Mapping alternative Urban Food Provisioning Networks
2 interns, $15/hr. plus intern fringe rate of 7.6%
Location: Primarily Baltimore City Extension Office
Mentors: Neith Little (UMD Extension), Dr. Jose-Luís Izursa (ENST), Dr. Jen Shaffer (ANTH)
This project is a regional research collaboration between University of Rhode Island, University of Maryland, and University of the District of Columbia. The project focuses on food self-provisioning (FSP) activities as elements in vibrant networks weaving together diverse agents, places, and practices ranging from backyard gardeners to youth educators, on-shore fishing spots to pop-up markets, and communal harvests to mutual food aid delivery. We refer to these networks as alternative urban food provisioning networks (AUFPNs). The deadline for submitting a resume and cover letter/statement of interest is 11:59pm on Friday, March 29, 2024.
The two interns would work together to assist the Maryland team (Ms. Little, Dr. Izursa, Dr. Shaffer, and graduate students Reilly Becchina and Intan Kumbayoni). The interns would be based out of the Baltimore City Extension Office, at 6615 Reisterstown Road, Suite 201, Baltimore, MD. Travel would be required to gardens and fishing sites throughout the Baltimore area, and to College Park, MD. The interns’ primary activities would be to identify and map gardens and fishing sites in the Baltimore area. They would assist with preliminary outreach to potential sites, with focus groups, and with interviews. The interns would learn about urban gardening and fishing, and how to conduct environmental anthropology/environmental science research. Submit a resume and cover letter/short statement of interest (1 pg max) to Dr. Jen Shaffer (lshaffe1@umd.edu) by 11:59pm on March 29, 2024.
UMD Summer 2024 Workforce Development Extension Internship Program
The University of Maryland Extension is seeking undergraduate student applicants interested in careers in agriculture. Now accepting APPLICATIONS .(click here to submit)!
Applications are open for the 2024 Creating Leadership and Professional Development Through Extension Internships. The deadline is 11:59 pm (EST) Friday, March 29th. If you are a student interested in a career in Extensionor agriculture industries and want to learn more about Extension, applied research, and community outreach, while gaining professional development, leadership skills, job experience, and pay, please apply. This internship is a great experiential learning opportunity for students seeking a degree or professional certification in agriculture, natural sciences, biological sciences, environmental education, and related programs. We prioritize students enrolled in certification programs, two-year programs, and sophomores and juniors enrolled in a four-year degree programs. This is a paid internship!
The announcement flyer can be found here. .For more information, including the application, visit https://go.umd.edu/extensioninternships
Program Contacts
Shannon Dill, Extension Educator - AgFS
410-822-1244 | sdill@umd.edu
Andrea Franchini, Program Assistant -AgFS
301-226-7416 | andrea1@umd.edu
This work is supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, AFRI Competitive Grant Workforce Development, project MD-UME-09312.
Aquaponic On-Farm Demonstrations
1 intern, $15/hr. plus intern fringe rate of 7.6%
Location: Primarily Baltimore City Extension Office
Mentors: Neith Little, Dr. Jose-Luís Izursa
The intern will assist with a research and education project teaching farmers how to build and operate aquaponics farming systems. Aquaponics is the combination of raising fish in tanks and raising plants in water, in an integrated system. The intern would assist with building aquaponics demonstration systems on two farms in Maryland, with monitoring fish and plant growth, and with organizing educational trainings for farmers.
The intern would be based out of the Baltimore City Extension Office, at 6615 Reisterstown Road, Suite 201, Baltimore, MD. Travel would be required to College Park, MD and to farms located elsewhere in Maryland including Boonsboro, Gaithersburg, Baltimore City, and Prince George’s County. The intern would learn how to raise fish and plants using aquaponic and hydroponic methods and how to plan educational events. The deadline to apply is March 29. Please submit your application to: https://go.umd.edu/extensioninternships. Please contact Ms. Neith Little (nglittle@umd.edu) should you have any questions.