Two Bucks Ranch Residency

Last Updated On: October 5th, 2026 at 09:14AM MST

Internship information

General Farm Description: Two Bucks Ranch is a beautiful, 40‑acre foothill homestead in a shady, cool valley near Lake Oroville. The property includes a miniature milk cow, goats, turkeys, chickens, rabbits, livestock guardian dogs, fruit trees, berry vines, a small vineyard, gardens, irrigated and dryland pasture, forest, and a year‑round creek. We grow much of our own food, and make cheese, ciders and wine.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: As soon as practical.
Internship Ends: Negotiable. Long-term is possible.
Number of Internship Available: Individual or couple.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Minimum Length of Stay: 3 months

Internship Details:

This homestead residency is ideal for an individual or couple interested in sustained caretaking of land, gardens, orchards, and animals as well as managing natural resources.

Daily Activities (3–5 hours/day)
Residents assist with a wide range of homestead activities, including:

1. Planting, harvesting, and processing vegetables
2. Weed and pest management
3. Operating string trimmers, chainsaws, tractors, and power tools
4. Managing drip and surface irrigation systems
5. Processing poultry and livestock for food
6. Cleaning animal stalls, manure management, and composting
7. Pruning and spraying fruit trees and vines
8. Picking and pressing fruit for juice, cider, and wine
9. Maintaining buildings, tools, and equipment
10. Forest management and firewood production

Activities are coordinated with us; some tasks planned together and completed independently or jointly as needed.

There are also opportunities for individual projects, such as growing heirloom seeds, woodworking, beekeeping, stone masonry, landscaping, and other homestead skills.

Participants should come with physical stamina, the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs., practical common sense, good animal and people skills, a strong work ethic, current health insurance, reliable personal transportation, and excellent references. A clear background check and recent credit report are required. No drugs or pets.

Educational Opportunities: Hands-on experience in a wide range of homestead skills, resourcefulness and ingenuity.

Skills Desired: Preferred experience in several of the following areas: orchard, vineyard, vegetable, and animal care; fencing; drip and surface irrigation; landscape and building maintenance; firewood and forest management; seasonal fruit and vegetable processing; humane animal processing for food; and basic aqueduct maintenance.

Meals: No. On your own, with access to seasonal berries, fruit, vegetables, dairy, some meats and eggs when hens are laying well.

Stipend: Yes. A modest stipend is available to help with personal expenses; amount is negotiable up to $1,500 / month depending on mutual fit and residency duration.

Housing: Yes. This residency includes a creekside, furnished, 650 sq. ft. home with washer/dryer, utilities, and Starlink Internet.

Contact information

Farm Address:
8626 Oroville Quincy Hwy
Berry Creek, California, 95916

Primary Contact: Neil Meyer
Secondary Contact: David Lusk

Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 5304033250
    Email: nmeyer@pobox.com

Secondary Phone
    Type: Cell
    Number: 5302823815
    Email: davidlusk@pobox.com

Website:

Preferred method of Contact: Email