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The Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund (ASLF) seeks to cultivate and inspire the next generation of food and agriculture leaders by sponsoring one month apprenticeships on farms similar to those that Anne engaged in during her early 20’s. Participants will work full-time with a farm/production team for a 30-day immersive experience.

• Candidates will be paired with a participating farm or food business for a one month working apprenticeship as an employee of the farm or food business.
• Apprentices will participate in farming and production activities and will follow a tailored program that gives a general and overarching experience of the operation.
• Apprentices will create a Storytelling Project with support from the ASLF Team. The project can be any medium and should demonstrate the impact of your month at your host farm and why the work is important to you.

Our apprenticeship program focuses on adults over the age of 17. We encourage applications from anyone, including those who are in life or career transitions that have led them to a desire to work in food and agriculture—all will be considered so please apply! No relative experience is required. Most apprenticeships take place in July and August. To see a list of our participating farms, please visit annesaxelbylegacyfund.org/aslf-farms

Applicants should possess:

• Enthusiasm for the ASLF mission.
• A strong work ethic.
• The ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and perform physical activities as needed.
• A basic competency with word processing and spreadsheets.
• The ability to work alone on a task or take direction from peers and supervisors.
• The ability to attend safety and orientation training as required.
• Strong communication skills throughout the apprenticeship with ASLF staff including sharing photos and videos.

Work environment:

The work environment will depend on the unique host farm and the season. Participants should expect a variety of conditions and experiences on a working farm. One should be prepared to work outdoors on a variety of farm types and in variable weather conditions. Chores conducted in facilities may include a production facility such as a cheese making room, livestock barn, packing-house, cheese cave, or a pop-up retail stand at the farmers’ market.

Agreement:

Once the application and references are submitted, the ASLF Selection Committee will review the application and schedule an interview with promising candidates. Prior to final acceptance, an interview with a host farm will be scheduled and the candidate will have an opportunity to understand the scope of the farm’s program. The farm will then make a final decision. If selected, the ASLF apprentice will become an employee of the farm, and all earnings will be subject to payroll taxes and all customary deductions.

A formal agreement between the farm, the candidate and ASLF will be provided. The agreement will include the following:

• Summary of the host farm/ business.
• Outline of apprenticeship curriculum / essential duties / responsibilities.
• Contact information for all host farm personnel and ASLF Liaison.
• Orientation / welcome information / important dates and information.
• Code of conduct.

Timeline:

1. All complete applications are due by Sunday, March 15th at 11:59 PM PST.
2. Promising candidates will be contacted for a virtual interview with the ASLF Selection Committee to be scheduled between March 26th–April 8th.
3. Promising candidates will be paired with host farms for second-round interviews.
4. Acceptance into the program will be announced on or before May 1st.
5. The host farm, ASLF, and the candidate will formalize details in an apprenticeship agreement.
6. Most apprenticeships will take place in July and August 2026.
7. At the conclusion of the apprenticeship, each ASLF Apprentice will be required to share their experience through a storytelling project.

We are looking for self-motivated, capable, curious and enthusiastic individuals who are excited to work hard, live rustically, and spend a lot of time on the land with goats. We are passionate about what we do, and we are looking for interns who share our love of the natural world, have a hearty appetite for meaningful work, and an enthusiasm for sustainable ranching – coming with an open heart and mind is an important part of working and living with us. The desire to care-take land and animals is what drives us, and we are committed to continually learning and to sharing what we have learned in our 15 years of doing prescribed grazing and raising goats. Our season starts in early May with our kidding season and lasts until the end of September when our grazing contracts are complete, although there is a possibility of arriving earlier in the spring to prepare for kidding season and extending later into the fall.

Work will entail setting up portable electric fencing (net and multi-strand), understanding how to read pastures and animal behavior to know when the herd needs to be moved, participating in planning our rotational grazing, handling working dogs (herding dogs and livestock guardian dogs), herding goats on rugged terrain without fence, walking the goat herd up to 12 miles down Montana roads and highways to new grazing properties, hands-on experience with assisting and taking care of birthing goats and goat kids, milking goats, helping with butchering goats and participating in our farm-to-table fire cooking events, helping plant, tend and harvest our homestead vegetable garden, installing permanent fence, helping with a variety of ongoing construction improvements on the ranch including carpentry, stone masonry, cob building, and historic renovation.

Employer: Turner Enterprises Management, LLC
Job Title: Ranch Technician
Location: Bad River Ranch – Ft. Pierre, SD
Type: Full-Time / Salary / Exempt / Benefits-Eligible
Housing: Yes

Do you enjoy wide open spaces, and do you have a passion for preserving them? Have you dreamed of being a part of the largest and most progressive bison operation in the world? At Turner Ranches, we’re dedicated to sustainable ranching and conservation, and we’re looking for talented, like-minded individuals to be a part of our growing team.

Bad River Ranch, a pristine, 148,000-acre bison ranch located in central South Dakota, is seeking an energetic Ranch Technician who is passionate about low-stress livestock handling and innovative grazing practices.

ABOUT THE POSITION
As a Ranch Technician, your primary duties will be centered around grazing and rangeland management, bison movement and processing, and infrastructure development and maintenance. You’ll assist in managing bison herds using adaptive grazing practices across the Ranch. The ability and skills to use ATVs/UTVs to perform ranch work, including moving bison, is required.

You will also be responsible for:

• Operating and maintaining equipment, including farm machinery and construction equipment.
• Utilizing technology, including temporary fencing in a range environment.
• Assisting in the preparation of pastures (fences, water systems, forage inventory) ahead of the grazing rotation and ranch-wide as needed.
• Moving/Handling bison in the pasture and corrals using low stress techniques on foot, ATV or UTV.
• Feeding bison (hay, cake, salt, and mineral).
• Developing and maintaining fences, water sources, corrals, ranch buildings, and other ranch infrastructure.
• Performing range monitoring and grazing planning as necessary and providing monthly reports to management.
• Using a welder, plasma cutter, cutting torch, and other shop equipment safely.
• Using herbicides as appropriate and assigned for weed management.
• Watching for fires during storms, suppressing wildfires and assisting with prescribed fires as necessary.
• Vaccinating livestock using syringes and hypodermic needles or other means.
• Participating in Ranch safety programs, including safe operation of vehicles, equipment, and ATVs/UTVs.
• Handling monthly reporting of grazing activity, range health, feeding and feed inventories, fuel and maintenance logs, capital project status updates, and conservation efforts.
• Assisting with the development of plans for capital improvements.
• All other duties as assigned.

What this isn’t:

• Working on horseback.
• A management or supervisory position

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:

1. A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
2. Experience in livestock care and low-stress animal handling
3. Experience operating heavy equipment and ATVs/UTVs
4. Basic computer skills, including preparation of reports and spreadsheets
5. This position requires operation of vehicles, and you’ll need to possess a valid driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. Your driving record will need to meet the standards and requirements of the Company and the Company’s insurance provider
6. You’ll need to present documentation establishing both identity and employment authorization within three days of hire pursuant to federal law

Preferred:

1. Relevant bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources or a related field
2. Five years’ experience in production agriculture

YOUR QUALITIES

• Extreme Ownership
• Commitment to Mission and Team
• Range Management / Management Intensive Grazing (MIG) Management
• Stockmanship
• Initiative and adaptability
• Humility and ability to learn from others

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The Company offers full time employees an elite benefits package, including medical dental and vision insurance, basic life insurance, short term disability, 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid time off and paid holidays.

ACCOMMODATIONS
On-ranch, single-family housing with basic utilities (power, water, propane) will be provided subject to a Company Housing Agreement and Company policies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
On a regular basis, you can expect to:

• Stand; sit; walk; move hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Perform physical labor for extended periods of time.

On a frequent basis, you can expect to:

• Ride an ATV/UTV for extended periods of time on uneven, rough terrain and occasionally on roads and flat terrain while performing ranch duties.
• Climb ladders and pipe corrals, drag and place flood irrigation dams, climb in and out of irrigation ditches, and wade in thigh-deep flowing water.
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

On an occasional basis, you can expect to:

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

You will regularly be exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. You will frequently be exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. You will occasionally by exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and the work environment characteristics are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Accommodation inquiries must be made to the Company’s Human Resources Department for consideration.

Turner Enterprises Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free/Drug-Free Workplace.

For more information, visit www.tedturner.com.

Assistant Flower Manager, Green Tractor Farm – La Cienega, NM

Green Tractor Farm, a diversified, certified organic family farm in La Cienega, is seeking an Assistant Flower Manager to support our cut-flower program and vegetable production. This position works independently and with the farm owners to ensure high-quality production, efficient workflows, and beautiful products for market and other customers. The ideal candidate is organized, motivated, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

Flower Production & Management

• Assist with seeding, transplanting, bed prep, weeding, trellising, and general flower-field maintenance
• Support harvest operations, including quality assessment, bunching, and post-harvest care
• Monitor crop health, irrigation needs, and pest/disease issues and report to farm owners

Field Work

• Participate in general farm field tasks as needed (vegetable support, greenhouse work, irrigation, etc.)
• Operate basic farm tools and equipment safely

Market Duties

• Assist with weekly market prep, including harvesting, bunching, labeling, and packing
• Work the farmers market when assigned: customer service, sales, display setup/breakdown

Wash/Pack (Occasional)

• Help with washing, sorting, and packing produce and flowers during peak times
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the wash/pack area

Qualifications

• Previous farm or horticulture experience preferred but not required
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Comfortable with fast-paced, physical work (lifting up to ~40 lbs, standing for long periods)
• Strong communication skills and reliability

The Aznoe Farm Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations to ensure successful implementation of the farm plan and production schedule. The role includes growing, organizing, teaching, and helping the farm become an inviting and educational space for interns, volunteers, and the broader community. You will work closely with Gathering Ground staff and play a key role in both farm production and public engagement activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute daily farm operations to meet production goals
• Lead and support Gathering Ground’s educational and outreach programs, including:Internship training, Farm tours, Farmers market participation. Seminars and community events
• Supervise interns and volunteers
• Collaborate with Gathering Ground Staff to develop farm plan and marketing strategies

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work from March–November on a remote but beautiful island
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in production agriculture/horticulture OR a degree in agricultural sciences plus 2 years applied experience
• Enthusiasm and experience with organic and sustainable systems
• Interest in mentoring interns
• Strong planning and communication skills
• Self-starter able to take projects from vision to completion
• Valid driver’s license
• Physical ability to perform farm tasks, sometimes in inclement weather
• Experience operating and maintaining farm equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience in applied agriculture (e.g., entomology, soil science, irrigation, organic systems, marketing/economics)
• Familiarity with USDA NOP standards
• Experience in seed production or animal husbandry
• Kite flying

About Aznoe Farm:

• Farm House: housing for interns, the Farm Manager, House Manager, and guests; Gathering Ground office; meeting space; shared kitchen
• Outdoor Kitchen: wood-fired oven, rotisserie, stove; meeting/event space
• Shop: garage, storage, walk-in cooler
• Fenced Garden: 1.2-acre space with irrigation, 20×100 high tunnel, small tunnel, vegetable wash area
• Greenhouse & Storage Quonset: unheated, 1,800 sq ft
• Pasture: 20 acres, unfenced
• Woods: 7 acres

Request for Proposal (RFP) for Four Corners Regional Coordinator: Independent Contractor Position

RMFU is seeking a Four Corners Regional Coordinator to support our membership growth and advocacy work in Southwest Colorado and Northwest New Mexico. This coordinator will work with our existing Four Corners Farmers and Ranchers and Northern Navajo Farmers and Ranchers Union chapters.

Location

The Four Corners Regional Coordinator may be based anywhere in Southwest Colorado or Northwest New Mexico and is expected to travel throughout these regions for engagement and organizing work. Additional travel throughout broader Colorado and New Mexico may be periodically requested or offered.

Purpose of Position
Rocky Mountain Farmers Union is seeking a dynamic contractor to serve as Four Corners Regional Coordinator. This role is ideal for a self-starter with strong community ties, a passion for rural advocacy, and a flexible schedule. The position could be well designed to supplement existing work in agriculture. The coordinator will focus on furthering the efforts and mission of RMFU out in the field – by assisting existing or developing local RMFU chapters, recruiting and retaining members, planning and executing membership gatherings in their region, supporting and attending local agricultural events, and generally building stronger connections between RMFU and rural agricultural communities. The Four Corners Regional Coordinator will be supported to work independently and supplementary to the broader Membership Department of RMFU.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Membership Growth & Engagement
  • Identify and recruit prospective members through outreach, referrals, and events
• Cultivate relationships with existing members to encourage retention
  • Maintain basic familiarity with and share information about RMFU programs, benefits, and advocacy efforts
  • Track and communicate issues that local members are facing to the broader team
• Working with Local RMFU Chapters
  • Assist existing chapters in collaboration with their local leadership teams through consistent communication, support, and guidance
  • Develop and establish new chapters as growth allows
• Local Events & Community Presence
  • Coordinate educational or social events to build member involvement
  • Support chapter leadership in hosting local meetings and events
  • Represent RMFU at local meetings, fairs, farmers markets, and ag gatherings
• Reporting & Communication
  • Track outreach and engagement activities
  • Share regular updates with RMFU staff on trends, challenges, and opportunities in the region
  • Remain in contact with RMFU’s Membership Department and state office, including via email, virtual conference calls, and staff/contractor meetings
• Promote the philosophy, policy, benefits and membership growth of RMFU.
• Keep informed about the organization and programs of The Farmers’ Educational and Co‑operative Union of America (“National Farmers Union”) and their relationship to RMFU.
• Conduct your business affairs in a highly responsible and reputable manner designed to further the interests of RMFU and its members.
• Be an active participant on the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union team.

Required Qualifications

• Possess an understanding of agricultural and rural issues in your region.
• Ability to advocate for a position that you may not personally agree with.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in interpersonal, group, and public settings.
• Excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills using a collaborative approach.
• Good administrative aptitude, including computer skills with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong listening, facilitating, and relationship-building skills.
• Creative thinker with the ability to generate innovative ideas, to elicit participation, to seek out new partnerships and opportunities, and build trust.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and communicate efficiently with RMFU staff.
• Valid Driver’s License and willingness to travel throughout Colorado and New Mexico.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union and its mission.
• Experience working on a farm or ranch.

Independent Contractor Position

RMFU is seeking a New Mexico/San Luis Valley Regional Coordinator to support our membership growth and advocacy work in Northern, Central, and Eastern New Mexico, as well as the San Luis Valley region of Southern Colorado. This coordinator will work with our existing San Luis Valley Farmers Union, Northern New Mexico Farmers Union, and Quay County Farmers Union chapters, and support expansion of new chapters.

Location

The New Mexico/San Luis Valley Regional Coordinator may be based anywhere in Northern New Mexico and is expected to travel throughout Central, Northern, and Eastern New Mexico as well as the San Luis Valley of Colorado for engagement and organizing work. Additional travel throughout broader Colorado and New Mexico may be periodically requested or offered.

Purpose of Position

Rocky Mountain Farmers Union is seeking a dynamic contractor to serve as New Mexico/San Luis Valley Regional Coordinator. This role is ideal for a self-starter with strong community ties, a passion for rural advocacy, and a flexible schedule. The position could be well designed to supplement existing work in agriculture. The coordinator will focus on furthering the efforts and mission of RMFU out in the field – by assisting existing or developing local RMFU chapters, recruiting and retaining members, planning and executing membership gatherings in their region, supporting and attending local agricultural events, and generally building stronger connections between RMFU and rural agricultural communities. The New Mexico/San Luis Valley Regional Coordinator will be supported to work independently and supplementary to the broader Membership Department of RMFU.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Membership Growth & Engagement
  • Identify and recruit prospective members through outreach, referrals, and events
• Cultivate relationships with existing members to encourage retention
  • Maintain basic familiarity with and share information about RMFU programs, benefits, and advocacy efforts
  • Track and communicate issues that local members are facing to the broader team
• Working with Local RMFU Chapters
  • Assist existing chapters in collaboration with their local leadership teams through consistent communication, support, and guidance
  • Develop and establish new chapters as growth allows
• Local Events & Community Presence
  • Coordinate educational or social events to build member involvement
  • Support chapter leadership in hosting local meetings and events
  • Represent RMFU at local meetings, fairs, farmers markets, and ag gatherings
• Reporting & Communication
  • Track outreach and engagement activities
  • Share regular updates with RMFU staff on trends, challenges, and opportunities in the region
  • Remain in contact with RMFU’s Membership Department and state office, including via email, virtual conference calls, and staff/contractor meetings
• Promote the philosophy, policy, benefits and membership growth of RMFU.
• Keep informed about the organization and programs of The Farmers’ Educational and Co‑operative Union of America (“National Farmers Union”) and their relationship to RMFU.
• Conduct your business affairs in a highly responsible and reputable manner designed to further the interests of RMFU and its members.
• Be an active participant on the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union team.

Required Qualifications

• Possess an understanding of agricultural and rural issues in your region.
• Ability to advocate for a position that you may not personally agree with.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in interpersonal, group, and public settings.
• Excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills using a collaborative approach.
• Good administrative aptitude, including computer skills with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong listening, facilitating, and relationship-building skills.
• Creative thinker with the ability to generate innovative ideas, to elicit participation, to seek out new partnerships and opportunities, and build trust.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and communicate efficiently with RMFU staff.
• Valid Driver’s License and willingness to travel throughout New Mexico and Colorado.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union and its mission.
• Experience working on a farm or ranch.

Request for Proposal (RFP) for Southeast Colorado Regional Coordinator: Independent Contractor Position
RMFU is seeking a Southeast Colorado Regional Coordinator to support our membership growth, advocacy work, and expansion of new chapter(s) primarily across Huerfano, Otero, Bent, Prowers, Las Animas, and Baca counties.

Location
The Southeast Colorado Regional Coordinator may be based anywhere in Southeast Colorado is expected to travel throughout this region for engagement and organizing work. Additional travel throughout broader Colorado may be periodically requested or offered.

Purpose of Position
Rocky Mountain Farmers Union is seeking a dynamic contractor to serve as Southeast Colorado Regional Coordinator. This role is ideal for a self-starter with strong community ties, a passion for rural advocacy, and a flexible schedule. The position could be well designed to supplement existing work in agriculture. The coordinator will focus on furthering the efforts and mission of RMFU out in the field – by assisting existing or developing local RMFU chapters, recruiting and retaining members, planning and executing membership gatherings in their region, supporting and attending local agricultural events, and generally building stronger connections between RMFU and rural agricultural communities. The Southeast Colorado Regional Coordinator will be supported to work independently and supplementary to the broader Membership Department of RMFU, attending regularly scheduled virtual meetings with the full team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Membership Growth & Engagement
  • Identify and recruit prospective members through outreach, referrals, and events
• Cultivate relationships with existing members to encourage retention
  • Maintain basic familiarity with and share information about RMFU programs, benefits, and advocacy efforts
  • Track and communicate issues that local members are facing to the broader team
• Develop and Establish Local RMFU Chapters
  • Recruit and empower members to take on local chapter leadership roles through consistent communication, support, and guidance
  • Establish new local RMFU chapter(s) as growth allows
• Local Events & Community Presence
  • Coordinate educational or social events to build member involvement
  • Support chapter leadership in hosting local chapter meetings and events
  • Represent RMFU at local meetings, fairs, farmers markets, and ag gatherings
• Reporting & Communication
  • Track outreach and engagement activities
  • Share regular updates with RMFU staff on trends, challenges, and opportunities in the region
  • Remain in contact with RMFU’s Membership Department and state office, including via email, virtual conference calls and staff/contractor meetings
• Promote the philosophy, policy, benefits, and membership growth of RMFU.
• Keep informed about the organization and programs of The Farmers’ Educational and Co‑operative Union of America (“National Farmers Union”) and their relationship to RMFU.
• Conduct your business affairs in a highly responsible and reputable manner designed to further the interests of RMFU and its members.
• Be an active participant on the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union team.

Required Qualifications

• Possess an understanding of agricultural and rural issues in your region.
• Ability to advocate for a position that you may not personally agree with.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in interpersonal, group, and public settings.
• Excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills using a collaborative approach.
• Good administrative aptitude, including computer skills with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong listening, facilitating, and relationship-building skills.
• Creative thinker with the ability to generate innovative ideas, to elicit participation, to seek out new partnerships and opportunities, and build trust.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and communicate efficiently with RMFU staff.
• Valid Driver’s License and willingness to travel throughout Colorado

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union and its mission.
• Experience working on a farm or ranch.

The Ranch Foreman leads daily operations to build a profitable livestock business in balance with the surrounding ecosystem. This hands-on role involves caring for livestock (cattle and bison), maintaining and building infrastructure, while supporting native wildlife and plants through regenerative practices. You will work closely with the ranch manager and ownership to design and implement projects across the 10,000 acre ranch.

We’re looking for someone who is open-minded, curious, collaborative, and driven. They strive to develop a holistic understanding of a problem space and actively seek out both traditional and new solutions to problems. They’re especially energized by regenerative agriculture principles and low-stress livestock management. The ideal candidate has the ability and desire to grow into the ranch manager role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cattle and bison operations, including daily care (grazing, herding, watering, feeding) in alignment with regenerative ag practices and low-stress handling methods.
• Maintain paddocks and ranch fencing, including high-tensile electric fence, portable electric fencing, and barbed wire.
• Assist with road repairs and general maintenance across the ranch.
• Operate ranch equipment, including ATVs, trucks, and tractors.
• Seasonally manage flood irrigation systems.
• Sort, haul, and handle livestock for tagging, vaccinations, and finishing programs.
• Collaborate with the Ranch Manager and ownership to develop and execute livestock strategies, infrastructure improvements, and sustainable practices.
• Implement and uphold safety protocols, ensuring compliance with ranch policies and holistic management principles.
• Apply herbicide as needed using tractors/ATVs to manage pasture health and invasive species. Develop practices to reduce the need for chemical controls.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant ranch experience including at least 1 year managing 100+ animals.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States and a valid driver’s license.

The Farm Education & Production Manager oversees day-to-day garden and crop field operations, leads education programs and volunteers, helps facilitate therapeutic and farmer-training programs, and supports general farm and livestock systems. We are seeking a candidate excited to grow with this position as our organization expands. This role blends hands-on farm work with program facilitation, leadership, and collaboration with the
Farm Directors.

Reports to: Farm Directors (Cameron Genter & Daphne Kingsley)

Responsibilities

1. Garden & Field Crop Production (Approx. 40%)

• Work with Farm Directors to design garden and crop plan for seasons programming
• Lead up planting, cultivation, and harvest of field crops
• Manage Greenhouse propagation and seed starts
• Manage all production of education gardens—medicinal herbs, vegetables, flowers, and perennials
• Manage and implement Garden and Crop field irrigation systems
• Collaborate with Farm Directors to design and implement garden and cropping systems that incorporate working animals (oxen and horses) into the tillage, cultivation and harvesting of crops.

2. Education, Farmer Training, Mental Health Programs & Volunteer Facilitation (Approx. 35%)

• Co-facilitate Farm summer camps and lead up garden education curriculum
• Lead and support farm tours, workshops, therapeutic farm sessions, and teen programs
• Collaborate with educators and mental health practitioners to integrate meaningful farm tasks into therapeutic and educational experiences
• Uphold a safe, inclusive, supportive environment for healing, learning, and skill-building
• Develop seasonal projects aligned with educational and therapeutic goals
• Lead and facilitate volunteer days, including task planning, instruction, supervision, and creating a positive, mission-aligned experience

3. General Farm Operations (Approx. 25%)

• Supervise and mentor seasonal staff, interns, and volunteers
• Assist with seasonal pasture irrigation (May–July)
• Manage pastured poultry operations, including daily maintenance and grazing systems
• Assist with pastured pigs daily management and pasture rotations
• Assist dairy operations, including milking, chores, and grazing support
• Support general livestock operations and chores as needed

Qualifications

Required:

• 2+ years hands-on farming and gardening experience at a management level
• Experience leading or facilitating farm education for youth or adults
• Experience growing vegetables, flowers, and medicinal herbs
• Experience setting up, operating and maintaining irrigation systems
• Experience with livestock care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead diverse groups on the farm, including volunteers
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather and lift 50+ lbs regularly
• Reliability, organization, adaptability
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred:

• Experience in outdoor education, youth development, therapeutic programs, or farm-based mental health services
• Experience mentoring interns or apprentices
• Background in dairy, grazing systems, regenerative, or Biodynamic agriculture
• Leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience coordinating or leading volunteers

Most Important: A desire to grow with this position and contribute to the farm’s expanding educational, therapeutic, and farmer-training mission

Schedule & Compensation
Position Type: Full-time, year-round
Start Date: March 2026

Schedule: This is an hourly position with a variable schedule that adjusts based on seasonal demands and programmatic needs.

• Typically 5–6 days per week, including some weekends
• Average 35–45 hours per week, with peak season from May–October
• Work hours may increase during planting, harvest, and special programs, and decrease
  during the off-season
• Daily start and end times may vary

Piedmont Pasture Company (PPC) is seeking an experienced and ambitious Land & Livestock Farmer for our regenerative grazing operation across multiple leased properties in the Upper Valley region. This position requires a versatile agricultural professional who can manage daily grazing operations, equipment maintenance, fencing infrastructure, and animal husbandry across a growing enterprise.

Working closely with the owner, the Land & Livestock Farmer will be integral to implementing intensive rotational grazing plans for our grass-fed beef herd using portable fencing and GPS collar technology. They will manage daily operations to support efficiency, profitability, and our commitment to regenerative agriculture principles. The ideal candidate will have interest in facilitating multi-species grazing operations as we work to add sheep and goats to our future rotation.

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing operation at an early stage (70+ head cattle, 150+ acres leased pasture). As PPC expands its land base, herd, and market, there will be significant room for the right candidate to take on increasing responsibility with commensurate growth in compensation. Unlike larger operations where roles are narrowly defined, this position offers the ability to participate in the full process—from grazing planning and pasture management through market development and direct sales.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Manage daily grazing operations

• Implement intensive rotational grazing to optimize pasture and animal health
• Install, maintain, and move temporary electric fencing for paddock rotations
• Monitor and utilize GPS collar technology to track and facilitate herd movements
• Coordinate livestock movements and transfers between leases and home farm
• Maintain water systems and ensure adequate livestock access across all sites

2. Manage livestock enterprises

• General animal husbandry including feeding, health monitoring, and winter care
• Implement health and vaccination protocols; assess individual animal condition
• Support low-stress animal handling during movements, loading, and transport
• Assist with calving and breeding program

3. Infrastructure & Equipment

• Maintain high-tensile and portable electric fencing systems in good working order
• Organize and execute equipment maintenance: greasing, lubrication, etc.
• Operate tractors, ATVs, trailers, and other farm equipment safely
• Maintain water infrastructure including lines, tanks, and seasonal systems
  • Support pasture improvement projects including brush cutting and seed drilling

4. Administration & Communication

• Collect and record grazing data to support management decisions
• Maintain positive relationships with landowner partners
• Participate in operational planning and team communication
• Support documentation of pasture conditions and herd performance

Skills and Qualifications

1. Essential Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years production scale experience with cattle and/or small ruminants
• Demonstrated experience with rotational or managed intensive grazing systems
• Experience with electric fencing and livestock water systems
• Proven ability to work independently and manage daily operations responsibly

2. Technical Skills & Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate tractors, ATVs, trailers, and basic farm equipment
• Ability to assess and troubleshoot basic equipment problems
• Ability to work across multiple farm sites daily — valid driver’s license essential
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly, work outside in adverse weather
• Willingness to work extended hours during critical periods, respond to emergencies
• Comfort with technology (e.g. GPS systems, smartphone apps, and basic data entry)

3. Personal Attributes

• Passion for regenerative agriculture, soil health, and ecological land management
• Self-starter able to work independently and solve problems creatively
• Strong work ethic with ability to maintain consistent pace throughout each day
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive working relationships
• Versatile working style able to adapt to seasonal changes in workload
• Open to learning new techniques for livestock and land management

Oak Spring Garden Foundation is now accepting applications for three full-time seasonal farm crew members to work on our Biocultural Conservation Farm. These positions will begin early March 2026 through November 2026. Application review will begin early January, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.

The selected individuals will work at the Oak Spring Garden Foundation’s Biocultural Conservation Farm (BCCF) to assist with the production of vegetables to be used on-site for our small Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), and to be donated to local food banks. These positions are ideally suited to those with a passion for food and farming and who are looking to gain hands-on experience with small-scale, ecological farming practices. Previous experience working on a farm for this position is preferred but not required.

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week) with some weekend and evening hours to begin in early March 2026 and end in November 2026

Location: Upperville, VA; The Oak Spring estate is located in rural northern Virginia, 15 minutes from the nearest town and approximately 1 hour west of DC.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work closely with the Biocultural Conservation Farm (BCCF) team in all farm-related responsibilities, to include:

• Proper care and ongoing maintenance of the production fields, production greenhouse and hoop house, seed-saving and utility plant plots, cold frames, native pollinator plots, appropriate trees and open spaces.
• Actively participating in all facets of small-scale food production including: bed preparation, planting, watering, weeding, pruning, spreading compost, mulching and propagation of cultivated species.
• Harvesting, washing, packing, weighing, and delivering of fruits and vegetables.
• Managing CSA pick-up in rotation with the rest of the team.
• Maintaining a clean and safe workplace within shared indoor spaces (wash/pack, greenhouses, garage, etc.). Maintenance to include: sweeping, mopping, cleaning and sanitizing of tabletop surfaces, harvest bins and tools, sinks, wash tubs, etc.
• Assist with the maintenance of the seed-saving and utility plant plots (bed preparation, planting, weeding, watering, harvesting and cleaning of seed, etc.)
• Assist in the proper care of our pastured poultry flock to include: feeding, changing water, collecting eggs, turning the flock in and out, observing for injuries or illnesses, etc. This may also include assisting in the processing the birds for meat (optional).
• Work a full weekend in a 6-8-week rotation with the team, March – November. Weekend duties include taking care of chickens, managing field and greenhouse irrigation, light harvesting (depending on season), mowing, weeding, etc.
• Willingness to learn the use of light and heavy equipment and exercise safety precautions when using. Equipment may include: farm pick-up trucks, a BCS two-wheel walk-behind tractor, weed-eaters, leaf blowers, riding lawn mower, etc.
• Willingness to assist in any OSGF and/or farm-related ticketed events as needed. These will include at least two farm-to-table dinners and a fall farm festival day, however, other events may be required. Events will be communicated well in advance.
• Engaging with the BCCF volunteers while they are here for their weekly shifts in a positive and welcoming manner. Assisting in answering their questions and demonstrating proper techniques for the assigned task.
• Assist in sharing photography with the OSGF Communications Team.
• Other projects as assigned by the Biocultural Conservation Farm Director.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated interest and passion for food and farming. Experience working on a farm/university farm/market garden/etc. is a plus.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of working outside, in varied weather conditions (including extreme heat and cold, rain, snow, humidity) in a working farm setting.
• Ability to do repetitive tasks for long periods of time (e.g., weeding, mulching, etc)
• Ability to work quickly, efficiently and thoroughly in every assigned task.
• Ability to work independently and also as part of a team.
• Excellent time-management, communication and organizational skills.
• Dependable, collaborative and supportive team player.
• Ability and willingness to operate machinery.
• Must have physical stamina to participate in rigorous outdoor activities.
• Ability to exhibit safe and responsible conduct in outdoor environments.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pound
• Must have a valid driver’s Position requires operation of an OSGF vehicle or farm machinery.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from OSGF.

Seasonal: Spring-Fall 2026 flexible start date)

Location: Travel primarily Western USA & some Telework (Spring training is in Fort Collins, CO)

Deadline: Position is open until filled

Position Description:

We are seeking a Plant ID & Forage Specialist to join our team of land managers and ecosystem service resource specialists working on domestic and international land management projects. This individual will receive on the job training in at least two rangeland and/or soil monitoring methods and will lead all aspects of plant identification for the team. This position includes extensive travel within the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain region, with potential travel to other regions.

The SnapLands Plant ID & Forage Specialist will conduct rangeland monitoring and data entry to support land managers striving to sustain or achieve regenerative status across a variety of landscapes – open forests, sagebrush steppes, short-grass prairies, and riparian areas.

Success in this role requires a passion for plant identification and helping others understand land health. Your contributions will be instrumental in supporting managers in achieving their land management goals. This position offers opportunities for professional growth with a strong emphasis on rangeland monitoring. As part of a rapidly expanding team, this position also provides an opportunity to grow with the company and take on additional projects.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Identify common plants to the species level in both field and lab settings.
• Timely and relevant field data collection and management for effective reporting to clients.
• Assist in planning and collecting rangeland monitoring data, including scheduling, travel, and equipment management.
• Help coordinate, organize, and execute field days on ranches.
• Provide feedback and solicit additional information and clarification as necessary to clients and teammates.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• Expertise in identifying common plants to the species level using a dichotomous key.
• Professional communication (oral and written) with team members and rural land and livestock management.
• Bring a professional and positive attitude to all aspects of your work.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing conditions and to service clients’ and scheduling needs.
• Computer and technology literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint & Google Drive)
• Enjoyment of traveling in diverse terrain and respecting diverse peoples of all demographics.
• Ability to travel away from home for extended periods, such as 2-weeks or more.
• Work proficient and professionally while kneeling, lifting over 50 pounds, walking long distances, and working long days outside in varying weather conditions.
• Proficiency in using GPS or mobile devices to navigate terrain when out of service.
• Confidently navigate vast, backcountry terrain using ATVs or 4-wheel drive vehicles.
• Positive, Self-motivated problem-solving, team-player mentality and a strong work ethic.
• Self-discipline, strong organization, acute attention to detail, and punctuality.

Preferred but not required:

• Wilderness first aid, extensive camping experience, or the like.
• Ranching experience and/or comfort in rural settings.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of a drug test.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Satisfactory results from a background check.
• Willingness to use personal vehicle for client-related travel. Mileage reimbursed according to IRS rate.

General Technician

Seasonal: Spring-Fall 2026 (flexible start date)

Location: Travel primarily Western USA & some remote work (Spring training in Fort Collins, CO)

Deadline: Position is open until filled

Position Description:
Our Rangeland Data & Stewardship Specialists are essential to our team and conduct rangeland monitoring and data entry to support land managers striving to sustain or achieve regenerative status across a variety of landscapes – open forests, sagebrush steppes, short-grass prairies, and riparian areas. All technicians will be trained in and practice two separately established rangeland monitoring methods.

Rangeland Data & Stewardship Specialists travel extensively within the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain region, with potential travel to other regions. Your contributions will be instrumental in supporting managers in achieving their land management goals. This entry-level position offers opportunities for professional growth with a strong emphasis on rangeland monitoring. As part of a rapidly expanding team, this position also provides an opportunity to grow with the company and take on additional projects.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Collect and manage field data for effective reporting to clients.
• Assist with planning rangeland monitoring excursions, including scheduling, travel, and equipment management.
• Help coordinate and execute field days, including navigating across large ranches
• Provide feedback and solicit additional information and clarification as necessary to ranchers and SnapLands staff.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• Professional communication (oral and written) with team members and rural land and livestock managers.
• Bring a friendly, adaptive and professional attitude to all aspects of your work.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing conditions and to service clients and scheduling needs
• Computer and technology literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint & Google Drive).
• Enjoyment of traveling in diverse terrain and respecting diverse peoples of all demographics.
• Ability to travel away from home for extended periods, such as 2-weeks or more.
• Work proficiently and professionally while kneeling, lifting over 50 pounds, walking long distances, and working long days outside in varying weather conditions.
• Proficiency in using GPS or mobile devices to navigate terrain when out of service.
• Confidently navigate vast, backcountry terrain using ATVs or 4-wheel drive vehicles.
• Positive, Self-motivated problem-solving, team-player mentality and a strong work ethic.
• Self-discipline, strong organization, acute attention to detail, and punctuality.

Preferred but not required:

• Wilderness first aid, extensive camping experience, or the like.
• Ranching experience and/or comfortability in rural settings.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of a drug test.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Satisfactory results from a criminal background check.
• Willingness to use personal vehicle for client-related travel. Mileage reimbursed according to IRS rate.

Shepherds Brook Farms (SBF) is seeking an experienced Farm Manager for our diversified livestock enterprises currently in production across 1000+ acres in Vermont’s Upper Valley region. This position requires a versatile agricultural professional who can manage multiple interconnected operations including rotational grazing and feedlot beef finishing, cow-calf production, pasture and cropland management, and commercial sheep/lamb enterprises. The ideal candidate will coordinate operations across all SBF farm properties (each with unique production goals and management systems) while maintaining efficiency, profitability, and animal welfare standards for the broader organization.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Manage multi-site farm operations

• Develop and implement integrated farm operational plans and standard operating procedures
• Balance allocation of equipment, labor, and supplies between properties/operations
• Maintain farm infrastructure, facilities, and pastures to highest professional standards
• Coordinate livestock movements and transfers between properties
• Manage farm level data collection to support management decision making

2. Manage livestock enterprises

• Manage complete sheep production cycle from breeding through market-ready lamb
• Manage cow-calf operations including breeding, calving, calf health and weaning, yearling development, brood cow maintenance, and transfer of feeders to finishing
• Implement comprehensive health and vaccination protocols across all species and production systems
• Manage annual forage production optimized for both sheep and cattle

3. Farm business development

• Participate in hiring, training, and supervising farm staff
• Support management in development of farm budgets, reports, and forecasts
• Manage inventory of livestock supplies, feed, and agricultural inputs
• Organize and execute timely on-farm equipment and machinery maintenance
• Support development and execution of marketing strategy

Regenerative Grazier/Herder – Full-Time Position (Immediate Start) Seeking an experienced grazier for a grain-free, Organic-Certified regenerative farm in northern Virginia. Manage 400+ acres of pasture and woodland (plus 200+ leased acres) for multi-species livestock: cattle, sheep, pastured pork, and poultry. Must hold a college degree or accredited grazing program certification; 2+ years in adaptive pasture management (grasses, legumes, forbs) and grain-free livestock nutrition strongly preferred. Goal: Optimization of Soil Health and productivity using livestock. Essential skills, or willingness to learn: low-stress livestock handling, vaccination/healthcare, trailering, machinery operation, and fence/infrastructure maintenance. Direct-to-consumer marketing and sales experience highly valued. Team-oriented, hands-on collaborator required. Direct Report to CEO.

We are looking for a Dairy Processing Specialist who takes pride in producing high-quality, nutrient-dense food with intention and precision. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on detail, values cleanliness as second nature, and understands that making good food is both an art and a science. If you have a discerning palate, an eye for presentation, and the drive to improve systems and processes, we’d love to hear from you.

This is more than a job — it’s a contribution to a food system that respects the land, the animals, and the people we feed.

Core Responsibilities:

• Make and package raw grass-fed butter, yogurt, kefir, and many other dairy products with extreme attention to cleanliness and detail.
• Bottle milk with great attention to cleanliness and sanitation
• Prepare and package a variety of artisanal food products including bone broth
• Stock and organize products in walk in freezer for extended periods of time
• Maintain sanitary workspaces throughout production — cleanliness is non-negotiable.
• Adapt to each batch — understanding that artisan food isn’t a formula but a living process.
• Assist with chicken butchering and processing tasks as needed.
• Wash, sanitize, and maintain dishes and tools — a key part of the workflow.
• Label, stock, and display products with aesthetic and accuracy in mind.

Who You Are:

• Clean and organized — you naturally keep spaces tidy and processes sharp.
• Comfortable working solo and managing your time well.
• Precise, focused, and attentive to detail — nothing escapes your notice.
• Enjoy hands-on work and don’t shy away from cold, physical tasks.
• Passionate about quality food and know (or want to learn) what makes it truly nourishing.
• Able to lift 40 pounds and be on your feet for extended periods.
• Flexible and responsive — you can adapt quickly and handle feedback constructively.
• Curious and creative — always wondering how things could be better or different.
• Understand or are willing to learn the “why” behind food values: pasture-raised, soy/corn-free, grass-fed vs. grass-finished, etc.
• Comfortable talking with customers and representing the spirit of the farm/business.
• Familiar with Whole30, keto, carnivore, or other intentional food protocols (or willing to learn).
• Familiar with (or excited to learn) the basics of food science — fermentation, preservation, and beyond.
• Tech-friendly — capable with spreadsheets, digital thermometers, labeling systems, and food safety records.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience in food production, food safety, or commercial kitchens.
• Knowledge of cheesemaking, fermentation, or meat processing.

The Bigger Picture:

You’ll be working in a small, family-run business committed to regenerative agriculture, ethical food production, and serving our community with integrity and transparency. We’re looking for someone who wants to be part of something deeper — someone who believes food should be clean, beautiful, nourishing, and rooted in respect for nature.

Farmhand Wanted at Ojo Conejo Micro Dairy
Ojo Conejo is a small, grass-fed Jersey dairy nestled off the High Road to Taos in Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. We’re seeking 1-2 reliable, motivated, hands-on farmhands to join our team and help care for our beloved herd.

Responsibilities include:

• Mucking stalls and general barn care
• Feeding and watering animals
• Assisting with milking (not daily)
• Hay runs, milk deliveries, and general farm errands
• Tending to chicken flock and cleaning their coop
• Ability to lift at least 50lbs

This is a part-time position, and pay depends on experience and ability.
Full-time position available for the right fit.

We’re looking to hire 1-2 people for the position and require a drug-free work environment, including no cannabis use or microdosing.
Tobacco and moderate, aware alcohol use are not an issue.

If you value hard work, fresh air, good food, and the rhythms of farm life, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more about us at www.ojoconejo.com and get in touch to set up an interview.