Ranch Hand: Regenerative Farm – Crow Fly Farms

Last Updated On: May 7th, 2026 at 07:38PM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
26 Mount Pleasant Church Rd
Marion, North Carolina, 28752

Primary Contact: Jake Puckett
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 7045781507
    Email: jake@crowflyfarms.com

Website: https://www.crowflyfarms.com

Internship information

General Farm Description: Crow Fly Farms is a holistically managed regenerative farm in Western North Carolina. We are located in the town of Marion, 30 minutes East of Asheville. We raise 100% grassfed cattle and sheep. Between the home farm and our lease we are managing roughly 150 head of cattle and 70 sheep on 280 acres of land. We are implementing silvopasture systems across the entirety of our farm which includes planting trees, thinning existing forest, prescribed burning, and planting native perennial grass species. Regeneration of our land, animal welfare, and providing our customers with the cleanest meat available is at the heart of what we do.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: Immediately
Internship Ends: Open Ended
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: Open
Minimum Length of Stay: 6 Months

Internship Details:

Job Description: 

• Management of cattle and sheep. Moving the herd, assessing forages, wellness checks, loading, sorting, hauling.
• Silvopasture Development: planting new trees, maintaining and managing existing trees.
• Forest Clearing/Thinning: pasture development, prescribed burning, seeding, chainsaw work, clearing, brush removal, milling of lumber.
• Infrastructure Development: Building and maintaining permanent fencing, timber frame construction, installation of waterlines, building of internal fencing paddocks, constructing covered structures, and maintenance of farm roads.
• Pasture Maintenance. Mowing, bushogging, weed eating, debris removal, fence line clearing.
• Organizational: Keeping shop and grounds tidy/organized.
• Product Management. Help with shipping, organizing, tracking inventory, and selling products. Includes attendance at the Farmers Market in Asheville one day every other week.  

Daily work on the farm will include management of animals at the home farm and at the leased property. The home farm has around 70 sheep and 15 cattle and the leased property has roughly 150 head of cattle. Larger farm development projects will be worked on between the day-to-day chores. Carpentry/building skills, experience with a chainsaw and other power equipment are a requirement.  Familiarity with running a tractor, using heavy equipment, and hauling trailers is necessary. Skills can be taught but applicants should have some experience with everything listed. The job is physically demanding and requires good physical condition.  Working in the elements, rain, snow, heat, and cold is to be expected. Having a reliable vehicle is necessary. The position will require at least one day of work on weekends every other week.  The work week will, on average be 4.5 days/week with 8-hour shifts.

Compensation:

• On-Farm Housing: Private housing will be provided (utilities included) in a fully furnished tiny home (converted shipping container). Housing is 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a full kitchen. Employee’s partner is allowed to live on the property in the provided housing if that pertains to the employee.
• $1,000/month: Employee will be paid $1,000/month. This is for a 4-day work week followed by a 5-day work week. (4 days every other week and 5 days every other week or 18 days in a 4-week cycle).  Additional payment for farm-sitting will be provided in instances where owners need to be off farm or if the days worked exceed the 18 days/4 week cycle.
• $150 Food Stipend: The employee will have access to $150 of free meat (beef, pork, lamb) per month.
• Mileage Reimbursement: $0.75/mile when employee uses personal vehicle for work related travel. Employees are responsible for keeping track of mileage.
• Fruit/Vegetables: Employee has access to all fruits/vegetables being grown on the property for their personal consumption.

Educational Opportunities: Farm owner is an Accredited Professional in Holistic Management with the Savory Institute as well as an Ecological Outcome Verifier for them. Education around managing holistically, monitoring the ecological health of a landbase, implementing Agroforestry/Silvopasture systems, and running a regenerative farm using rotationally grazed systems.

Skills Desired: Experience working on a farm and familiarity with cattle/sheep is a bonus but not a requirement. Basic construction skills, being comfortable with power tools/chain saws, and operating a tractor is recommended. Willing to train the right candidate.

Meals: $150 per month of meat (beef, pork, and/or lamb) is provided as well as unlimited access to all fruits and vegetables being grown on the farm. Meals will be provided intermittently but employees are responsible for most day-to-day meals.

Stipend: Stipend will include $1,000/month, free private housing and utilities, and $150 worth of meat per month (beef, pork, and lamb), as well as access to all fruits and vegetables being grown on the property.

Housing: Private housing is provided with full kitchen, bathroom, and living space. Utilities and internet is included free of charge.

Preferred method of Contact: Email