hours of class-based learning with Fergal Smith, divided into two hour, bi-weekly sessions.

Theoretical knowledge and key insights include

• sustainable land management

• ecosystem functions

• biological communities and biome characteristics

Field activities in:

• basic field surveys to create tangible data for planning and monitoring pasture

• animal husbandry includes day-to-day care, production, nutrition, and breeding

• farm management of bees, fruit trees and soft fruit

Practical field experience in sustainable land management:

• soil health assessment

• natural soil building processes

• closed loop fertility management and mineral availability improvement

• grassland recovery time periods and forage utilisation

Practical experience in:

• direct seeding, sowing seeds, preparing beds, transplanting

• harvesting, processing, and storage techniques

• various tools and hand skills

Experience in the market garden enterprise including wholesale distribution, market sales, and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) development.

Exposure to startup approaches with minimal conversion costs, infrastructure development, and scalable enterprises that could operate on rented land and small properties.