Pasture Based Farm Internship in Virginia

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Taylor in Animal Husbandry, Education, Farming, Internships, Poultry // 0 Comments

Restorative, Pasture Based Farm Seeks Intern

Four Corners Farm is looking for a food lover, motivated learner with a strong work ethic, a person eager to learn and experience life on our farm for the 2016 season.

The Basics:

May-October 2016
Clean Housing Provided
Nourishing Homemade Meals Included
$100 Monthly Stipend
Great Location- 20 Minutes South of Roanoke, VA in Rocky Mount (start of The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail and home of the new Harvester Performance Center)!

We (The Reilly family) began raising chickens in our backyard in Gainesville, FL. Once arriving at our farm in SW Virginia, we added to our flock and began the journey raising poultry on pasture. Each season, we’ve increased our number and our variety of species, and also have had the value of learning from nature and our own mistakes. Year after year, we continue to grow as a business and are excited about 2016 and sharing our experience in operating a family-friendly farm with the right person.

We have four children, ranging from ages 6 to 16. All are homeschooled and involved in some manner of work on the farm. We have 2 dogs and 6 cats as well as hundreds of chickens, 11 pigs, and 6 cows. Some of our hobbies include: cooking, reading, playing games, taking photos, writing, sewing, activism as well as a variety of others!

“What will I Learn?”

Care and Management of Pastured Poultry (including Layers, Broilers and Turkeys), Range Raised Pigs, and Grass Fed Cows
On Farm Poultry Processing
Paddock Selection, Fencing, Multi-species Watering Systems
Small Farm Direct Marketing, Sales, Accounting, Public Relations, Farmers Markets
Nutrient Dense Cooking and Classes
Access to Health/Food/Farming Book Library
Importance of Connection to the Local Community
Plus much, much more!!

INTERESTED in the pasture based farm internship? Visit www.FourCornersFarm.com/apprentice, Contact Ian & Carolyn Reilly by emailing info@fourcornersfarm.com or call (540)334-1044.

Learn more about Four Corners Farm online at www.FourCornersFarm.com and on Facebook: Four Corners Farm