What is DIG?

Durham Interns in Gardening

Where Teens Grow Food—and Grow into Leaders

DIG is a youth-driven, urban farming and leadership development program. This program is available to currently enrolled high school students.

Each summer, DIG interns take on real work that matters. Teens don’t just learn about food systems—they actively grow, harvest, and distribute fresh food while building the skills, confidence, and leadership our community needs. DIG crew work together to accomplish meaningful work that impacts their community, such as maintaining the garden, managing the market garden and farm stand, participating in workshops, cooking healthy meals for one another, increasing food access in their neighborhoods, and engaging in leadership and team building activities.

Growing Skills That Last Beyond the Garden

Real Skills. Real Impact. Real Growth.

  • Build workforce-ready skills by growing and harvesting food that supports fresh food access in Durham

  • Contribute to a working urban farm that produces food for the community and local distribution

  • Gain hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship

  • Develop leadership, confidence, and resilience through meaningful, team-based work

  • Learn responsibility and accountability by showing up consistently and completing real work with real outcomes

  • Strengthen communication and collaboration skills in a supportive, youth-driven environment

  • Practice problem-solving and adaptability while working in real-world conditions

  • Connect their work to a larger purpose—improving food access and strengthening community health

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  • "The best parts were just being together, everyone feeling comfortable in their environment, making sure everyone gets the experience to learn something and carry it forward in life."

    DIG Summer 2024 Intern

  • "The best part of being part of DIG is the opportunity to contribute to the community and personal growth."

    DIG Summer 2024 Intern

  • "The most valuable lesson I learned from the DIG Program was the rewarding experience of starting my morning with outdoor productivity."

    DIG Summer 2024 Intern

  • "My most valuable takeaway in the DIG program taught me a lot about hard work and that good things take time."

    -summer 2024 intern

Interested?

DIG Crew Members will work outside in most weather, tending our vegetable beds, harvesting produce, packing produce bags, and preparing their own meals!

To learn more and apply, email info@seedsnc.org with “DIG Internship” in the subject line.