Spannocchia’s farm internship program is dedicated to enriching the lives of participants by providing them with a unique educational experience on a community-oriented organic farm in Tuscany, Italy. Through involvement in the daily operations of Spannocchia as well as additional enrichment activities, interns learn about regenerative farming and animal care, conservation, maintenance and restoration, Italian language, and local cultural history.

• Three 3-month internship sessions are held annually: Spring, Summer, and Fall.
• Eight interns per session work alongside Italian farm staff to help run Tenuta di Spannocchia, a diversified organic farm and agritourism with roots dating back to the 13th century.
• Interns range in age and life experience, but must be between 18 and 35 years old during their session.

Since the start of the internship program over 25 years ago, Spannocchia has hosted hundreds of participants from around the world. Many of our farm interns go on to have fulfilling careers in sustainable farming, food, or environmental fields. An overwhelming majority appreciate the opportunity to explore specific career paths during their internship, while also reporting on the experience’s impact on their individual commitments to more sustainable living. Beyond the three-month internship session, we offer alumni networking opportunities to help build both personal and professional connections.

Please note: there is an activity fee to participate in our Farm Internship Program. Need-based scholarship funding is available.

For more information about all aspects of this unique program, please visit our website.