- Are you looking for meaningful opportunities to practice sustainability at UConn?
- Would you enjoy a summer job that allows you to work outdoors and learn hands-on skills?
- Would you like to live in a vibrant and caring community?
Then UConn's Spring Valley Student Farm (SVSF) is the place for you this summer!
Discover how you can mitigate climate change and build equitable food systems by engaging with regenerative local food production!
Spring Valley Student Farm, located 4.5 miles off the Storrs campus, is now accepting applications for summer 2026 paid employment and reduced-cost student housing. Positions are open to all UConn undergraduate students who are enrolled in summer classes or enrolled in classes full-time for Fall 2026.
Employment: Summer farmer positions are 10-25 hours per week and run from May through August. Summer farmers are integral members of our production team and participate in all aspects of growing and harvesting vegetables sustainably. The application form and in-depth information about the position can be found on the dining services website at: https://dining.uconn.edu/spring-valley-farm/summer-employment/. For full consideration, please apply by February 22nd.
Housing: Students may also apply to live at SVSF throughout the summer. Residents at SVSF contribute 10 hours of farm work each week in exchange for a reduced housing cost. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis starting February 22nd. For more information, please refer to the dining services website at: https://dining.uconn.edu/spring-valley-farm/housing/
If you have any further questions about these opportunities, please contact Farm Manager Jessica Larkin-Wells at: jessica.larkin-wells@uconn.edu
If you would like to speak with a current resident farmer, you are welcome to contact Ella at: ella.rogers@uconn.edu
Thank you for your interest!
For more information, contact: Jessica Larkin-Wells at jessica.larkin-wells@uconn.edu