SUMMER
THE GARDEN:
Urban Farming & Food Sovereignty
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June 13 - Aug. 17, 2026
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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 8, 2026​
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Virtual Interviews: May 11 - May 22, 2026​
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Required Hiring Workshop: May 26 or 27, 2026
REQUIRED ORIENTATION
Dates: June 13, 2026
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Location/Time: Escuela Verde (3628 W. Pierce St.), 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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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, getting to know each other!
INTERNSHIP
Dates: June 15 - Aug. 17, 2026​
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Days: M/T/Th/F in-person each week, with required resume workshop on Aug. 17
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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