SUMMER
THE GARDEN:
Urban Farming & Food Sovereignty
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June 14 - Aug. 15, 2025
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$12.00 / hour
Interns will see themselves as skilled and powerful gardeners able to grow food for their families and communities!
APPLICATION PROCESS
Application Deadline: May 10, 2025
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Virtual Interviews: May 12 - 23, 2025
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Required Tax & Employment Forms Workshop: June 3 or 4, 2025
REQUIRED ORIENTATION
Dates: June 14, 2025
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Location/Time: To be determined
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Focus: Understanding the program and schedule, co-creating Unity Agreements, cultivating a sense of belonging in fun, interactive ways, and, most importantly, understanding our commitment to creating Beloved Community and safe, brave, bold spaces.
INTERNSHIP
Dates: June 16 - Aug. 15, 2025​
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Days: M/T/Th/F in-person each week
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Times: Typically 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Locations:
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Northside: Westlawn Gardens (6301 W. Custer Ave.) + various locations for additional experiences
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Southside: The Cottonwood School (3760 S. 6th St.) + various locations for additional experiences
Topics & Experiences:
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Learn about Milwaukee's food history
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Plant, maintain, harvest, and cook fresh vegetables, flowers, and herbs
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Participate in field trips to farms like Beulah Family Homestead
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Showcase your learning about food justice in projects you design yourself
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Contribute to food security in Milwaukee's north and south sides
Food justice is as big as giving communities healthy foods they need or creating your own small garden to produce foods to help yourself and others to become healthier individuals.
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~ Alex, TGG Grad 2022