Dairy/Ranch/Farm Hand
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
If interested, please email tooele.valley.ranch.hand@gmail.com a resume & brief description of why we’d be a good fit.
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Our ideal ranch hand would love plants & animals; love work of the physically demanding variety; love being outside – rain or shine / freezing or scorching; love cleanliness & organization; and have a passion for clean food, regenerative agriculture, and growing healthy animals, humans & ecosystems.
Typical daily tasks: feeding, watering & bedding animals; grinding & mixing feed; irrigation; moving electric fencing; milking & bottling milk; cleaning milk bottles & equipment; cheesemaking; collecting & packaging eggs.
Requirements: desire to work hard – really hard – in service of beautiful animals & clean food; a joy-full attitude – pleasant to be around; ability to lift & carry 5 gallon buckets full of water & throw hay; manual dexterity for handling octopus-like milk machine & wresting pliers/wire for fencing repair; meticulousness in food preparation & packaging; tough as nails; kind as a momma; committed to excellence.
Bonus skills: experience with tractors & trailers; fence construction; and horsemanship.
Hours: 60 hrs/week.
Compensation: $30k/year, full benefits, housing inc. utilities, no house pets, work animals considered.
Hours & compensation negotiable. Growth opportunities available.
We are a 300 acre ranch located in Tooele Valley, Utah. We have cattle, dairy, sheep, pig, poultry, and retail operations. And we would like to add a greenhouse/garden operation.
Equipment and Poultry Manager
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
To be considered for this position, please email a resume, cover letter and three professional references to hr@osgf.org with the subject line “BCCF Equipment & Poultry Manager”. We will begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as we are seeking to fill this position as soon as possible. Please note: applications submitted without cover letters will not be considered.
Oak Spring Garden Foundation is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ancestry, disability, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, race, religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.
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OSGF is now accepting applications for one full-time Equipment & Poultry Manager. The selected individual will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of all large and small engine machines used at the BCCF, as well as the roughly 200-layer hen flock that is rotationally grazed on pasture surrounding the BCCF Production Fields. This individual will also provide oversight for larger landscape needs within the BCCF’s footprint including invasive species management, mowing/weedeating and general landscape maintenance needs.
This role requires the candidate to be a highly-organized, self-motivated and a responsible person who is excited about small-scale organic farming, growing nourishing food for the local community and being a part of a larger, dynamic operating foundation that is dedicated to connecting people with plants.
The Equipment & Poultry Manager will be expected to also participate in all other general farm operations including bed preparation, planting, weeding, harvesting, assisting in CSA pick-ups, and more. The team rotates weekend farm duties on a 6-9-week rotation depending on the time of year, as well as managing CSA pick-ups during the 24-week season from 2pm-5pm on Wednesdays, May-October. There are a few additional events including farm-to-table dinners, Open Days and a fall festival where participation is expected. All additional events where participation is expected are communicated at the beginning of the year so employees can plan accordingly.
Although the schedule can change from week-to-week, the weekly schedule typically models the following:
Monday – Big Harvest Day
Tuesday – Field Work
Wednesday AM – Team splits into smaller groups for various tasks
Wednesday PM – Harvest + Field Work
Thursday – Pantry Donations + Field Work
Friday AM – Polytunnel Maintenance
Friday PM – Harvest + Field Work
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate the BCCF’s 52HP manual tractor to complete a rang of farm-related tasks such as: flail mowing cover crop, tillage, mowing grassy pastures, laying plastic and drip irrigation, scooping and distributing compost and mulch in the farmscape, unloading/moving pallets, and more.
- Operate additional tractors that are used and maintained by OSGF’s Arboriculture, Conservation and Landscape team and ensure timely and professional coordination with them when the need arises.
- Maintain and/or, organize the maintenance of all BCCF equipment
- Operate and train seasonal farm crew on additional BCCF machinery including a BCS walk-behind tractor, weedeaters, leaf blowers, a riding lawnmower, and more.
- Manage the BCCF’s pastured layer flock of approximately 200 hens including moving the chicken coop on a daily to weekly basis, ensuring all chicken care tasks are completed and provide oversight on the general health and vigor of the flock.
- Train and oversee a rotating seasonal farm crew member on landscape responsibilities and pastured poultry care, including daily/weekend maintenance, egg washing, packing and more.
- Communicate regularly with the BCCF Farm Director to determine what tasks need to be prioritized weekly based on equipment, landscape and poultry needs.
- Work closely with the BCCF Farm Director to determine the annual operating budget for equipment/poultry/landscape operations.
- When not working on the responsibilities specified by this role, this individual will work with the rest of the farm team with all general farm operations including: planting, weeding, harvesting, bed preparation, laying compost and mulch, and more.
- Other tasks and projects assigned by the BCCF Farm Director
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2-5 years of experience working on a production farm, preferably one that utilizes organic practices.
- Experience working with heavy equipment and ideally with production-focused implements.
- Familiarity working with chickens or willingness to learn and run with it.
- Must be comfortable processing chickens for meat and culling chickens when health issues arise, being the most humane option.
- Demonstrated interest and passion for food and ecologically-focused farming.
- Ability to meet physical requirements of working outside in varied weather conditions (including extreme heat and cold) in a working farm setting.
- Excellent time-management, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Dependable and collaborative team player.
- Ability to do repetitive tasks for long periods of time (e. weeding, mulching, sowing).
- Ability to work quickly, efficiently and thoroughly in every assigned task.
- Ability to work independently and also as part of a team.
- Ability to exhibit safe and responsible conduct in outdoor environments.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pound
- Must have a Driver’s License and a reliable method of transportation to and from work.
- A great attitude!
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position works mainly on the BCCF, although occasional work elsewhere on the OSGF property will convey. The Equipment & Poultry Manager must be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, in extreme temperatures of Virginia’s ecological environment, and more.
Days can sometimes feel long, even though we keep to an 8-hour day, and the work can be strenuous. For the right individual this work is incredibly rewarding and fulfilling!
Starting salary is dependent on experience. Paid holidays, vacation and sick days are provided, as well as optional health/vision/dental insurance and a 403(b) package.
Schedule: Full-time, permanent position – Monday through Friday (40 hours a week), with some weekend and evening hours.
Location: Upperville, VA; The Oak Spring estate is located in rural northern Virginia, 15 minutes from the nearest town.
The Oak Spring Garden Foundation (“OSGF”) is a 501(c)(3) private operating foundation based in Upperville, Virginia with a mission to perpetuate and share Rachel Lambert Mellon’s home, garden, estate and library to serve the public interest. The Foundation is dedicated to inspiring and facilitating scholarship and public dialogue on the history and future of plants, including the culture of gardens and landscapes and the importance of plants for human well-being. For additional information, please visit www.osgf.org.
OSGF is accepting applications for a full-time Equipment & Poultry Manager to work on our Biocultural Conservation Farm (“BCCF”).
Biological Technician
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Visit https://www.tedturner.com/about/career-opportunities-2/ to view the full job description and to apply.
Have you dreamed of contributing to one of the most progressive conservation-minded ranching operations in the world? Turner Ranches is committed to sustainable land stewardship, native species conservation, and innovative management practices. We are seeking motivated, mission-driven individuals to join our team and help make a measurable impact on wildlife conservation in the American Southwest.
Ladder Ranch, a pristine 156,439-acre bison ranch in south-central New Mexico, is seeking a motivated Biological Technician to support amphibian recovery and large carnivore conservation programs. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about field biology, species recovery, and hands-on conservation work in remote landscapes. Learn more about Ladder Ranch.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Biological Technician will work closely with the Senior Biological Technician to support Chiricahua leopard frog (CLF) recovery and Mexican wolf conservation programs on Ladder Ranch.
You will also be responsible for:
- Providing husbandry support in the Chiricahua leopard frog breeding facility.
- Conducting CLF population surveys and monitoring.
- Performing amphibian disease sampling and testing.
- Assisting with CLF translocations and release efforts.
- Supporting habitat improvement and maintenance projects.
- Assisting with husbandry in the Mexican wolf facility.
- Maintaining and checking wildlife camera traps across the Ranch.
- Conducting wolf observations and behavioral monitoring.
- Assisting with wolf capture operations under supervision.
- Safely operating UTVs and ranch vehicles.
- Working independently in remote environments and under physically demanding and variable weather conditions.
- Assisting with additional conservation and wildlife projects on and off the ranch as needed.
- Participating in ranch safety programs and team meetings.
- All other duties and projects assigned.
What this isn’t:
- A management or supervisory position
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Wildlife Management, or related field is required.
- 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.
- You’ll need to present documentation establishing both identity and employment authorization within three days of hire pursuant to federal law.
Preferred:
- Prior fieldwork experience.
- Experience with amphibians, carnivore research, or wildlife husbandry.
- Experience operating ATVs/UTVs.
- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
YOUR QUALITIES
- You demonstrate care and compassion for team members both in and out of the department.
- You’re self-directed, energetic, and motivated with multi-tasking capabilities.
- You demonstrate integrity and sound judgement.
- You demonstrate clean work habits and attention to detail.
- You conduct yourself in a professional manner in and out of the work setting.
- You demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
On a regular basis, you can expect to:
- Stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, dig with various tools, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
- Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Perform physical labor for extended periods of time.
On a frequent basis, you can expect to:
- Operate an ATV/UTV for extended periods over uneven, rough terrain, and occasionally on roads or flat surfaces.
- Climb ladders, fences, and other similar obstacles.
- Extended hiking in remote areas
- Wading through streams or wetlands
- Backpacking and overnight camping during fieldwork
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. You must be alert and aware of dangers that are present while working in a remote location. The successful employee will be required to work relatively independently on a regular basis and must be comfortable working alone in a remote landscape. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
WORK SCHEDULE
You will typically be expected to work five (5) days per week (Monday–Friday) and up to 40 hours per week. However, work schedules may vary depending on project demands, field conditions, and weather. Workdays and workweeks may be longer or shorter as operational needs require. Workweeks of up to 60 hours are not uncommon, particularly when assigned to projects away from the primary duty station. The July 4th and Labor Day holidays, along with reasonable vacation requests, may be accommodated but will be treated as unpaid leave.
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.
This is a seasonal, hourly, non-exempt position that is not benefits-eligible but does include employer-provided housing, paid sick leave, and access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
With approximately two million acres of personal and ranch land, Ted Turner is one of the largest individual landholders in North America. Turner lands are innovatively managed to unite economic viability with ecological sustainability. Turner ranches operate as working businesses, relying on bison, hunting and fishing, and ecotourism as principal enterprises. In addition, Turner ranches support many progressive environmental projects including water resource and timber management, and the reintroduction of native species to the land.
Turner Enterprises also manages over 45,000 bison across the various Turner ranches.
Farm/Ranch Hand
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
If interested, send resume to bprevost@midrivers.com or call 406-408-1173
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Family cow/calf ranch and farming operation located in Eastern, Montana seeking a full time farm/ranch hand. Jobs could include but not limited to:
- Calving Duties
- Herd Health Management
- Fence Building
- Daily Feeding and Chores
- Maintenance duties
- Running Equipment (loader tractor, baler, swather, semi, spraying, combing)
- Welding
- Mechanic Work
$1800/month. Housing and a ranch pickup/ with gas to get to and form work availible. Housing includes internet. Employee will be in charge of the electric bill and water bill.
We live on a 5th generation farm and ranch. We farm about 1200 to 1300 acres. We run 250 head of cattle. We do not use atv/utv for the leg work. We run an air drill, self-propelled spraying and use a semi.
Field Technician
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Please send letter of interest, resume, and three references to Katie, katie@ranchadvisory.com
We are looking to fill seasonal, contract Field Technician positions during the summer 2026 field season. These individuals will be responsible for helping collect rangeland health and habitat data in various states across the west, ranging from South Dakota and Nebraska to Montana and New Mexico.
Core Responsibilities
- Support Project Implementation – assist with logistics and planning associated with rangeland health monitoring projects.
- Collect Rangeland Health Data – collect rangeland health monitoring data following standard protocols. Requires long days, work in variable weather conditions, in remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and may be physically demanding.
- Represent Ranch Advisory through professional conduct when interacting with clients and partners.
Minimum Qualifications & Skills
- Exposure to/familiarity with grassland plants within at least one of the following regions: Montana/Wyoming; South Dakota/Nebraska; Colorado/New Mexico; Oregon/Nevada.
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to focus
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivated and willingness to apply oneself to learning on the job
- Valid driver’s license
- Stamina for long hours outside during the summer
- Willingness to travel during the summer and work through weekends at times
- Positive attitude and someone who enjoys working with a team
Desired Qualifications
- Exposure or experience with standard rangeland health monitoring methods such as linepoint intercept, belt transects, and line intercepts.
- Familiarity with ranching systems.
- Compensation: $18-$22/hr. Competitive & commensurate w/experience
- Project related expenses such as travel, lodging and food covered.
- Advanced Wilderness First Aid training & certification covered by Ranch Advisory
Ranch Advisory’s team works to enhance the long-term ecological performance of rangelands so that sustainable revenue streams may be derived from them over time. Ecological data, collected through rangeland health and habitat monitoring, underpins our work, and informs the management strategies we develop in collaboration with our clients.
People and Culture Associate
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
For full details and to apply, visit our jobs website: https://kitchen-table-advisors.breezy.hr/p/d9ecf7518433-people-culture-associate?source=Quivira
The People & Culture (P&C) Associate will play a key role in supporting the People & Culture function at Kitchen Table Advisors through project management, research, and administrative assistance. This is a new role for our P&C team, and will report to the Director of People & Culture. The Associate will be responsible for supporting the director in employee lifecycle process management, staff engagement, personnel policy research and development, and administrative work, and will also provide essential thought partnership to the Director. They will play a big role in supporting our growing team and cultivating an equitable and joyful organizational culture. The P&C Associate will work collaboratively with other parts of the broader Organizational Resourcing team, in particular Operations and Finance, in order to support P&C related-tasks.
The P&C Associate will embody the organization’s values of equity, empathy, transformational leadership, ecological responsibility, and resilience. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, emotionally intelligent people & culture professional with knowledge of and experience in the nonprofit sector.
Salary Range: $72,000 – $82,000
Total Rewards Include: Professional development stipend, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and employer-matched 401k. Flexible working schedule, generous vacation and leave policies.
Kitchen Table Advisors (KTA) fuels the economic viability of sustainable small farms and ranches through practical business advising and trusted relationships. Our vision is that regenerative farmers and ranchers are thriving leaders of a vibrant, community-based economy that is rooted in equitable distribution of power and resources. Kitchen Table Advisors’ work aims to both directly support farmers and ranchers, as well as shift the ecosystem in which they operate, to be more supportive of their agricultural practices and their lived experiences. We focus our efforts on land, markets and capital, which we see as key levers of change as small sustainable farms and ranches strive towards long-term economic viability.
Apprentice Coordinator
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Visit Greenacres Farm Sales LLC – Livestock Apprentice Coordinator to apply.
The Livestock Apprentice Coordinator is responsible for building and implementing the livestock apprentice program at Greenacres. The apprentice program will be a 2-year comprehensive training program to educate farmers on regenerative livestock production, soil health, forage management, business development and marketing outlets. The goal of the program is to graduate apprentices who can confidently enter the field of regenerative agriculture and pursue a successful career.
Responsibilities of this position include curriculum building, lesson planning, scheduling and teaching hands on livestock practices. Additionally, this position requires field work to support production goals.
Responsibilities:
- Create and continually develop an apprentice curriculum to prepare farmers for future careers in regenerative agriculture.
- Develop comprehensive business plan templates for each livestock enterprise.
- Coordinate lesson days for apprentices and assist other team members in teaching the lesson including handouts, activities, etc.
- Interview and onboard apprentice candidates.
- Supervise apprentices and their development.
- Coordinate farm visits to local regenerative farms.
- Coordinate apprentice curriculum and teaching with other Greenacres Apprentice Coordinators.
- Develop a network of post-graduation support for apprentice graduates, e.g. NRCS, Ag lending, grant programs, etc.
- Coordinate and create educational events based around the apprenticeship program
- Assist with all aspects of livestock production, including cattle, sheep, goats, hogs, turkeys, broilers and layer hens.
- Assist with occasional weekend livestock care as needed.
- Assist in events as needed.
- Research and participate in conferences/workshops to enhance knowledge of relevant skills and techniques.
- Ability to travel to other Greenacres farms/locations.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrated teaching skills and a passion for working with farmers; using hands-on activities in small-group settings.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in regenerative livestock production and/or regenerative livestock education.
- High level understanding of regenerative livestock production.
- Willingness to learn and explain the “why” of everything we do.
- Commitment to working within a functional team and collaborative culture.
- Knowledge or proven ability to obtain knowledge of best practices in Agriculture Education.
- Ability to lift at least 50lbs.
- Ability to troubleshoot issues as they arise during the completion of duties.
- Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record. Travel is required to other Greenacres Farms as needed.
- Ability to successfully pass a post-offer pre-employment drug test and fingerprint FBI/BCI background screen
- Ability to work with both internal and external partners with the same or very different backgrounds to ensure that all who visit Greenacres get the highest quality experience that addresses their needs
- Ability to internalize and reflect our values: QQQ, Grace, Green, and Good Neighbor Policy
As a company, we invest in our employees in all aspects of their life. We believe that the health and welfare of yourself and your family are very important. Listed below, you will find some of our top benefits and perks.
- Market Competitive Salary
- Generous PTO Package
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Family Medical Leave
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Plans
- Employer funded Simplified Employee Pension Plan
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Fun & Engaging Culture
- Ongoing training, education, and industry partnerships that allow you to be up to speed on the latest innovations, technologies and processes.
Greenacres Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Greenacres Foundation offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Our campuses are living classrooms, where programming can explore the natural environment, horsemanship, the arts, and generative agriculture. Whether it’s an educational field trip, fun summer camps, farm-fresh products or events which blend learning and celebration, a quality experience awaits every guest. Our team at Greenacres is passionate and dedicated to our Mission and brings inspiration to all our endeavors.
Our unwavering commitment shines through in how we embrace our values – Grace, Generative, Giving, Good Neighbor Policy, and Green. Our team always aims for excellence, prioritizing Quality, Quality, Quality (QQQ) in every endeavor. We thrive in a collaborative environment where teamwork leads to achievements. More than a workplace, Greenacres is a career, a lifestyle and a place to wholeheartedly embrace the Mission and Values set forth by our visionary Founders, Louis and Louise Nippert. Here, dedication isn’t just a requirement; it’s a way of life.
Ranch Technician
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and interest in this position. Applications submitted without a cover letter may not be considered.
Turner Enterprises Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free/Drug-Free Workplace.
For more information, visit www.tedturner.com.
At Turner Ranches, we’re dedicated to regenerative ranching and conservation, and we’re looking for talented, like-minded individuals to be a part of our growing team. Fawn Lake Ranch, a pristine, 63,792-acre ranch located in the Nebraska Sandhills, is seeking an energetic Ranch Technician who is passionate about stewarding and advancing this wild, working landscape. This will include implementing practices like low-stress livestock handling, innovative grazing practices and infrastructure development. Learn more about Fawn Lake Ranch.
SKILLS
Essential Skills:
- Integrity
- Humility
- Common Sense
- Gumption and Drive
- Good Communication
- Detail oriented and pursues excellence
- Emotionally intelligent
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE will aspire to these characteristics:
- Humbly acknowledges that every day we make decisions that have lasting impacts on the people, animals and ecosystem. This is a heavy responsibility and an honorable undertaking
- Passionate about mimicking nature
- Dedicated to stewarding hope for the future through regenerative practices
- Understands his/her “why”, is mission oriented and can draw inspiration from the bigger picture. This is more than just a job; it is a calling
- Service minded. Uses your skills and talents to serve the team and the greater mission.
Personal considerations:
- You must relish a lifestyle away from the bright lights of town with no romantic misconceptions
- Committed to animal husbandry with the understanding that this is NOT a 9-5 job. Work on weekends is common. Animals eat every day and things go haywire after hours and on weekends. They work hard for us, and we owe them the same. We will work until the job is done
- Family members living in your house understand and are fully onboard with this opportunity
- This isn’t working on horseback
- This is a manual labor ranch job that happens to include livestock and those happen to be buffalo. We are looking for a grounded, hard-working and practical team member.
JOB PURPOSE
As a Ranch Technician, your primary duties will be grazing management, animal movement and processing, and infrastructure development and maintenance. You will assist in managing livestock using adaptive grazing practices. The ability and skills to use ATVs/UTVs to perform ranch work, including moving animals, is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Moving/Handling animals in the pasture and corrals using low stress techniques on foot, ATV or UTV. Tools also include temporary electric fence and grazing apps
- Animal Husbandry to include assisting in the preparation of pastures (fences, water systems, forage inventory), feeding (hay, cake, salt, and mineral) and vaccinating livestock
- Safely operating and maintaining farm, construction and shop equipment
- Developing and maintaining corrals, ranch buildings, fencing, water and other ranch infrastructure
- Embrace a safety-minded culture to include safe operation of vehicles, equipment, and ATVs/UTVs
- Handling reporting on grazing, feed, fuel and maintenance logs, projects and conservation efforts
- All other duties as assigned
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:
- Experience in livestock production agriculture, 1-2 years.
- Experience in a manual labor field, 1-2 years, that included long hours, exposure to the elements, working with your hands and required mechanical aptitude.
- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Basic computer skills, including preparation of reports and spreadsheets
- This position requires the operation of vehicles, and you 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
- You will need to present documentation establishing both identity and employment authorization within three days of hire pursuant to federal law
Preferred:
- Experience in livestock care and low-stress animal handling
- Experience with adaptive multi-paddock grazing using temporary electric fence
- Experience operating heavy equipment and ATVs/UTVs
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
On a regular basis, you can expect to:
- Stand; sit; walk; move hands & fingers; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; & 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
- Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
On an occasional basis, you can expect to lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
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 be 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.
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, Wi-Fi) will be provided subject to a Company Housing Agreement and Company policies.
Turner Ranches are collectively known as the largest and most progressive bison operation in the world. In the bison industry, we stand at the forefront of research, innovation, conservation, and production.
Our mission statement, “To manage Turner lands in an economically sustainable and ecologically sensitive manner while promoting the conservation of native species and habitats” provides a solid foundation for how we exercise balanced stewardship of the land while integrating conservation and commerce. We are passionate about improving land health and diversity through innovative grazing practices and conservation management.
Oregon Farm Corps Apprenticeship at McPhersons Highdesert Highlands
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Apprenticeship applications are accepted on the Oregon Farm Corps website until March 15, but early applications are considered first. Please apply ASAP if you’re interested! Host Farms decide which applicants to interview and offer placements to. Applicants must be 18 years or older and have authorization to work in the U.S.
McPherson Farms sits on 750 acres just outside of Midland, a small community 10 miles south of Klamath Falls, Oregon. Our farm is run by Josh and his mom, Jani, with help from his wife, Marlena, and one employee during the summer months. We raise hay, cattle, hogs, and grain on our farm. We have a small number of our cattle and all our hogs butchered at an inspected facility to sell meat direct-to-consumer through our farm store, the local farmers market, and online marketplace under our brand, “McPherson’s High Desert Highlands”. Our hay is sold locally with a limited number of deliveries, and most of our calves are sold at the local auction yard. Our farm is somewhere between conventional and regenerative. Most of our labor involves tractors and other machines.
Our area is defined by open farmland with the Cascade Mountains to the west and desert hills to the east. Our farm is in the Pacific Flyway, near several National Wildlife Refuges, providing an important rest area for migratory birds. It is a home for many different species including sandhill cranes, eagles, hawks, coyotes, and the occasional badger or weasel. There are many opportunities for outdoor recreation such as hiking, biking, and fishing within a short drive. Our community is one of family farmers who are generous and look out for each other.
McPherson Farms has operated since 1980, when the McPhersons bought their property. Josh was raised on the farm and has been helping run it his whole life. He has managed irrigation, operated equipment, and helped manage cattle for 25 years. Over that time he has taken over management of the farm. He has long term experience in farm planning, accounting, crop establishment, irrigation, grazing management, crop harvest, livestock care, equipment repairs, and direct-to-consumer sales. He graduated with a degree in geography with minors in philosophy and land use planning. Josh believes that farming can be a way to make the world better by rediscovering traditional practices and embracing new farming methods. This helps integrate our farm with the landscape while still providing for our family and the community. As such, our farm is and may always be a work in progress.
We would like to host an apprentice to pass our skills and knowledge to the next generation of farmers. We have opportunities on our farm to learn through work and experience, the same way Josh did growing up. It would be nice to spend time training someone who wants to participate in all aspects of farming and is eager to learn.
The position will start at $15/hr.
We will provide a stipend for fuel to help with travel to and from the farm. Following a successful season, the Apprentice can expect an end-of-season bonus. Apprentice will receive an employee discount of 20% on any food purchased from the farm store.
Rentals are available in Klamath Falls and surrounding areas. We will happily advise an Apprentice on good locations to rent in. That being said, we are actively networking to find off-farm housing that we can assist with for the season.
Positions at McPhersons Farm are part The Oregon Farm Corps Apprenticeship Program . Apprenticeship offers paid, immersive, hands-on farming experience designed to equip participants with practical skills and foundational knowledge in regenerative and sustainable agriculture. While working at one of our partner Host Farms, beginning farmers gain valuable, on-the-ground experience in agricultural operations that provide for their local communities while caring for the land. In addition to their on-farm experience, Apprentices will participate in a series of classes, farm tours, and discussion circles focused on sustainable agriculture and food system topics.
OFC Apprentices learn farming methods that enhance soil health, conserve water, and provide healthy food for local communities. Participants work at their Host Farm for 4 to 8 months, either full or part-time, receiving a wage as an employee of the Host Farm. Apprentices complete a minimum of 500 hours of on-farm work experience and attend 19-27 educational events, leaving the program with hands-on training, strong community connections, and a solid understanding of local regenerative farming practices.
Learn more and apply on our website: https://oregonfarmcorps.org/apprenticeship
Farm Apprenticeships – Fully Paid!
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Apply online here: ASLF 2026 Application (Preferred) or, fill out the form below and email, along with two letters of recommendation, to applications@annesaxelbylegacyfund.org / A cover letter and two letters of reference are required for the application to be complete. Resumes are welcome but not required.
All complete applications are due by Sunday, March 15th at 11:59 PM PST.
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:
- All complete applications are due by Sunday, March 15th at 11:59 PM PST.
- Promising candidates will be contacted for a virtual interview with the ASLF Selection Committee to be scheduled between March 26th–April 8th.
- Promising candidates will be paired with host farms for second-round interviews.
- Acceptance into the program will be announced on or before May 1st.
- The host farm, ASLF, and the candidate will formalize details in an apprenticeship agreement.
- Most apprenticeships will take place in July and August 2026.
- At the conclusion of the apprenticeship, each ASLF Apprentice will be required to share their experience through a storytelling project.
Apprentices will be compensated $20 per hour for 40-hour work weeks. Lodging, a stipend, and travel expenses will be provided.
Founded in memory of legendary cheesemonger Anne Saxelby, the Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund is dedicated to sponsoring monthlong all expenses paid apprenticeships for young adults to live on sustainable farms all over the country — to work, learn, and be inspired to create change in their communities.
Ranch Technician
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Visit https://www.tedturner.com/turner-ranches/ranch-employment/ to view the full job description and to apply.
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:
- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Experience in livestock care and low-stress animal handling
- Experience operating heavy equipment and ATVs/UTVs
- Basic computer skills, including preparation of reports and spreadsheets
- 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
- You’ll need to present documentation establishing both identity and employment authorization within three days of hire pursuant to federal law
Preferred:
- Relevant bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources or a related field
- 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:
- Lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
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.
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.
With approximately two million acres of personal and ranch land, Ted Turner is one of the largest individual landholders in North America. Turner lands are innovatively managed to unite economic viability with ecological sustainability. Turner ranches operate as working businesses, relying on bison, hunting and fishing, and ecotourism as principal enterprises. In addition, Turner ranches support many progressive environmental projects including water resource and timber management, and the reintroduction of native species to the land.
Turner Enterprises also manages over 45,000 bison across the various Turner ranches.
Farm Manager
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Send your cover letter and resume to alessandra@gatheringgroundwi.org. In your cover letter please describe why you are interested in the role and your experience in vegetable production and people management.
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
Compensation & Schedule:
- On-site housing provided at the Aznoe Farm House
- Summer: 35-40 hours/week; salary based on experience
- Winter (if staying year-round): 3–5 hours/week
- Flexible winter schedule allows for an additional off-season job
- Vegetables
Gathering Ground is a nonprofit organization operating two teaching farms on Washington Island with a mission to build a thriving local food system that connects people of all ages to nature, community, and healthy food. Through educational internships, cooking classes, community gardening, agroforestry, and a chestnut breeding program, we engage learners, residents, and visitors in hands-on agricultural experiences.
In 2025, Gathering Ground acquired Aznoe Farm, a 40-acre facility that expands our capacity to teach, demonstrate, and model sustainable and organic farming practices with a working market garden
Regenerative Grazier
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Email resume, references, and proof of credentials to customercare@hiddencreekfarmllc.com or call 540-690-3610 for more information.
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.
Compensation package is competitive with market and depends on experience, continuing education supported. This is a salaried position, not an hourly position. Farm vehicle available for farm business use. PTO and Holiday (or Holiday equivalent) offered, but individual dependent. Bonus based on performance. Farm does not pay for medical insurance, but contribution to personal payment for medical may be considered as part of the negotiated package. Farm does have Workman’s Comp and holds umbrella insurance for farm structures and equipment. On-farm housing negotiable.
Hidden Creek Farm is a regenerative, Organic and Humane Certified breeding and production farm located in Delaplane, VA, just 50 miles outside of Washington, D.C. Our primary focus is to regenerate and heal Soil, either on our property or on our leased properties, in support of nutrient-dense products and ecosystem balance. We believe first and foremost in mindful stewardship of our lands, livestock, and wildlife in support of health and resilience free from chemical interventions.
The HCF Team is comprised of individuals with varying backgrounds and skills who are all essential to the success of our farming operation, no matter their position. The work environment is hands-on and collaborative, with minimal hierarchy, high levels of independence, emphasis on full and transparent communication, and goal-driven Team members. HCF is a science-based, commercial, diversified regenerative farm where each individual is expected to meet and exceed their goals in service to HCF business, and environmental, vision and mission. HCF is not a hobby farm and is not suited for individuals who prefer an ‘arm-chair management’ or ‘9-5’ work style. Our goals are to change the farming/ranching environment through regenerating Soil, to support the ‘food as medicine’ movement as responsible providers of healthy nutrient-dense proteins and produce, to build a viable and sustainable farming business using responsible regenerative methods, and to champion a regenerative farm-management process that integrates livestock with wildlife with humans with ecosystem health. HCF Team members are passionate, work incredibly hard, and are focused on creating meaningful results in the agricultural space.
Farmhand
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
To apply, please submit a resume to ojoconejonm@gmail.com as well as a short cover letter describing your experience, why you’re interested in the position and three references (please include their contact info).
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.
Compensation depends on experience. The role includes a competitive wage and access to free farm products for those who are interested.
Applicants are encouraged to have a reliable 4-wheel-drive truck; all farm-related fuel and travel expenses will be covered.
On-site housing may be available — please inquire to learn more.
Ojo Conejo is an all-women-run, grass-fed microdairy located in rural northern New Mexico, off the High Road to Taos. Our growing herd currently includes four Jersey cows, with plans to expand to beef cattle and milking sheep in the near future. We welcome and encourage applicants of all genders who share a passion for animals, sustainable agriculture, and the rhythm of small farm life.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more about us at www.ojoconejo.com and reach out to set up an interview.