Education at the farm
INTERNSHIPS
Our internships are aimed at those who wish to develop their skills in the practical side of agriculture, with a focus on agroecology. During the period of the internship, the interns will be involved in different aspects of the farm operation, from seeding and harvesting to crop rotation planning, learning about sales channels and interacting with customers on the farm. Interns will also learn building and self sufficiency skills. Since we approach farming from an agroecological perspective, it is important for us to teach about ecological, social and economical sustainability.
The intern may decide which activities they wish to be most involved with in order to optimise their learning experience and even carry out a personal project for example for research or experimentation.
LECTURES & VISITS
More info bellow...
A part of our education concept at the farm is to share and co-create knowledge about agroecology with different groups. Farm tours & lectures are a great way to make our knowledge and experiences accessible to a wider public.
Practical information
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Our general working language at the farm is English, tours in Swedish are possible only upon request.
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Farm tours and practical experiences are available from February to November according to our team capacities. Please note that during May, we usually have a lower capacity.
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Accessibility: The garden and our social area are physically accessible to a large degree. If your group has specific needs for accessibility, please let us know in advance. We will try to accommodate for your needs within our capacities.
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Please contact us for any other specific questions you might have. - contact@alnarpsfarm.se
INTERNSHIP
CONDITIONS
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Period: Internships are open from March to October
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Duration: minimum 2 months, up to 6 months.
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Location: Alnarp, Lomma. Sweden.
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Work pace: Interns work four days per week on the farm with the whole team. The fifth day is reserved for office tasks done from home, personal projects, or internship-related projects — depending on the season and the intern’s interests.
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Accommodation: Please note that accommodation is not provided.
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Food: During the summer season, lunch is prepared together using fresh vegetables from the farm. Cooking duties are shared among team members and interns, and all ingredients are provided.
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For the rest of the year, fika is offered during each work session, but interns should bring their own lunch.
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Non financial compensation.
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Language: English will be the main language and Swedish will also be spoken, although knowledge of Swedish is not required.
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Certificate: At the end of the internship, the intern will receive a signed certificate to show completion of the program.
Disclaimer: This is hands-on, physical work, and a good level of physical condition is needed to keep up with daily tasks. That said, we are mindful and do our best to accommodate different skills and abilities.
You can choose between academic or independent internships:
INDEPENDENT INTERNSHIP:
This internship is not connected to any academic program and does not provide university credits. It is designed for those who have completed their studies or who simply wish to gain practical experience and explore new ways of working and living.
The program and requirements are the same as for our academic internships — it’s simply an opportunity for non-students to take part in a meaningful, educational experience.
ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP: see bellow
If you have any questions you can email us to: mariana@alnarpsfarm.se
ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
If your university requires an internship as part of your studies, our program is usually recognized by universities and can provide academic credits to fulfill that requirement. The length and period of the internship can be discussed and adjusted according to your university’s specific guidelines.
If you are an SLU student, there are many opportunities for earning academic credits while working on Alnarp’s Farm. There are courses that you can apply to for every period of the year, even the summer semester! In particular, the free-standing course Advance Practice is open to all students for all periods of the year.
advanced practice
Educational level: MASTER
This course can be taken in the Spring, Autumn and Summer periods. You find out more about the exact course dates and how to apply here on SLU's website
Horticultural practice
Educational level: BACHELOR
This course can be taken in the Spring, Autumn and Summer periods. You find out more about the exact course dates and how to apply here on SLU's website
If you wish to apply for an academic internship through SLU, you must complete both the regular application on our website and the official SLU course application.