Lazarus Summer Internship

Since 2003, the Yale Sustainable Food Program has awarded Yale College students an opportunity to engage directly in food and agriculture through hands-on learning at the Yale Farm and in the broader community. Each summer, a select group of Lazarus Summer Interns:

Learn how to cultivate our one-acre urban plot at hand-scale, using organic methods including seeding, pest management, crop rotation, and irrigation
Become familiar with agricultural economics
Learn the critical thinking skills necessary to manage complex agricultural systems
Hone teaching and public speaking skills while hosting groups and volunteers each week
Gain a unique understanding of food security issues in New Haven
Learn how to market vegetables to urban consumers
Participate in classes on food, agriculture, and the environment
Take a series of field trips to farms and organizations across Connecticut and New England

The Lazarus Summer Internship can act as a springboard for students who are looking to incorporate tenets of sustainable food and agriculture into their course of study at Yale and their subsequent careers. For more information, please see our overview of the position or contact jeremy.oldfield@yale.edu.

Hear from our 2023 Lazarus Summer Internship team in this YaleNews video by Dan Corcoran.

The 2024 Lazarus Summer Internship runs from May 28, 2024 — August 2, 2024. Summer interns are awarded a $5,500 stipend.

Applications for the 2024 Lazarus Summer Internship are LIVE!

Please click HERE to apply through the YSFP 2024 Common Application by 5:00pm on Sunday, February 11.