Farm and Ranch Internship in Oregon, 2012

Internship description:  Our farm and ranch is located in Central Oregon.  We grow 1850 acres of organic alfalfa hay/grain.  We also run cattle year round.  Looking for intern interested in learning to put up dairy quality alfalfa hay and care for cattle on the BLM range during the summer months.  This experience will include: gopher trapping for rodent control, driving a raking tractor, and driving a swather.  Expect (at times) to work 40+ hours a week.  You will always have at least one day off on the weekends.  Number of hours worked will vary a little and relate directly to whether or not we are cutting hay. Internship duration: First of May through the end of September 2012--- Please apply now; email: rothclancy@live.com To learn all about the internship and what you need to do to apply click "read more" below.

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Education Opportunities:  Largely self-directed.  Interns are encouraged to ask questions and encouraged to do research on pertinent farming topics.  This could be a wonderful and educational experience for anyone interested in learning about a farming/ranching lifestyle.

 Work experience/skills desired:  No experience is required for this position, but do need to be a motivated, active person with a strong desire to learn!  Male or Female applicants welcome!  Position will require hard work and dedication.  Sometimes long hours.  Interested individuals should be able to listen and follow detailed instructions, ask good questions, and work efficiently.  It is also important that you be responsible and consistent.  You will be required to work outdoors in all kinds of weather, climb on and off of equipment, and lift 40-50 lbs.

Meals/Housing:  Stipend 250/week.  All of your food will be provided.  If a meal is not prepared you will have free access to our kitchen to prepare food for yourself.  You will have a private bedroom in a 7 bedroom 4 bathroom beautiful house.  Shared kitchen, bathroom, laundry.

Extra activities:  This area has beautiful sunrises and sunsets.  Great place to horseback ride and go for long walks.  Occasionally Elk come and go from our place, we also have antelope and deer.  In the spring the ground will be peppered with beautiful tiny wild flowers.  It’s a solid hour from any city, so if you like being in town this will not appeal to you!  Having your own transportation is necessary if you want to come and go.  I will not be making very many trips to town in the busy summer!

Interested?  Please answer the following questions:

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