Company description

We are looking to hire a paid internship position. We are a regenerative farm with an organic certification. We use intensive rotational grazing with a large herd of Dorper Sheep through a 200-acre pecan orchard. We also promote the health benefits of pecans as the most nutritious food and Pecans are the simplest answer to any kind of health problem, which they truly are. We provide on-site housing. We are looking for an individual who is truly passionate about farming with animals and using regenerative practices. We also require that you have your own form of transportation. The length of the internship position is one year.  The internship is paid at $15 per hour because that is all that we can afford at this point in time. Our farm was founded in 2016 and the Pecan trees are slowly going into production but our harvests have been very small. We are also in the proccess of marketing Pecans direct to consumers via podcasts and the internet in general. Any help and skills we can get from you in helping with marketing is appreciated. We are located at 540 Ponderosa Rd Bastrop TX 78602 about 40 minutes east of Austin TX. The summers get very hot over here and we still have to work outside and get work done during our hot summers. We dont use any harmful chemicals or toxins on our farm. The farm is thriving with lif there are insects everywhere. The farm is located on the Colorado River. Please do not hesitate to reach out to find out more about this internship opportunity. In Gratitude, Kenneth and Sebastian.

Internship description

The work includes rotating the Dorper sheep herd to different areas of the property, monitoring for insects during certain times of the year, taking leaf samples, harvesting and cleaning pecans, and keeping records of activities and inputs used at the farm. Preparing fertilizer concoctions based on leaf analysis and spraying the pecan trees during the growing season. Taking in online orders for pecans and shipping them out to customers.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

August 15, 2024