Herbaculture Internship Program

Interns in the field

Herbaculture Internship Program

We’re so excited to welcome a new generation of herbalists to study and work alongside us in southern Oregon. Our Herbaculture Internship Program offers a rigorous and intensive immersion into the cultivation and use of plants commonly used in herbalism. This program is offered at our Regenerative Organic Certified, GMO-free herb farms in the heart of the Siskiyou Mountains in Josephine County, Oregon.

Applying for the Program

The Herbaculture Internship Program dates back almost as far as Herb Pharm itself. In the 40+ years that have passed, hundreds of herbalist interns have soaked up the wisdom of Western herbalism and the principles of regenerative, organic farming from visiting and staff teachers.

For any questions about the program, please contact the Herbal Education Coordinator at herbaculture@herb-pharm.com.



2025 Herbaculture Internship Program

Applications for the 2025 Herbaculture Internship Program are open!

Spring Session

March 26 – June 5

Applications Closed

Summer Session

June 11 – August 21

Applications Closed

Fall Session

August 27 – November 6

Applications Due:
May 28th, 2025

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Hands-On Experience

Hands-On Experience

Students spend an average of 32 hours a week learning from professional herb farmers and gardeners, cultivating, and harvesting more than 50 different medicinal herbs, and maintaining our 1.5-acre Botanical Education Garden and additional planting areas.

Focused and Intense

Focused and Intense

Working on the farm is demanding. Students will be challenged both physically and mentally. Therefore, students must be in good physical condition. They should be mentally prepared to work, study, and live alongside nine other like-minded individuals from a wide range of educational, cultural, and experiential backgrounds.

Classroom Training

Classroom Training

Our classes take place Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Fridays and several Saturdays. Topics include: botany and plant identification, herbal medicine making, Western herbalism, plant communication, human physiology, nutrition, herb cultivation, astroherbalism, medicinal mushrooms, seaweeds, local plant walks, and more.

Our Teachers

Our Teachers

The Herbaculture staff includes Herb Pharm herbalists and farmers, as well as local and regional herbal practitioners. There are typically 11-15 different teachers per session. Teachers and classes are subject to change.

Program Cost

Program Cost

There are no fees assessed for participation in this program. Dormitory-style housing is provided in a large, modern guesthouse. However, students are responsible for their own food expenses, consumable household items, and transportation. Interns should expect to contribute an average of $200 per month toward communal food purchases. Herb Pharm offers a weekly stipend for the purchase of fresh, local produce and stocks the house with an array of bulk food items before each session begins.

We strongly recommend that interns carry health insurance and/or set aside an emergency medical fund for the duration of the program.

Day in the Life

Wondering what it’s like to be an Herbaculture Intern? Take a look behind the scenes! Follow along as Carley, one of our spring 2023 interns, shows you what it’s like to work on Regenerative Organic Certified® farms, learn about herbalism and share wholesome meals with other students.

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