Plainsong Farm is a nine month program for young adults, ages 21-30, that offers immersive experiences and education in small-scale regenerative agriculture, spiritual practice, Christian learning, entrepreneurship and leadership, and communal living.

For Summer 2024, Plainsong Farm’s year will run May 18 to August 9.  For 2025, Plainsong’s year will run from January 26 to October 31.

Spiritual Life

As a center for farm-based discipleship, we are working to catalyze a culture of Christianity grounded in the stewardship of Creation, and to equip a generation of young leaders able to start and steward institutions at the intersection of discipleship, ecology, justice and health. Corps members spend 8 hours/week in formational activities.

Volunteering

‍The farm offers seasonal, nutrient-dense food to community members and acts as a demonstration site for hands-on environmental education.

Young adults participate in the work of the farm for 32 hours/week. They also have access to daily contemplative prayer, land based faith formation with the wider community, seasonal events, garlic planting and special events with national leaders.

A course of readings, discussions with the farm’s co-founders, program staff, and guest facilitators provide experiential learning in regenerative agriculture, justice and reconciliation, and Christian spiritual practice.

Fellows live in a shared apartment on site at the farm.

Financial Package

Due to generous support from our donors, this program is provided at no cost to participants. For 2023, Corps members will receive a $425 monthly stipend, housing, utilities, end-of-service award, health insurance, spiritual direction, and seasonal vegetables (total estimated value of $12,000)

Community

Shared outdoor spaces with one another and with the wider communities of Plainsong Farm enable the fellows to experience and extend hospitality. The farm is at hand as a space of sabbath refuge and reflection as well as weekday work.

Learn more about Plainsong Farm.