Summer 2026 OCN Host Application

Summer 2026 OCN Host Application

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
Host Applications Deadline- Monday, April 13, 2026**

Host applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. It is highly encouraged to apply early to maximize the potential intern recruitment window.

Hosts Notified – Friday, April 17, 2026

Intern Applications Window- April 27th-May 18th, 2026

Target Cohort Start Date- June 15, 2026
Host Organization Information
Organization Name*
Non-profit organizationFor-profit businessGovernment agencyEducational institutionOther
YesNo
YesNo
MidwestNortheast/Mid-AtlanticNorthwestPlainsSoutheastWest/Southwest
Intern Supervisor Name*
example@example.com
Intern Supervisor Name*

First NameLast Name
Intern Supervisor Email*
example@example.com
No, we have not hosted an OCN intern beforeYes, Fall 2023Yes, Spring 2024Yes, Summer 2024Yes, Fall 2024Yes, Spring 2025Yes, Fall 2025Spring 2026
What professional development opportunities will be available to your intern (e.g., shadowing, training, attending meetings)?*
How does your organization support people coming into organic agriculture from different educational, cultural, or professional backgrounds?*
Internship Description & Information

Please use this job description template.
OCN Job Description Template
Copy and paste the URL to your job description Google doc. Please provide editing access in case there are requested revisions. *
Remote OnlyIn-Person OnlyHybrid OptionalHybrid Required
Mentoring services for transitioning and existing organic farmersTechnical assistance in organic agricultureCommunity building among organic farmers and industry professionalsWorkforce development in the organic sectorHosting or supporting farm field days, workshops, webinars, or networking eventsProviding resources on organic certificationPromoting participation in the TOPP program
Undergraduate StudentGraduate StudentAnyone 18-24, regardless of enrollment statusNo preference
What skills or knowledge will the intern gain from this experience? How will these skills be relevant to careers in organic agriculture?*
Upload Job Description as a Google Doc. Please provide editing access in case there are requested revisions.*

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If so, please indicate which states.
Does your organization have existing relationships with colleges and universities? If so, please list them.*
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Summer 2026 OCN Host Application

Program Support

Host Application & Timeline

Host Organization Information

Internship Description & Information