Description:
*To qualify for this internship, you must already be accepted into the Professional Internship Program and must receive an eligibility letter. To be considered for this position, it is essential to complete the application process through this form: https://forms.gle/XcweL1jPy3xP7q1z9 *
Please note that candidates without the Program Eligibility Letter will not be considered for this position. You should include your Eligibility Letter in the “Other file” section of this application.
We are seeking a dedicated Farm Intern to join our team and gain hands-on experience in animal husbandry, crop production, and general farm management. As a Farm Intern, you will work closely with the Farm Manager to learn and assist with various tasks related to caring for livestock, producing hay, maintaining equipment, and implementing precision agriculture techniques.
Qualifications:
- Work with the Farm Manager to learn Animal Husbandry over three species, Cattle, Sheep, Horses.
- Daily Feed and Care of these animals. Some technology will be used with the animals.
- Assist Farm Manager with Alfalfa Hay Production.
- The intern will be introduced to GPS-driven precision agriculture techniques.
- Maintaining irrigation systems.
- Operating various farm equipment once you are fully trained and qualified to do so.
- Put up & let down sheep fence at the SUU mountain ranch. Fence repair and new construction of fence lines.
- The intern will be given an opportunity to learn to be organized and use time wisely to complete tasks on time or early.