Independent Sales Reps – Ag Biologicals (Co-ops/Distributors) | Commission + Equity, Founding Role
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Send a brief note on the co-op/distributor relationships you’d bring to matt.flint@dartsbiotech.com, or message us directly. We move fast for the right person.
Location: United States (remote / territory-based)
Type: Independent contractor (1099) · Commission + Equity · Founding role.
About the opportunity: Darts Biotech is launching Hayrite™, a Bacillus-based biological that kills mold and neutralizes mycotoxins in hay — the product of 20 years of R&D by two world-renowned scientists at a leading Australian university. It’s EPA/FDA cleared, field-trial proven, and delivers a significantly higher ROI than existing products on the market and is validates with independent field trials. We’ve already signed an agreement with a major mid-west cooperative as our anchor US channel, giving you warehousing, database, and extension-officer support from day one. We’re now hiring founding reps to open additional co-op and distributor accounts.
What you’ll do
- Develop and convert relationships with agricultural cooperatives, wholesalers, and distributors across your US territory
- Introduce Hayrite as a high-margin addition to existing feed, animal-health, and forage lines
- Leverage our science, field data, and mid-west cooperative infrastructure to close accounts quickly
- Build a protected territory you own and grow
What we’re looking for
- Established relationships with co-op and/or distributor buyers in the ag / animal-nutrition space
- A proven independent rep or manufacturers’ agent (ideally already carrying a complementary line)
- Self-directed, entrepreneurial, and motivated by upside rather than a fixed salary
- US-based, with the autonomy to run a territory independently
(This is a commission + equity founding role — not a salaried position — designed for reps who want meaningful ownership in a first-to-market product).
- Commission on all sales, supported by our >90% gross margin
- New-account bonuses
- Equity participation for founding reps
- Exclusive, protected US territories
Darts Biotech was founded on a simple principle: science should serve the farmer. Our flagship product, Hayrite™, is a Bacillus-based biological that kills mold and neutralizes mycotoxins in hay — enabling safer baling at higher moisture levels, improving forage quality, and reducing the risk of dangerous shed fires.Hayrite™ is the product of a 60-year scientific journey led by Associate Professor Peter Dart, whose career began at the historic Rothamsted Experiment Station and continued through decades of pioneering work in microbial biocontrol at the University of Queensland. Alongside Dr. Evgeny Sagulenko, Peter developed and refined Hayrite™ through field trials across five Australian states, demonstrating a 70-fold reduction in fungal growth.This is science with deep roots — and a solution built for farmers who value sustainability, animal health, and land stewardship.
Greenhouse and Field Operations Manager
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Send a resume and brief cover letter to jina@momentisfamilyoffice.com. In your cover letter, describe your farming philosophy and any hands-on experience with regenerative or organic production. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Momentis is looking for an experienced Greenhouse & Field Operations Manager to lead field operations at our 2.5-acre regenerative fruit and vegetable farm in eastern Nebraska, near Omaha. The role covers our greenhouse, high tunnels, and outdoor fields, with the goal of delivering fresh, regenerative produce to the Carson family, staff, and Omya—the family’s curated events and experiences program—including multiple farm-to-table events year-round. The Operations Manager directly supervises Greenhouse & Field Workers and reports to the Director of Farm Operations. Candidates with real-world experience in regenerative or organic growing and a genuine interest in soil health and sustainable food systems are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Greenhouse management: Oversee year-round greenhouse operations — seeding, transplanting, climate control, and pest management — using regenerative, OMRI, and integrated pest management methods
- High tunnel and Field production: Plan and manage seasonal high tunnel and field production; build crop schedules that make effective use of greenhouse, high tunnel and field space throughout the season
- Regenerative practices: Lead the farm’s regenerative approach, including composting, cover cropping, no-till or minimal-till methods, and soil health monitoring; maintain awareness of relevant resources and certifying bodies
- Coordinate with Head Chef: Partner with the Head Chef to plan the growing season around culinary priorities — selecting varieties, timing harvests, and introducing new crops that support the menu and reduce outside purchasing.
- Team supervision: Hire, train, schedule, and supervise Greenhouse & Field Workers; build a team that understands and is invested in regenerative growing
- Safety and compliance: Ensure all staff complete required training, including GAP, OSHA standards, and EPA Worker Protection Standard (WPS); oversee safe handling, storage, and documentation of inputs; maintain compliance with local, state, and federal agricultural regulations
- Recordkeeping: Keep accurate records of crop production, planting schedules, input applications, pest and disease observations, harvest yields, and staff training; provide reports to the Director of Farm Operations as needed
- Equipment and infrastructure: Keep irrigation systems, greenhouse infrastructure, and farm tools in safe working order; coordinate outside repairs when needed
- Harvest and distribution: Coordinate harvest timing and logistics to ensure consistent, quality deliveries to stakeholders, head chef, and restaurant partners
- Procurement: Source and purchase seeds, inputs, and supplies that meet regenerative standards; Work directly with Director of Farm Operations and Head Chef to create operation seasonal and annual budgets
Position Details
- Location: Eastern Nebraska (Zone 5b) — near Omaha and Lincoln. Farm address provided at hire.
- Reports to: Director of Farm Operations
- Direct reports: Greenhouse & Field Workers
- Schedule: Full-time, year-round. Workload is heaviest late spring through early fall. Hours and days are flexible at the manager’s discretion.
- Transportation: Reliable transportation to the farm required; weekly local travel for supplier meetings, training, or events
- Physical requirements: Active outdoor work in all weather; lifting and carrying farm equipment and produce; extended time standing, bending, and kneeling
- Work authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States. I-9 verification required.
What We’re Looking For
Key Skills
- Regenerative farming knowledge: Hands-on understanding of soil health, composting, cover cropping, biological inputs, and no-till or minimal-till methods; genuine commitment to building living farm systems
- Team leadership: Experience training and managing seasonal farm workers; leads clearly and by example
- Crop planning: Able to manage multiple crop cycles and coordinate a full growing season across greenhouse and field
- Technical knowledge: Strong grasp of greenhouse systems, Zone 5b growing conditions, season extension, organic practices, and drip irrigation
- Problem solving: Catches issues early — crop health, equipment, or logistics — and resolves them before they escalate
- Recordkeeping and compliance: Organized and detail-oriented; comfortable maintaining production records and meeting regulatory requirements
Experience & Qualifications
- 2+ years of hands-on greenhouse and or high tunnel and field vegetable production experience
- Direct experience with regenerative, organic, or no-till farming practices — or a strong, demonstrated commitment to learning them
- Knowledge of Zone 5b growing conditions and season extension techniques
- Experience training and supervising seasonal farm staff
- Familiarity with WPS employer responsibilities
- Experience with drip irrigation and greenhouse environmental controls preferred
- Familiarity with farm production tracking or recordkeeping systems preferred
- Knowledge of GAP principles; experience with organic certification processes preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, age or any other characteristic protected by law.
$70,000 – 75,000/year based on experience, plus bonus potential, 401(k) with matching, and health benefits.
Momentis is the Family Office of the Carson Family. We support the family in executing its philanthropic goals, managing its portfolio of assets, and organizing its estate for infinite impact. We invest in Conscious Leaders with world-changing ideas. We focus our capital to elevate teams with big visions and the talent to execute. We structure our investments to deeply align values with incentives for impact.
Grass Fed Beef Farm Hand
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
To apply, please submit the following to farmer@dirtydogfarm.com
- Your resume — including any farm, livestock, warehouse, shipping, or hands-on physical work experience.
- A short cover note — a few sentences on why this role appeals to you, what draws you to grass-fed, regenerative farming, and what kind of work you are hoping to grow into. We care more about attitude, dependability, and hunger to learn than a perfect resume.
Please also confirm the following in your application:
- You are comfortable with the physical demands: lifting up to 70 lbs regularly, working in walk-in freezers, and working outdoors in summer heat and winter cold.
- You can reliably commute to Germantown, NY, for a full-time, in-person schedule (40 hrs/week).
- You hold a valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record.
Questions before you apply? Text us at 914-589-9330 or email farmer@dirtydogfarm.com. We read every application and reply to candidates who look like a strong fit. Please, no phone calls or agency inquiries.
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Dirty Dog Farm | Germantown, NY
Full-time, 40 hrs/week · $18-22/hour + quarterly meat stipend · Start ASAP
What your week looks like:
The week splits roughly in half
- Early week (Mon/Tue): You are in the packing room and cold storage, picking and packing frozen beef shares, building and labeling boxes, and getting orders out the door to families up and down the coast.
- Rest of the week: You are outside on the land. Moving cattle to fresh pasture, setting and electrifying temporary fence, checking water lines, monitoring animal health, building high-tensile fence, running equipment, and keeping the property in shape.
Some days you will pack orders in the morning, fix a fence after lunch, and help load the UPS truck before you head home. You will move between a walk-in freezer and an open pasture in the same shift, and you will finish the week knowing you touched every part of a working food business. You will be a core member of a small, tight team and get to see exactly how the business works.
Where it can grow: For the right person, this role can grow in two directions. On the farm side: running tractors, truck and trailer, and skid steer; hauling livestock; leading fence, water, and construction builds. On the fulfillment side: owning backend order operations, managing butcher and vendor relationships and supply ordering, and handling customer fulfillment directly. If you are hungry to learn the business and earn more, we will help you.
Responsibilities
Order fulfillment
- Pick and pack frozen beef orders from cold storage
- Assemble, label, and ship boxes; hit accuracy and efficiency benchmarks on packing day
- Receive, count, and restock packing supplies and inventory
- Keep the packing area clean, organized, and food-safe
- Operate the skid steer to move pallets and supplies (training provided)
Farm and livestock
- Daily pasture rotations and chores: setting, moving, and electrifying temporary fence; feeding; animal health monitoring
- Fence and waterline construction, maintenance, and repair (including high-tensile)
- Help move, sort, and load livestock; make sure gates are closed and fence is hot at all times
- Grounds maintenance: mowing, weed whacking, landscaping, snow removal
- Help with general farm building projects as they come up
Equipment and vehicles
- Basic maintenance: oil changes, greasing, simple repairs
- Keep vehicles and equipment clean; flag maintenance issues early, before they become breakdowns
- Operate farm vehicles in compliance with local, state, and federal law
Other
- Greet visiting customers with friendly, informed service
- Learn our products, their uses, and pricing
- Safely handle product to protect quality and food safety
- Run errands and take on additional tasks as the season demands
Requirements
Physical work is the foundation of this job. This is non-negotiable. You will lift and load up to 70 lbs regularly, stand and walk for long stretches, work in walk-in freezers, and work outside in summer heat and winter cold. If that does not sound like your kind of day, this is not the role. Beyond that, we are looking for someone who is:
- A self-starter with a growth mindset, able to work independently and manage time in a fast-paced setting
- Exceptionally dependable, on time, trustworthy, and responsible
- A strong communicator with teammates and vendors
- Willing to own mistakes and learn from them
- Able or willing to learn trucks and trailers, tractors, skid steers, and other ag equipment
- Able or willing to learn battery and gas-powered tools: chainsaws, brush mowers, drills, drivers, saws
- Holding a valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record (mileage reimbursed when you use your own vehicle for farm tasks)
- $18-22/hour DOE, full-time at 40 hrs/week, with more hours available if you want them
- $500/quarter meat stipend (eat what we grow)
- Mileage reimbursement for farm-task driving in your own vehicle
- Real training and a real path to more responsibility for the right person
Dirty Dog Farm is a first-generation regenerative farm in Germantown, NY, that raises 100% grass-fed, grass-finished cattle on 400+ acres and ships beef straight to thousands of families across the Northeast.
We farm the way cattle are meant to live: rotating our herd across fresh pasture, letting the animals do the work of building healthier soil. Every move is planned to regenerate the land instead of depleting it. Well-managed grazing pulls carbon back into the ground, restores grassland, and improves water retention, all while producing beef the way nature intended. Healthier soil, healthier animals, healthier food.
We built this business from the ground up because we believe people deserve to know exactly where their food comes from and how it was raised. Thousands of families now get their beef straight from our pasture instead of an anonymous supply chain, and we are growing fast.
If you care about real food, healthy land, and the animals that connect the two, you will fit right in here. This is hands-on work with a team that is proud of what it produces and serious about doing it the right way. This is a rare chance to see how a real farm business actually works, end to end. If you want to learn this work from the inside out, there is no faster way to do it.
Ranch Technician
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Visit https://www.tedturner.com/about/career-opportunities-2/ to view the full job description and to apply.
Employer: Turner Enterprises Management, LLC
Job Title: Ranch Technician
Location: Blue Creek Ranch – Oshkosh, NE
Type: Full Time / Salary / Exempt / Benefits-Eligible
Housing: Yes
Blue Creek Ranch is an 85,000-acre bison operation and 4,000hd on-ranch grain finishing operation in the Nebraska Sandhills, pioneering regenerative ranching and conservation practices. We are looking for a dedicated, hands-on Ranch Technician to help care for our bison while balancing responsibilities across both the ranch and finishing lot.
YOU’LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU:
- Love working with animals and prioritize their health and well-being.
- Enjoy working outdoors in a hands-on role, balancing independent tasks (80%) with collaborative teamwork (20%).
- Are detail-oriented and enjoy maintaining high standards.
- Enjoy routine but can adapt when situations call for it.
- Are eager to learn and grow in a cutting-edge bison operation.
- Are a team player.
JOB PURPOSE
The Ranch Technician is responsible for working in both the grazing and on-ranch grain finishing operations at Blue Creek Ranch. This position supports adaptive grazing and herd management in pastures, while also assisting with on-ranch grain finishing operations, animal performance, and facility upkeep. By working across both settings, you will contribute to sustainable bison management practices that optimize animal health, land stewardship, and operational efficiency.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Ranch Duties (Approx. 50%):
- Work with the Manager to implement a comprehensive grazing plan within TEM guidelines.
- Prepare pastures ahead of grazing rotations (fences, water systems, forage inventory).
- Move and handle bison in pastures and corrals using low-stress techniques on foot, ATV, or UTV.
- Develop, install, and maintain permanent and temporary electric fencing.
- Maintain and repair water infrastructure including windmills, solar units, and stock tanks.
- Assist in ranch infrastructure upkeep, including corrals, ranch buildings, and roads.
- Actively participating in the Ranch Safety Program and promoting a safe working environment.
- Performing other duties as assigned by Ranch Manager or Foreman.
On-Ranch Finishing Duties (Approx. 50%):
- Monitor and maintain the free-choice cafeteria-style feeding program.
- Track mineral supplementation and make recommendations to improve animal health and weight gain.
- Keep detailed feeding and inventory records using AgriWebb technology.
- Operate and perform routine maintenance on on-ranch finishing equipment (trucks, tractors, wheel loaders, UTVs).
- Maintain on-ranch finishing facilities including pens, waters, fencing, and dust control.
- Assist with shipping, receiving, and monitoring animals in the facility.
WHAT THIS JOB IS NOT:
- A management or supervisory position
- A conventional feedlot-only or ranch-only role
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:
- Strong personal character, including reliability, integrity, humility, and a positive attitude toward teamwork and continuous learning.
- Commitment to safety in all tasks, with the ability to follow established protocols, identify hazards, and maintain a safe working environment for self, coworkers, and the animals.
- Must present documentation establishing both identity and employment authorization within three days of hire pursuant to federal law.
- Basic computer skills.
- Access to a personal cell phone with active service.
- If 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.
Preferred:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- At least 1 year of experience in agriculture-related settings.
- Heavy equipment operating skills are a plus.
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 50 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, pipe corrals and windmill towers, 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 75 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.
While performing the duties of this job, you must be alert and aware of dangers that are present while working on a ranch and its surroundings.
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, and employer provided housing, which includes on-ranch, single-family housing with basic utilities (power, water, propane, Starlink internet) will be provided subject to a Company Housing Agreement and policies.
With approximately two million acres of personal and ranch land, the late Ted Turner was 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.
Ranch Technician
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Visit https://www.tedturner.com/about/career-opportunities-2/ to view the full job description and to apply.
Employer: Turner Enterprises Management, LLC
Job Title: Ranch Technician
Location: Spikebox Ranch-McMurtrey Unit – Nenzel, Nebraska
Type: Full-Time / Salary / Exempt / Benefits-Eligible
Housing: Yes
Are you looking for more than just a job? Do you want to work where conservation, innovation, and ranching come together on a massive scale? 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. Spikebox, a pristine, 142,000-acre bison ranch located in the Nebraska Sandhills, is seeking motivated and hardworking Ranch Technician to join our team. Learn more about Spikebox.
ABOUT THE POSITION
This is a highly remote position located on the north unit of the ranch. The headquarters is approximately 50 miles from the nearest gas station, with much of the route on county roads. This role requires a self-sufficient, dependable individual who can work independently and take full ownership of responsibilities, equipment, and ranch operations.
As a Ranch Technician, you will be directly involved in bison management, adaptive grazing, and ranch infrastructure support. Work centers on moving and managing bison across wet meadow and upland pasture systems using temporary fencing and low-stress livestock handling techniques.
Because bison are moved frequently, daily work includes maintaining water systems and fences, setting and adjusting temporary fence lines, and actively moving herds across large landscapes. Safe and effective operation of ATVs/UTVs is required.
A strong emphasis is placed on improving soil health and rangeland condition through adaptive grazing practices. This includes implementing grazing plans, adjusting livestock distribution, and supporting long-term ecological and production goals. The ideal candidate will bring strong stockmanship, patience, adaptability, and the ability to balance range health with livestock performance.
This job will also require you to:
- Move and handle bison using low-stress livestock handling techniques on foot and with ATVs/UTVs.
- Assist with adaptive grazing operations, including temporary fencing, pasture setup, water preparation, and herd movement.
- Monitor range conditions and assist with grazing planning and implementation.
- Prepare monthly reports related to grazing, range conditions, and ranch operations.
- Operate, maintain, and perform basic repairs on ranch equipment, farm machinery, and construction equipment.
- Construct, repair, and maintain fences, corrals, water systems, ranch buildings, and related infrastructure.
- Maintain water systems including windmills, solar units, pipelines, and stock tanks.
- Safely operate shop tools and equipment including welders, plasma cutters, and cutting torches.
- Assist with wildfire monitoring and suppression efforts and participate in prescribed burns when needed.
- Administer livestock vaccinations and assist with herd health activities.
- Participate in ranch safety programs and follow safe operating procedures for all vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
- Perform additional 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 and UTVs
- Basic computer skills, including use 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:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Rangeland Management, Animal Science, or a related field
- Five or more years of experience in production agriculture or ranching operations
- Experience with adaptive grazing systems and range monitoring
YOUR QUALITIES
- Extreme Ownership Leadership Philosophy
- Commitment to Mission and Team
- Range Management / Adaptive Grazing
- Stockmanship
- Initiative and adaptability
- Humility and ability to learn from others
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 100 pounds.
- Perform physical labor for extended periods of time.
- Operate ATV’s and UTV’s for extended periods of time.
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 inquires 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 exceptional 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, and employer provided housing, which includes on-ranch, single-family housing with basic utilities (power, water, propane) will be provided subject to a Company Housing Agreement and Company policies.
With approximately two million acres of personal and ranch land, the late Ted Turner was 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.
Ranch Technician
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Visit https://turnerecoagriculture.org/job-opportunities/ to view the full job description and to apply.
Employer: Turner Institute of EcoAgriculture, Inc.
Job Title: Ranch Technician
Location: McGinley Ranch – Gordon, Nebraska
Type: Full Time / Salary / Exempt / Non-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.
McGinley Ranch, a pristine, 80,000 -acre bison ranch located in the Nebraska Sandhills, is seeking an energetic Ranch Technician who is passionate about low-stress livestock handling and innovative grazing practices. Learn more about McGinley Ranch.
ABOUT THE POSITION
This position integrates advanced rangeland management techniques, innovative grazing practices, and a strong interest in grass-finishing bison and stockmanship. As a Ranch Technician, you will play a vital role in implementing Adaptive Grazing practices within the Sandhills prairie ecosystem. This includes the strategic use of temporary electric fencing and the construction and upkeep of permanent high-tensile electric fences.
You will also be responsible for:
- Actively supporting and working alongside other team members to achieve ranch goals.
- Assisting with the maintenance and repair of windmills, solar wells, pipelines, and water tanks as necessary.
- Monitoring livestock health, including disease prevention, body condition assessments, and vaccination using syringes and hypodermic needles.
- Building, maintaining, and repairing temporary and permanent electric fences.
- Ensuring proper upkeep and repair of assigned vehicles, equipment, and buildings.
- Safely operating vehicles, tractors, and heavy equipment with various attachments, as well as ATVs and UTVs.
- Using tools such as welders, cutting torches, and other shop equipment as needed.
- Adhering to and actively participating in the Ranch’s safety program, including fire watch during storms and firefighting if necessary.
- Compiling monthly reports using Microsoft Word and maintain accurate records using Microsoft Excel.
- Performing all other duties as assigned to support the ranch’s operations.
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
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 https://turnerecoagriculture.org/job-opportunities/.
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, and employer provided housing. Accomodations include on-ranch, single-family housing with basic utilities (power, water, propane) will be provided subject to a Company Housing Agreement and Company policies.
The Turner Institute of Ecoagriculture was created from a simple but ambitious belief: the future of large landscapes depends on proving that conservation and productive land use can strengthen one another. Too often, land is framed as a choice between what is wild and what is useful. We reject that false choice. We believe the best landscapes can be both.
General Manager
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
If interested, please send resumes to info@pfcranches.com.
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The General Manager will oversee and coordinate operations across multiple ranches and more than 20,000 deeded acres, including cattle operations, agriculture, leasing, restoration, and seasonal recreation activities. The General Manager will work closely with PFC staff on ranching, restoration, and property management work and timelines with the other initiatives at the ranches. Supporting these undertakings will require managing project timelines, overseeing people, and implementing operational processes with financial and administrative, risk mitigation, and hands-on labor components. The General Manager will manage and further develop a team that includes ranch operations and restoration project management. The General Manager is accountable for integrating ranching, restoration, and administrative functions into a cohesive operation, ensuring alignment across priorities, people, and resources.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Ranch Operations
- Lead on ranch operations planning and budgeting for each property, with full P&L responsibility, including grazing, restoration, and capital improvement plans
- Work with Ranch Managers to develop annual land management plans for each property
- Ensure quality standards across all operations, including cattle operations, fencing, grazing, and water use
- Work collaboratively with team members to create a long-range plan for cattle and agricultural initiatives that ensures continued fiscal health and supports future growth
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including understanding and managing property water rights
Oversight of Restoration Planning and Implementation
- Accountable for restoration outcomes across all properties, including delivery against project goals, timelines, and budgets
- In coordination with restoration team and partners, provide management oversight for restoration project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
- Provide management support for the development and implementation of small and large-scale ecological restoration projects
- Coordinate between agricultural operations and restoration planning and timelines
Leadership & Team Management
- Leads reporting structure and day-to-day decision-making across ranch, restoration, and administrative functions, in close alignment with ownership, including budget oversight and hiring decisions
- Oversee and manage Ranching, Restoration, and Admin teams located across multiple locations; Cultivate a culture that embraces teamwork, integrity, seamless communication, accountability, and high morale
Partner Liaison
- Develop, establish, and foster positive and respectful relations with the Ranch’s neighbors, project partners, agencies, and community members
- Establish and maintain relationships with the grazing allotment owners, Klamath Tribes, lessees, guests, County, fire department, roads coordinator, and others
Safety and Maintenance
- Oversee safety program for employees and guests, including maintaining first aid equipment
- Oversee development of fire prevention and burning plans
- Oversee comprehensive equipment repair and maintenance program
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE (FIRST 12–24 MONTHS)
- Establishes clear operating plans, budgets, and property-level P&L visibility across all ranches, improving financial discipline and decision-making
- Aligns ranching and restoration priorities, delivering projects on time and on budget while maintaining strong agricultural performance
- Builds a high-functioning, accountable team with strong communication and consistent execution standards across locations
- Develops trusted relationships with key partners, agencies, and stakeholders while ensuring regulatory compliance and proactive risk management
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma required, BA/BS or coursework in agriculture or related field a plus
- 8–12+ years of relevant experience in ranching, agriculture, or land-based operations, including management of multi-property or complex operations
- Demonstrated ability to operate at both a strategic and execution level, translating long-term plans into disciplined, on-the-ground results
- Proven leadership managing teams and complex operations across multiple functions or locations
- Experience creating and managing ranch or agricultural operating budgets
- Strong collaborative orientation with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams, partners, and agencies
- Direct experience with conservation, regenerative agriculture, or land stewardship practices preferred
- Prior experience managing in a ranch or similar setting required
Location & On-Site Requirements
This role requires consistent, hands-on leadership and regular in-person presence at our ranch operations in the Klamath Basin, Oregon. While on-site housing is not required, the role requires a person to reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to the surrounding region to ensure reliable and ongoing operational oversight.
Full time, exempt, benefits included. Compensation is based on experience.
PFC Resources LLC is a natural resources holding company based in Oregon’s Upper Klamath Basin. PFC focuses on natural resource management, emphasizing the restoration of critical ecosystem services on private working lands while maintaining active agricultural operations. We own and manage over 20,000 acres of deeded lands and leases on an additional 49,000 acres in the Upper Klamath Basin. PFC’s work is grounded in long-term stewardship, supporting ecological health while partnering with Tribal and local communities across the Basin.