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Internship information
General Farm Description: Contract grazing operation focused on using goats to manage land. We’re doing fire suppression, soil improvements, and vegetation control.
CRAFT Member Farm? No
Fecha de inicio de las prácticas: 6/9/2025 Fin de las prácticas: 12/20/2025 Number of Internship Available: 1 Application Deadline: 6/1/2025 Minimum Length of Stay: 4 months
Internship Details:
**Position Summary:**
As a Grazing Shepherd, you will be responsible for managing and caring for our livestock while ensuring sustainable grazing practices are upheld. This role requires extensive travel and overnight stays throughout Arizona, working in various terrains and climates. The ideal candidate will have a passion for agriculture, animal husbandry, and conservation.
**Key Responsibilities:**
– Oversee and manage grazing activities for livestock across multiple locations.
– Monitor livestock / dog’s health and well-being, providing care and treatment as needed.
Including moving net style fencing to support targeted grazing.
– Implement rotational grazing strategies to optimize pasture health and productivity.
– Work closely with landowners and agricultural teams to assess grazing conditions.
– Maintain accurate records of livestock movements, health, and grazing patterns. Including birth records, growth records, and project records.
– Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to livestock management.
– Conduct regular inspections of grazing areas and report any issues or concerns.
Educational Opportunities: Working with livestock, understanding the Sonoran desert, land management impact
Skills Desired: Livestock or small ruminant experience
Meals: Meat allowance
Stipend: Housing, and compensation DOE
Housing: Sí
Contact information
Dirección de la granja: 30019 N 173rd Pl Rio Verde, Arizona, 85263