Boost your mood, get exercise, and make new friends
There's always something to do depending on the time of season: seeding and up-planting in the greenhouse, planting and harvesting in the field and washing and packaging in the barn are just a few of the many tasks it takes to keep the farm operational. We enjoy lunch daily in the pavilion from 12-1pm. If interested, please send us an email introducing yourself and let us know your availability: |
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We offer a limited number of part-time and full-time farm internships April through October. For internship positions, please complete an application:
(Internship Document Download) email filled out copy to [email protected] 
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Fund a Female FarmerHi! I'm Amy Fiedler, owner of Springhouse Farm here in Watauga County, NC. Over the years I have achieved many accomplishments including the Beekeeper of the Year and Female Farmer of the Year awards.
As a single mother, my greatest accomplishment has been raising both of my children on this land, instilling in them the importance of hard work and perseverance. Both farming and beekeeping have traditionally been male-dominated careers, and as a woman I have succeeded in both. I am asking for your help to support me in creating and implementing a curriculum to teach other women how to farm; not only to grow food, but also how to succeed as business women. Your generous donation would enable me to continue this important work. I am requesting your sponsorship in order to offer this service to my community. Average Cost of one Full Time Intern (full season): $10,000 Average Cost of one Part Time Intern (half season): $2,000 Levels of Sponsorship:
Ways to donate:
Internship Competency Area and Subtopics Checklist *please refer to our Internship Competency Area and Subtopics Checklist to see all the farm-related things our interns will learn! |
Memorials in honor of Abbey McElveen
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The photo in front of the barn was taken in September, when Abbey came out to volunteer on the farm with a group from ASU.
Of all the volunteers that day, I remember Abbey well. She was so happy to be there, ready to help no matter what the task. She fit right in. As we removed fabric and pulled out plants, Abbey was excited everytime I gave her something new to taste, whether it was a pepper, green bean or apple. Her reaction was so joyous that I would seek her out just to see it! We host hundreds of people on the farm every hear - interns, volunteers, guests for our agritourism events … but Abbey made a lasting impression. Her sheer exuberance to be working on my farm on an early Saturday morning impressed me. Unfortunately, I didn’t know Abbey for long, but what I do know was that she was fun and had a spirit of gratitude. Her positive attitude was so contagious: she literally made me laugh out loud, which as a tired farmer pulling fabric at the end of a long growing season was something I’ll never forget. Rumor has it she wanted to intern with us in 2025, and I have no doubt she would’ve added so much goodness to Springhouse Farm. Abbey’s passing is a reminder to slow down and savor the beautiful moments. I believe that her spirit lives on through the good work we do on the farm, and I hope wherever she is now that she is at peace, surrounded by baskets of freshly harvested Liberty apples and Islander peppers! |
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