Who we are and what our goals are:
At Lake Divide Farm, we believe in:
Good for the Earth, Good for the Farmers, Good for the People. The Trifecta of sustainability. Good for the earth: Taking care of the natural world is important, after all, it takes care of us; Good for the farmer: We believe farmers should have livable hours and livable wages; Good for the people: We believe in bringing our produce to market at an affordable price and making fresh, nutritious food available to as many people as possible, regardless of income.
Our overall goal is to fill year-round, long-term positions with people that share our vision and want to take a responsible role in building Lake Divide Farm. We like to work effectively and have a lot of fun outside. If you want to work as a team to build a farm that is environmentally and socially sustainable and can support its farmers year round this could be the job for you.
There is also a place for you here if you are just starting out on your farm journey. If you want to learn about organic vegetable production, enjoy farmers' markets, and have fun working outside, this could be the job for you.
Good for the Earth, Good for the Farmers, Good for the People. The Trifecta of sustainability. Good for the earth: Taking care of the natural world is important, after all, it takes care of us; Good for the farmer: We believe farmers should have livable hours and livable wages; Good for the people: We believe in bringing our produce to market at an affordable price and making fresh, nutritious food available to as many people as possible, regardless of income.
Our overall goal is to fill year-round, long-term positions with people that share our vision and want to take a responsible role in building Lake Divide Farm. We like to work effectively and have a lot of fun outside. If you want to work as a team to build a farm that is environmentally and socially sustainable and can support its farmers year round this could be the job for you.
There is also a place for you here if you are just starting out on your farm journey. If you want to learn about organic vegetable production, enjoy farmers' markets, and have fun working outside, this could be the job for you.
Work with us!
Farm Crew: Part-time or Full-time position, $14/hour - $20/hour depending on experience
To apply for any of these positions please send an email to [ LakeDivideFarm at gmail dot com ] including a letter of interest, two references, and your resume. Include "Farm Crew Application" in the subject line.
Last Updated On: May 29th, 2026 at 11:59AM MST
Contact information
Farm Address:
126838 Mount Hope Rd
Stockbridge, Michigan, 49285
Primary Contact: Helen Chandler
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.lakedividefarm.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/LakeDivideFarm/
Internship information
General Farm Description: Lake Divide Farm is a certified organic vegetable farm in Jackson county, Michigan. We are managing 18 acres for production, and grow vegetables and fruit on about 10 acres. We are committed to keeping food accessible and environmental stewardship. We are interested in forging long-term relationships with people sharing our goals. We sell through Michigan's historic Eastern market weekly, as well as the Open Air Market of Stockbridge. We have a credit based farm membership program (CSA.) We occasionally sell directly to several restaurants. We are working to provide season-round healthful produce to our community. In our efforts to keep food sustainable across socioeconomic barriers: We wholesale to the Greater Lansing Area Food Bank (a food pantry for food pantries.) We work with Allen Neighborhood (Lansing) and The Farm at St. Joe's (Ann Arbor), community-oriented collaborative CSA programs that are committed to getting fresh food to underserved communities. We ran a gofundme this spring to offer food to Stockbridge's own food pantry (Stockbridge Community Outreach.) We are now using that as a pilot program to seek grants to fund these efforts into the coming years. We opened a Community Account that anyone at our markets can use, no questions asked. In addition to growing vegetables we are actively workings towards our stewardship goals: Over the last 2 years we have installed 1.5 acres of pollinator habitat through NRCS grants and by the end of 2027, we will have just under 3 acres in the ground. We are working towards growing native seeds to bolster habitat restoration efforts. We are participating in a study aimed to develop understanding of the relationship between birds, insects and brassica production. By next year, we will be the proud new home to 19 nest boxes to house bluebirds, tree swallows, white breasted nuthatches, and tufted titmice! In our efforts to forge long term relationships with people sharing our goals, we have offered plots of land to committed crew members to act out their farm goals. We are also searching for people that want to stay with Lake Divide Farm for multiple seasons. To find out more about us visit our website www.lakedividefarm.com or our facebook or instagram page.
CRAFT Member Farm? No
Internship Starts: ASAP- Still a position open as of June 1st 2026
Internship Ends: 11/26/26
Number of Internship Available: 2
Application Deadline: When position filled
Minimum Length of Stay: Ideally the entirety of the season
Internship Details:To apply, send me an email including a statement of interest as well as two professional references. WE STILL HAVE POSITIONS AVAILABLE as of JUNE 1st, 2026
If you have an interest in organic vegetable production, enjoy a challenge, and are physically able to work long hours outdoor, consider applying. Experience working on a mixed vegetable farm is desirable.
This is a position starts the first week of April and runs until the Wednesday before Thanksgiving in November 2026. There is the opportunity to stay on for folks that show an interest in working at Lake Divide long term along with an aptitude for growing vegetables.
The position is 5 days per week and about 40-50 hours per week. The days are decided on together. I will consider part-time applicants.
The position is primarily harvesting, weeding, and planting and the opportunity to attend a farmers’ market for qualified individuals.
The opportunity to take part in broader farm tasks exists depending on experience and aptitude. This could include farm planning, greenhouse work, irrigation, and tractor work.
Pay: $15-17/hour for persons with no previous commercial vegetable farm experience with potential for performance based raises throughout the season. Produce included.
$18-$20/hour starting for qualified candidates.
Minimum qualifications include:
Educational Opportunities: We are always evolving to be successful as a business while meeting our goals of community connection and sustainability. We welcome all crew to be part of the conversation. We also have a TON of books and access to lots of knowledgeable people. Hands on experience with all things vegetable farm. We can discuss before the position starts to see which components feel the most important to you. Back end: Paperwork, organic certification, seeding schedules, harvest schedules, field layout, market selection Greenhouse work: Seeding, watering, variety selection, pest and disease management in the greenhouse Field work: Weed identification and management, pest and disease management, planting, season extension, fertility management, irrigation systems System management: Crop rotation, cover cropping, water management, inputs and outputs Equipment (available for crew members that show aptitude): Small tools (rototiller, weedwacker, mower, backpack sprayer), cultivating tractors, primary and secondary tillage, field preparation, driving a truck and trailer, homemade coolers. Marketing: Famers' market attendance, growing for wholesale. For the more advanced applicant: If there is a component of farming that you would like learn about in depth, I can support you in doing that either allowing you to be in charge of that aspect of our farm or involving you directly with decision making. We welcome all experience and expertise gained from previous farm experience while appreciating the acknowledgement that every farm has unique conditions and constraints.
Skills Desired: Experience working on a diverse vegetable farm is desired. Other relevant experience: Greenhouse, manual labor, restaurant experience
Meals: No.
Stipend: Pay: $15-16/hour for persons with no previous commercial vegetable farm experience/relevant experience with potential for performance based raises throughout the season. Produce included. $16-$20/hour starting for qualified candidates.
Housing: No on farm housing is available but we do have a lovely neighbor that has various housing situations available, including a room, rustic camping, camper site, or whatever you all can sort out. Arrangement for work-trade and payment are available.
Preferred method of Contact: Email
Last Updated On: May 29th, 2026 at 11:59AM MST
Contact information
Farm Address:
126838 Mount Hope Rd
Stockbridge, Michigan, 49285
Primary Contact: Helen Chandler
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.lakedividefarm.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/LakeDivideFarm/
Internship information
General Farm Description: Lake Divide Farm is a certified organic vegetable farm in Jackson county, Michigan. We are managing 18 acres for production, and grow vegetables and fruit on about 10 acres. We are committed to keeping food accessible and environmental stewardship. We are interested in forging long-term relationships with people sharing our goals. We sell through Michigan's historic Eastern market weekly, as well as the Open Air Market of Stockbridge. We have a credit based farm membership program (CSA.) We occasionally sell directly to several restaurants. We are working to provide season-round healthful produce to our community. In our efforts to keep food sustainable across socioeconomic barriers: We wholesale to the Greater Lansing Area Food Bank (a food pantry for food pantries.) We work with Allen Neighborhood (Lansing) and The Farm at St. Joe's (Ann Arbor), community-oriented collaborative CSA programs that are committed to getting fresh food to underserved communities. We ran a gofundme this spring to offer food to Stockbridge's own food pantry (Stockbridge Community Outreach.) We are now using that as a pilot program to seek grants to fund these efforts into the coming years. We opened a Community Account that anyone at our markets can use, no questions asked. In addition to growing vegetables we are actively workings towards our stewardship goals: Over the last 2 years we have installed 1.5 acres of pollinator habitat through NRCS grants and by the end of 2027, we will have just under 3 acres in the ground. We are working towards growing native seeds to bolster habitat restoration efforts. We are participating in a study aimed to develop understanding of the relationship between birds, insects and brassica production. By next year, we will be the proud new home to 19 nest boxes to house bluebirds, tree swallows, white breasted nuthatches, and tufted titmice! In our efforts to forge long term relationships with people sharing our goals, we have offered plots of land to committed crew members to act out their farm goals. We are also searching for people that want to stay with Lake Divide Farm for multiple seasons. To find out more about us visit our website www.lakedividefarm.com or our facebook or instagram page.
CRAFT Member Farm? No
Internship Starts: ASAP- Still a position open as of June 1st 2026
Internship Ends: 11/26/26
Number of Internship Available: 2
Application Deadline: When position filled
Minimum Length of Stay: Ideally the entirety of the season
Internship Details:To apply, send me an email including a statement of interest as well as two professional references. WE STILL HAVE POSITIONS AVAILABLE as of JUNE 1st, 2026
If you have an interest in organic vegetable production, enjoy a challenge, and are physically able to work long hours outdoor, consider applying. Experience working on a mixed vegetable farm is desirable.
This is a position starts the first week of April and runs until the Wednesday before Thanksgiving in November 2026. There is the opportunity to stay on for folks that show an interest in working at Lake Divide long term along with an aptitude for growing vegetables.
The position is 5 days per week and about 40-50 hours per week. The days are decided on together. I will consider part-time applicants.
The position is primarily harvesting, weeding, and planting and the opportunity to attend a farmers’ market for qualified individuals.
The opportunity to take part in broader farm tasks exists depending on experience and aptitude. This could include farm planning, greenhouse work, irrigation, and tractor work.
Pay: $15-17/hour for persons with no previous commercial vegetable farm experience with potential for performance based raises throughout the season. Produce included.
$18-$20/hour starting for qualified candidates.
Minimum qualifications include:
- Ability to lift 50 lbs comfortably and consistently
- Ability to work long hours on your feet, crouched, kneeling, bent, and stretched
- Ability to work in all weather conditions- mud, sleet, snow, rain, blistering heat with a good attitude!
- Pride in work
- Attention to detail
- Enjoy working quickly
- Ability to follow safety practices
- Ability to work independently and on a team
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions and ask clear questions
- Interest in commercial organic vegetable production
- Willingness to learn
Educational Opportunities: We are always evolving to be successful as a business while meeting our goals of community connection and sustainability. We welcome all crew to be part of the conversation. We also have a TON of books and access to lots of knowledgeable people. Hands on experience with all things vegetable farm. We can discuss before the position starts to see which components feel the most important to you. Back end: Paperwork, organic certification, seeding schedules, harvest schedules, field layout, market selection Greenhouse work: Seeding, watering, variety selection, pest and disease management in the greenhouse Field work: Weed identification and management, pest and disease management, planting, season extension, fertility management, irrigation systems System management: Crop rotation, cover cropping, water management, inputs and outputs Equipment (available for crew members that show aptitude): Small tools (rototiller, weedwacker, mower, backpack sprayer), cultivating tractors, primary and secondary tillage, field preparation, driving a truck and trailer, homemade coolers. Marketing: Famers' market attendance, growing for wholesale. For the more advanced applicant: If there is a component of farming that you would like learn about in depth, I can support you in doing that either allowing you to be in charge of that aspect of our farm or involving you directly with decision making. We welcome all experience and expertise gained from previous farm experience while appreciating the acknowledgement that every farm has unique conditions and constraints.
Skills Desired: Experience working on a diverse vegetable farm is desired. Other relevant experience: Greenhouse, manual labor, restaurant experience
Meals: No.
Stipend: Pay: $15-16/hour for persons with no previous commercial vegetable farm experience/relevant experience with potential for performance based raises throughout the season. Produce included. $16-$20/hour starting for qualified candidates.
Housing: No on farm housing is available but we do have a lovely neighbor that has various housing situations available, including a room, rustic camping, camper site, or whatever you all can sort out. Arrangement for work-trade and payment are available.
Preferred method of Contact: Email
To Apply:
To apply for any of these positions please send an email to [ LakeDivideFarm at gmail dot com ] including a letter of interest, two references, and your resume. Include "Farm Crew Application" in the subject line.
Want to volunteer?
There is always a lot to do and a lot to learn. If you are interested in coming out to weed, plant, seed, harvest, take pictures for the website, or anything else we might happen to be up to, please email us at LakeDivideFarm at gmail dot com
Workshares!
Lake Divide Farm is accepting workshares for 2026! If you're interested in getting connected with your food and saving some money on your produce than a workshare opportunity might be right for you. We have farmers market workshare positions available at the Ann Arbor Market and the Detroit's Eastern Market.
Ole Radish Hands says working markets is fun Go to the weekly festival of Eastern Market!