- Are you looking for meaningful opportunities to practice sustainability at UConn?
- Would you like to live in a vibrant and caring community?
- Do you enjoy work that allows you to learn hands-on and spend time outdoors?
Then UConn's Spring Valley Student Farm is the place for you!
Spring Valley Student Farm (SVSF), located 5 miles off the Storrs campus, is now accepting applications for Fall 2025 reduced-cost student housing. Student farmers live in community, learn sustainable agricultural techniques, and grow produce for Dining Services! Positions are open to full-time UConn undergraduate students of all majors. Acceptance is contingent upon housing offer from Residential Life.
Housing: Residents at SVSF contribute 10 hours of farm work each week in exchange for a reduced housing cost. Applications are due January 27th at 5pm—apply ASAP! Learn all about the position and find the application posted here.
Join us for ice cream! We are hosting an informal info session on Thursday, January 23rd from 7-8pm in the Werth Forum on the first floor of the Werth Residence Tower. We’ll discuss a range of different opportunities at the farm, including Fall housing, summer housing, and summer paid employment. We hope to see you there! Please RSVP by January 21st to ensure we have enough ice cream for everyone. The link to RSVP is here: https://forms.office.com/r/1MxZzT2K7m.
We look forward to seeing you!
For more information, contact: Farm Manager Jessica Larkin-Wells at 203-215-9345 or Jessica.larkin-wells@uconn.edu