Off-campus Internships

FALL 2012 


The Sustainable Urban Agriculture program will be offering off-campus work experience opportunities with the following community partners:
Wild Willow Farm & Education Center
City Farmers Nursery
Dean's Greens
Urban Plantations
Revolution Landscape
Vineyard Grant James-
Vineyard Grant James is an up and coming vineyard and winery in Ramona. We are looking for an intern(s) to help with:
1) Design and installation of native landscaping around the tasting room and winery.
2) Help planting and maintaining a culinary garden (approx 1000sq feet)
3) Assisting and maintaiingn a 3 acre vineyard and grape harvest. 5 more acres planned for installation.
Work in a beautiful setting and relaxed atmosphere. There are plenty of opportunities to be creative and experimental.
                                                                        -Susanne Sapier, owner


First, check out their websites and if you see one that interests you please make an appointment to meet with the farm & agriculture program manager, Erin Rempala erempala@sdccd.edu to discuss requirements. Each of these work experience opportunities is a full-semester 3-unit, 16 week work experience opportunity that requires 12 hours of work per week on site.

Testimonials from business owners and internship site supervisors

"I wanted to thank you and the staff at SDCC for their dedication to the Sustainable Urban Agriculture Program at Seeds at City College.  As a business owner who relies on the availability of trained professionals in the labor force, I am pleased with the results I have seen in students who have completed your courses.  Urban agriculture is a growing business and we are desperately in need of trained workers who can hit the ground running, giving our business the competitive edge we need to be successful.  I appreciate the value of your courses and the people you are introducing into the workforce.  I wish you continued success with the program, you have my fullest support!"
-Karen Contreras, owner, Urban Plantations
"The interns that we receive from City College are a real asset to our farm. They come to us already having a very strong knowledge base in agriculture in addition to their bountiful enthusiasm for the work itself. The training they receive at City College prepares them really well for working on our farm and supplies the tools they need to continue learning and growing as farmers and gardeners."                
- Misha Johnson, Farm Manager, Wild Willow Farm and Education Center