• Spring 2026 OCN Host Application Form

    The Organic Career Network (OCN) supports paid internships within organizations and agencies working in organic agriculture. The program is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in areas such as organic certification, inspection, and farmer education. Intern funding is made possible through the Transitioning to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) and must align with its objectives. To be eligible to host an intern, the majority of the intern’s assigned projects and activities must directly support organic-curious, transitioning, or certified organic farmers and/or professionals.
  • Program Support

    The project will cover the cost of 150 working hours at a rate of $15/hour for undergraduate students ($2,250) and $18/hour for graduate students ($2,700). This is the minimum wage hosts must offer to be a part of the OCN. Additional hours will be covered by the Internship Host. For nonprofit organizations, we offer a flat-rate host support stipend of $800 to help offset staff time and onboarding costs.
  • Host Application & Timeline

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    Host Applications Open- Wednesday, October 15, 2025

    Host Application Priority Deadline – Friday, November 7, 2025

    Host Applications Final Deadline- Wednesday, November 19, 2025

    Hosts Notified – Monday, November 24, 2025

    Job Descriptions Finalized – Friday, December 5, 2025

    Intern Applications Open – Wednesday, December 10, 2025

    Intern Applications Close – Wednesday, January 21, 2026

    Cohort Starts – Week of March 2, 2026

  • Host Organization Information

  • Internship Description & Information

    Please use this job description template.
  • https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BSbVibkwcNat3jqsBMqmmaoT50MOgrSS/edit

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