This internship is sponsored primarily by the Henderson County Gleaton Farm Fund for Summer Interns to support residents of Henderson County who are interested in becoming a farmer, extension agent, ag teacher, or working in some aspect of the agricultural industry (preference will be given to applicants who are residents of Henderson County). The 2026 Gleaton internship will focus on research being conducted on organic tomatoes, forest botanicals, and Chinese medicinal herbs. The intern will help grow, maintain, harvest, clean, and process the test crops grown in studies on two research stations and three farms in the area. The intern may also gain experience working with some other research projects in the program including truffles and hops. Tasks may include weeding, pruning, training, harvesting, grading, data collection, and general assistance with all aspects of the program.

The position will report to Dr. Jeanine Davis. See https://newcropsorganics.ces.ncsu.edu/ for more information on her program and the Henderson County Gleaton Farm Fund.

Scheduling will be worked out to best fit the employee and program. This position is expected to run from May through October, 2026 for about 20 hrs per week, Monday through Friday.

The only way to apply is via NC State’s link to the job posting: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/229504