Herbaculture Internship Program

Because this is a very physically demanding program with production fieldwork, communal living, and an intense schedule of classes, you need to be both physically and mentally fit.

The strongest applications come from candidates that are well rounded in three respects equally:

1. Can demonstrate a sincere interest in herbalism
2. Have some experience in production farming, working outdoors, and doing repetitive tasks
3. Have lived in communal house settings.

You can expect to have roughly 135 hrs of formal instruction. The classes cover a wide range of topics and give interns a broad look at herbalism as a whole. Due to the diverse range of backgrounds and levels of experience this program draws, classes range from introductory to intermediate. You can expect to be exposed to both clinical/scientific, as well as subtle/energetic approaches to herbal medicine. Although we are not accredited, some colleges have accepted our program for credit.

Our Herbaculture Program is a synergistic experience and requires start-to-finish participation from all the students. To be considered you must be able to attend for the entire duration of the program.

No, you should not plan on any other commitments. The combination of field work, program classes, communal household life, and needed time for reflection and rest makes for a full schedule.

While you are welcome to apply together, each application is considered independently; you will be asked to indicate whether you would accept the position alone.

No. You may only attend one session per year.

Domestic animals are not allowed on the Herb Pharm farm properties. We ask that you arrange for care of your pets for the duration of the intern program.

On rare occasions, opportunities do arise though you should not plan on this.

The curriculum for the classes largely remains the same for each session. The three sessions do differ in the types of work you will be primarily doing on the farm, the plants you will be working closely with, and the weather conditions you will be working in.

Spring and Fall can be wet and cold; Summer can be very hot and dry (and occasionally smoky due to local forest fires). All sessions include planting, cultivating, harvest and some herb processing such as drying, garbling and cleaning, as well as landscape work such as weeding, transplanting and pruning.

Yes, if you can arrange for the appropriate visa.

There is an array of career opportunities available for students who have studied diverse aspects of herbalism. Past students have gone onto other herbal programs, naturopathic or medical schools. Some have pursued midwifery, advanced plant sciences, Agroecology and conservation of at–risk plants, herb farming, landscape horticulture, massage therapy and community service.

No, but without one you will only have easy access to the few shops in Williams and be dependent on others if you wish to go to "town".

Local Airport: Medford, OR

Greyhound: Medford or Grants Pass, OR

Transportation from the airport or bus stations will be arranged through the program coordinator.

There is WIFI in the communal house as well as one computer.

There is very limited cell reception at the house. The house and farm are located rurally with cell service about a mile down the road. The house is equipped with landlines.